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xbox · 26 December 2008, 02:29 PM

Hello All,

Looks like I can source one of these, just need a little advice regarding wear.....

1) Will it stay looking NEW-NEW? I'm thinking it will simply crack at breaking point, but not pick up any scratches/scuffs in between?

2) Does the winding crown have an unlock mechanism, or is it just a case of putting on a few turns to keep the thing powered?

Any other pro's con's welcomed

WatchTimes · 26 December 2008, 02:54 PM

"The interesting about this watch is not its movement, but its finish. Unlike most black watches in the market, it does not use PVD. It is a ceramic coated watch. The ceramic used is Zirconium Oxide and it is molded from powder using a process of isostatic pressure instead of being cast. This process make it extreme durability, reputedly five times tougher than 316L steel, it also highly resistant to scratches and corrosion."

Just something I found out there that may help you decide...
BUT nothing will always look "NEW-NEW"

I am not a fan of the Radiomir BUT this is the one Id get if I was getting a Rad. Good choice and shows us some pics when you get it!

mking0714 · 22 October 2009, 04:42 PM

Been wearing mine since last year and so far so good.......

Joey_V · 22 October 2009, 05:04 PM

I thought ceramic was darn near bullet proof?

xbox · 23 October 2009, 02:40 AM

Its probably a little susceptible to cracking and chipping!

vman · 24 October 2009, 05:43 AM

It should not chip or crack, but you'll see some hair swirls here and there. I have a scar on my PAM 111 but I really had to try hard: I knocked it into a metal plate under the table.

TswaneNguni · 24 October 2009, 01:54 PM

I guess a blow that would shatter the cystal,could crack the ceramic.Just a practical way of looking at it.Same goes for a diamond even.

Yes,the crown locks.Unscrew and then wind.

I have a 292J and it is a beautiful watch.No question !!

GBJIV · 25 October 2009, 02:58 PM

I have one - have only worn it a couple of times. Seems good to go and it is a beautiful watch. Highly recommend it!

26 December 2008, 02:29 PM	#1
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Daily Wear Advice - PAM292 Hello All, Looks like I can source one of these, just need a little advice regarding wear..... 1) Will it stay looking NEW-NEW? I'm thinking it will simply crack at breaking point, but not pick up any scratches/scuffs in between? 2) Does the winding crown have an unlock mechanism, or is it just a case of putting on a few turns to keep the thing powered? Any other pro's con's welcomed

26 December 2008, 02:54 PM	#2
WatchTimes 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,965	"The interesting about this watch is not its movement, but its finish. Unlike most black watches in the market, it does not use PVD. It is a ceramic coated watch. The ceramic used is Zirconium Oxide and it is molded from powder using a process of isostatic pressure instead of being cast. This process make it extreme durability, reputedly five times tougher than 316L steel, it also highly resistant to scratches and corrosion." Just something I found out there that may help you decide... BUT nothing will always look "NEW-NEW" I am not a fan of the Radiomir BUT this is the one Id get if I was getting a Rad. Good choice and shows us some pics when you get it! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

22 October 2009, 04:42 PM	#3
mking0714 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Morgan King Location: Pasadena Watch: Pop Watch Posts: 111	Been wearing mine since last year and so far so good....... Attached Images

22 October 2009, 05:04 PM	#4
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I thought ceramic was darn near bullet proof? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

25 October 2009, 02:58 PM	#8
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I have one - have only worn it a couple of times. Seems good to go and it is a beautiful watch. Highly recommend it! __________________ Jackson

23 October 2009, 02:40 AM	#5
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Its probably a little susceptible to cracking and chipping!

24 October 2009, 05:43 AM	#6
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	It should not chip or crack, but you'll see some hair swirls here and there. I have a scar on my PAM 111 but I really had to try hard: I knocked it into a metal plate under the table.

24 October 2009, 01:54 PM	#7
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I guess a blow that would shatter the cystal,could crack the ceramic.Just a practical way of looking at it.Same goes for a diamond even. Yes,the crown locks.Unscrew and then wind. I have a 292J and it is a beautiful watch.No question !!

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