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Thanks! (Great pics too)
Aug 17, 2020,11:36 AM
I have to say I like the black strap too (over the brown). Looks like you enjoy it which is the main thing
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Ceramic 45mm Radomir Choices... 292 v 643 v 384 v 643
By: Millhoose : August 17th, 2020-07:38
Hello all I like the look of all of these ceramic watches, especially the 292 (small seconds manual) 643 (hobnail automatic) and 384 (8 days manual). However, I have very little knowledge of the brand and the qualities of the various movements (any in-hou...
Thanks! (Great pics too)
By: Millhoose : August 17th, 2020-11:36
I have to say I like the black strap too (over the brown). Looks like you enjoy it which is the main thing
The first two....
By: sergio : August 17th, 2020-22:52
models: 292 and 643 have Eta/Unitas movements inside, whereas the 384 has a P.2002/3 in house movement. The Unitas calibres are among the sturdiest movement in the industry and well known for their durability. Also, since they are basic movements can be m...
643 hobnail
By: Darron : August 18th, 2020-20:55
Is the most rare I believe; and it’s the only base ceramic radiomir. The 292 has been around and will always be a “go to” watch. Ceramics are nice in that they are pretty scratch resistant. Can’t drop the watch on stone or tile though! Here is my ceramic ...
Thanks! Great pic.
By: Millhoose : August 19th, 2020-06:53
Any thoughts on how easy it is to change straps etc? I worry about creating scratches on my steel watches but is the ceramic much more robust?
I love radiomirs but changing straps on
By: Darron : August 19th, 2020-19:07
The wire lugs can lead to some scratches... rule #1, never change straps if you are in a rush. The screws are not ceramic, maybe PVD covered screws? Also some inserts for the threaded area if recall correctly. The ceramic should be fine as far as scratch ...