Ceramic is as ceramic does...

It's brittle, and if you drop it you risk cracking it; it's as simple as that. So, you know what? Don't drop it. :-p

But seriously, I recently acquired a Top Gun Doppel and I have zero worries about wearing it as it was meant to be worn. The case is supremely scratch-resistant, non-corrosive and amagnetic, and it houses a proven, durable movement, so why would I? Will I be careful around door knobs and the like? Sure, just like I am with all of my watches, from the most affordable to the most expensive.

As for your present dilemma, you've really picked two completely opposite watches here, haven't you? A modern, ceramic-cased chronograph or a vintage-inspired alarm/diver that shouldn't be taken diving... Hmmm... Well, of the two, I'd choose the DSA (my preference is for the more unique American dial, however). I don't know quite what it is, but there's something about the MCCC that just leaves me cold. I took a long, hard look at one before I bought the Top Gun Doppel, but at the end of the day the larger, pilot-style case and Habring-designed rattrapante complication of the IWC won me over. Also, the somewhat controversial "Top Gun" association complements my Navy SEALs Diving Alarm Incursion better. ;-)

Good luck with your decision, Kour, but if I were you I wouldn't let any concerns over the ceramic case of the MCCC sway you unduly.

Regards,
Adam

Please help with my next JLC!

By: Kour : November 17th, 2011-06:19

Dear All, Been lurking on the forums for awhile and I was wondering if you guys could help me out with my next JLC acquisition. I've fallen head over heels over these, and my choices are the rarely mentioned and yet extremely sleek and stealthy Master Com...

No doubt!

By: amanico : November 17th, 2011-06:21

TT DSA! This is an iconic watch, while the Balck Compressor Chrono is much more " trendy ". But, it is all up to you, as you will be the final owner! Best, Nicolas.

Between Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic & 'memovox' Polaris

By: PoyFR : November 17th, 2011-07:01

The choice can only be yours, it is you that will end up wearing it! Between the Deep Sea and the 'memovox' Polaris, Overall I prefer the Polaris, I say Polaris and not Deep Sea for you because your first choice is about a rather large watch and the Polar...

Unfortunately

By: Kour : November 17th, 2011-07:26

I don't think the TT Polaris is available anymore...though if it was I think I would immediately grab that one and this wouldn't be an issue... :p

You still can hunt it. Have a look on the collectors market.

By: amanico : November 17th, 2011-07:41

Some are spotting, from time to time. Best, Nicolas.

unfortunately...

By: Kour : November 17th, 2011-07:46

Haha...I would love a brand new one!

Still, I think it is possible to find a NOS one. It will just require some patience.

By: amanico : November 17th, 2011-07:56

this gives me hope...

By: ocwatching : November 17th, 2011-08:29

i will need to fish for a bit...

Fish, my friend, fish...

By: amanico : November 17th, 2011-22:28

I saw a few ones coming out ... Like the Pateks, you know, Double Sealed! Best, Nicolas.

DSA calibre different to Master Memovox too??

By: chikai168 : November 26th, 2011-06:20

Hi, I was wondering, is the calibre in the Master Memovox different to the DSA? You mentioned that the DSA had a cricket alarm where as the Polaris has a different sound.... that got me wondering about the Master Memovox. I have heard the Master Memovox q...

Same movement in both: Cal 956.

By: amanico : November 26th, 2011-07:01

but the difference in sound?

By: chikai168 : November 26th, 2011-07:50

Thanks for the quick reply Nicholas. Just one question- if the movement is the same, why do people say the DSA has a cricket sound? The Master Memovox has a sound that I would not describe as "cricket". Is the difference due to the case design? Cheers, Ch...

No, the difference is due to the different construction of the Alarm.

By: amanico : November 26th, 2011-07:55

On the TT DSA, the choice to make it ring like a cricket was due to its vintage origins. Indeed, the original sounded like a cricket. So, this choice was made for the TT DSA, as an acoustical Tribute. Therefore, this is the only modern Memovox sounding li...

I see!

By: chikai168 : November 26th, 2011-13:12

Wonderfully explained! Thank you Nicholas.

My pleasure. Sorry to not have been clear enough in my former answers.

By: amanico : November 26th, 2011-13:39

Ceramic all the way!

By: Artoxares : November 17th, 2011-12:56

Whatever the brand, the majority of watch lovers does not show great enthusiasm for stealthy models; They are hardly discussed most of the time. My point is that if you truly like the MCCC, only listen to your heart and go for it! Never buy anything just ...

Great Point

By: Kour : November 18th, 2011-02:21

Thanks Nicholas! I was wondering, would you know what the lug width for the MCCC is? the Curved Springbars are making it hard to find a strap replacement for it... Along a similar vein, is there another watch you'd contemplate?

I would say 23 mm between the lugs. [nt]

By: amanico : November 18th, 2011-02:25

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Risks taken? Thank you for raising such an interesting point, Nicolas.

By: amanico : November 18th, 2011-02:49

If I want to play the Devil's advocate, I would say that the fact the bezel is not turning on the TT DSA was a bit risky, don't you think? More seriously, playing the card of the faithful re edition is always risky, as each time you work on a re editon, a...

The Memovox is simply a more attractive watch

By: docsnov : November 17th, 2011-21:06

in my opinion. I am all for modern materials such as ceramic cases and styling that does not just reflect older, classic models, but in this case I would get the Tribute and look for a different modern watch. As Nico said, you should be able to find this ...

Great Points

By: Kour : November 17th, 2011-21:44

I think if I could find an unused Polaris I would run with that... Otherwise, the Ceramic might be a good, different, modern watch to own!

Thanks! And a question on Springbars

By: Kour : November 17th, 2011-21:46

All of you have been real great! Does anyone here actually own one of the Ceramic's? The curved springbars, would anyone know if I could change them to straight to put my own straps on?

Ceramic Cases

By: fcus : November 17th, 2011-22:07

I'm just curious if anyone with a ceramic cased watch (JLC or otherwise) could share their experience of the durability of the case. I was looking at a recent IWC model with ceramic case but read a number of reports of the case chipping quite badly, parti...

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