History Of Ceramics In Watchmaking

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History Of Ceramics In Watchmaking

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A history of ceramics in watchmaking .

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An interesting comment about the orange ceramic bezel on the Omega Planet Ocean and their decision not to release it due to the expense. It looks a good colour orange though.
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As an early owner of the DSOTM, I found this article particularly interesting. I was aware of Rado's history with ceramic (and a neighbour here still has the Rado ceramic watch he bought many years ago for his late wife), but as for the rest, all news to me.

As an aside, several months ago now, I called into an Omega boutique in Bangkok and whilst chatting with the (warning, sexist comment about to appear) very friendly and attractive female manager, who I have got to know as a fairly frequent visitor, we compared my DSOTM, which I happened to be wearing, side by side with the same model (bar strap) on display in the store - and it was only the tag that gave away the unworn version. Not bad after 4 years.

As ever, thanks for posting such informative articles.
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Re: History Of Ceramics In Watchmaking

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Great piece, thanks for sharing. I’ve been in love with ceramic bezels lately, but didn’t realize the level of effort and ingenuity that went into making them.
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