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23 April 2012, 11:27 PM
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Why did they use plexiglas instead of Sapphire crystal on the 372?
Just wondering why Panerai used plexiglas instead of Sapphire crystal on the 372? Is there any advantage over what seems to be the norm in sapphire crystal?
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23 April 2012, 11:45 PM
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Probably for the historical value. And Plexi is very sexy. Have had no problems with scratches whatsoever.
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24 April 2012, 12:09 AM
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Same reason Omega still uses Hesalite for the professional moon watches.
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24 April 2012, 12:42 AM
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maybe plexi will patina in a way sapphire never will.. 372 is an ultimate piece of vintage and historical value.. jus my 0.20
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24 April 2012, 01:46 AM
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this is gonna sound stupid but i'm gonna say anyways..
i'm betting they're gonna make it limited. from the SIHH 2012 releases for limited editions, all uses plexi glas(except one model, forgot which one). while the normal production editions all uses sapphire crystal.. :D |
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24 April 2012, 04:05 AM
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24 April 2012, 08:14 AM
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Because it's awesome.
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24 April 2012, 08:30 AM
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One word.....SEXY!
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24 April 2012, 09:44 AM
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Because
"Plexy is SEXY" 
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24 April 2012, 09:56 AM
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Vintage feel and vibe.
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24 April 2012, 10:33 PM
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..... and to make a little more room to differentiate the 422 this year!
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30 April 2012, 10:50 PM
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As well as being sexy, plexi is flexi when the pressure changes
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