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Nobody replaced it...because there is no need to do it. And looks GORGEOUS
There is PLEXI in the CALI due to the historical focus of that piece.The original version was wearing plaxi also ( crystal was expensive and easy to break during tough period of war), so having PLEXI again is a tribute to the old days.
I dont think anybody will use the CALI as a real diver...so, there is no big issue having PLEXI. As Amanico is saying: historical look, warm, clear view and you can refinish it yourself using Polywatch. Very few pieces out there using PLEXI and most of them are really special mate.
Maybe this pics are useful to you.
Pam249 Plexiglass
Does anyone know why they put the plexiglass on the Pam249 and not use the crystal? does any one try to replace the plexiglass for a crystal?
AFAIK, nobody changed the plexy for a sapphire.
Therefore, as Panerai released a close re edition ( sorry for the redundance ) of the original Cali, they thought ( and I agree ) that it would be better to have the Plexy. I just regret to not have a solid case back. Also, the plexy gives a superb look, ...
Nicolas answered your question but I want to welcome you to the Panerai forum
since this is your 1st post here in this forum. So welcome! Cheers, Anthony
Nobody replaced it...because there is no need to do it. And looks GORGEOUS
There is PLEXI in the CALI due to the historical focus of that piece.The original version was wearing plaxi also ( crystal was expensive and easy to break during tough period of war), so having PLEXI again is a tribute to the old days. I dont think anybod...
With all due respect....
Would you change the emblem on your...Mercedes, Jaguar etc into a Toyota's one? Even with scratches (mine has some) it looks very...lived in. Ciao - Sergio
not replacing the emblem ........
I will not replace the Toyota emblem on the Mercedes, but I might want to change the tires on the Mercedes......just like the idea of replacing the sapphire crystal for the plexy.......
I still believe.....
that the plexy gives the Cali its personality (that's more than a tire) but hey, whatever floats your boat, as they say..
watch lovers
It's because plexi is for real watch lovers, you really have to give it a lot of attention in order not to scratch it. Regards, George
Good topic, Oscar
I do not own the Cali, but I have A JLC tribute to Polaris, which also has a plexy crystal and which was also designed to pay a close homage to an historical piece. You do have to be more careful with respect to the crystal on these pieces, but it is wort...
Your comparison is very à propos, my friend.
I don't see the Polaris nor the Cali with a sapphire glass... It would be a sacrilege! Best, Nicolas
