There is a wide spread in your pre-selection

Mar 03, 2016,23:37 PM
 

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 decision to make.

/AP Diver - because of its bold look and the inner bezel
/PAM317 - because of the complications

Or something not on your list:
/IWC Ingenieur IW3225 - because of its appealing contrast between glossy and satin ceramic surfaces.

Have fun with the process of manifesting a decision.

Kind regards
Kolosstt


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 By: kolosstt : March 3rd, 2016-23:37
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Yes risk is known but one I am willing to take

 
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 By: kolosstt : March 4th, 2016-10:27

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