RE: [Demo notebook] Collector’s comparison desk: dimensions, fit and documented differences · RWI-09246
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August 11, 2020 at 10:58 am
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Case 19 — Crystal types: sapphire, mineral and acrylic trade-offs for daily wear
A correction worth making: 'sapphire = premium, mineral = cheap' oversimplifies it. A well-fitted mineral crystal on a modest watch can be perfectly suitable, and replacing a cracked sapphire is usually more expensive. Material is one factor among several, alongside fit, gasket quality and coating.