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Summer ceramic deliberations
As dreams of summer are approaching the thought of finding a good summer beater comes up. The requirements are the following: the timepiece has to be tough, scratch proof, black, and water proof enough to free dive (20m or so). Ideally it is also reasonably discreet and humble in appearance. Activities it should be happy to undertake without hesitation includes white water rafting, free diving, surfing, barbecuing, hiking, camping, playing football (soccer) at the beach, and various active sports with my pre-teen kids. I am drawn to the idea of a case made of ceramic as it is quite hard and scratch resistant. Further I like the deep black appearance and the fact that I have yet to experience this material first hand. There are quite a few alternatives to choose from, but my immediate short list of 10 pieces I find attractive for various reasons comes down to the following, in no particular order of preference:
- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Ceramic (5000-0130)
- Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Ceramic Chronograph (5200-0130)
- Audemars Piguet Ceramic Diver (25707CE)
- Audemars Piguet Ceramic Royal Oak Offshore (26405CE)
- Panerai 1950 Ceramic Chrono Monopulsante (PAM317)
- Panerai Luminor Ceramic Submersible (PAM508)
- Chopard L.U.C. HF8 Ceramic (168575-9001)
- Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Cermet Chronograph (Q208A570)
- Tudor Fast Rider Ceramic Black Shield (4200CN, the new all black version)
- Cartier Santos 100 (latest version revealed at SIHH 2016 with the ADLC steel case, in-house movement and red seconds hand)
What would be your choice and recommendation, either from the list above or anything else you think would fit the criteria mentioned!
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Summer ceramic deliberations
As dreams of summer are approaching the thought of finding a good summer beater comes up. The requirements are the following: the timepiece has to be tough, scratch proof, black, and water proof enough to free dive (20m or so). Ideally it is also reasonab...
Given all your planned activities...
... I would re-consider whether it has to be a ceramic watch. Yes, ceramic is very comfortable to wear, it\'s light, beautiful and scratch resistant, but it also can crack when hitting something hard, e.g. stones. And then you need a new case, whilst with...
Thanks for input.
Yes steel is absolutely the ideal for most reasons but I am intrigued and compelled by ceramic. I like the deep black and yes if it gets a real smack it cracks. However I would plan to wear it as carefully as my other pieces and have never had a serious s...
There is a wide spread in your pre-selection
Hi Keks, The obvious idea of ceramic is understandable, yet you should be aware of a risk that has already been mentioned. Your pre-selection is wide spread and if you could make a decision for or against chronograph, you might have an much easier decisio...
Yes risk is known but one I am willing to take
Diver and 317 are both amazing. Diver for its bold looks and comfortable fit and the 317 for useful complications. These two along with the Bathyscaphe are probably the top 3 contenders at this point but still have some digging to do and hope to find the ...
Interesting list...
I think the Tudor provides the best value at a price point a fraction of the others, but I assume that is a minor factor. I really like the JLC personally in terms of function and looks.
The Tudor is clearly most compelling value wise
I also like the rubber strap look on it with the new black/white dial. The red details were a bit much for me but the new iteration is a very discreet piece and good looking piece. The price point also is a consideration for an active beater with a chrono...
