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Shade · 15 October 2010, 03:43 AM

I just saw my friends K series 233.. It had very light swirlies all over the domed crystal. I tried wiping it and used tooth paste to remove it, but its still there.they're not that pronounced nor can you feel them, but I accidentally noticed them when I was trying to photograph it with my phone and the led light went off.

The camera couldn't pick up the sfrathes, or swirlies, but I definitely can see them.

Comparing it to my 352, it was flawless. Well to be fair the 352 was newer.

But how did one get swirlies on a 2mm thick crystal? There were no visible deep scratches though..

stockae92 · 15 October 2010, 03:57 AM

I think sapphire is sapphire, so the sapphire crystal on 233 *shouldn't* be any difference in hardness compare to the rest of the sapphire crystals.

but keep in mind that the 233 crystal is high dome so it can catch on stuff while on the wrist, may be more *easier* than a flatter crystal.

also, sapphire is not "scratch prood", its just "scratch resistant", so with enough contact, it will leave a mark

Max · 15 October 2010, 04:13 AM

Yep, agreed, the domed crystal is more likely to attract scratches. I've got a couple dings on my bezel, but I have yet to notice any swirls or other markings on mine.

Shade · 15 October 2010, 08:38 AM

And toothpaste should be a first Aid kit for crystal faint scratches...?

Max · 15 October 2010, 11:21 AM

Toothpaste won't do anything on a sapphire crystal....other than maybe make it smell minty fresh for a bit.

Shade · 15 October 2010, 11:30 AM

Oh well a minty fresh Pam sounds pretty good to me lol.

I'll see to it..

B. Doggy · 15 October 2010, 11:30 AM

No

bcacncnc · 15 October 2010, 12:21 PM

I think it could be an optical illusion. When I first got my 233, the domed crystal seemed to create a circular "shadow" on some angles which could be what you're seeing. Not sure. But apart from being a more prone to scratches from the sheer size, I am guess the crytal should be of the same material as the flat crytals.

Shade · 15 October 2010, 04:05 PM

Well nonetheless it may be an illusion somhow, but it was what I saw last night.

Anyway, I made the jump, I switched to 233=. Hehehe.. Pics coming soon guys!

Shade · 15 October 2010, 04:05 PM

Well nonetheless it may be an illusion somhow, but it was what I saw last night.

Anyway, I made the jump, I switched to 233=. Hehehe.. Pics coming soon guys!

bcacncnc · 15 October 2010, 05:04 PM

Congrats Shade and welcome to the 8 day club! Nice!

15 October 2010, 03:43 AM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Is the crystal on a 233 "softer" than other pams? I just saw my friends K series 233.. It had very light swirlies all over the domed crystal. I tried wiping it and used tooth paste to remove it, but its still there.they're not that pronounced nor can you feel them, but I accidentally noticed them when I was trying to photograph it with my phone and the led light went off. The camera couldn't pick up the sfrathes, or swirlies, but I definitely can see them. Comparing it to my 352, it was flawless. Well to be fair the 352 was newer. But how did one get swirlies on a 2mm thick crystal? There were no visible deep scratches though.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 October 2010, 08:38 AM	#4
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	And toothpaste should be a first Aid kit for crystal faint scratches...? __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 October 2010, 11:30 AM	#6
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Oh well a minty fresh Pam sounds pretty good to me lol. I'll see to it.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 October 2010, 11:30 AM	#7
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	No __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

15 October 2010, 12:21 PM	#8
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I think it could be an optical illusion. When I first got my 233, the domed crystal seemed to create a circular "shadow" on some angles which could be what you're seeing. Not sure. But apart from being a more prone to scratches from the sheer size, I am guess the crytal should be of the same material as the flat crytals. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

15 October 2010, 03:57 AM	#2
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,973	I think sapphire is sapphire, so the sapphire crystal on 233 shouldn't be any difference in hardness compare to the rest of the sapphire crystals. but keep in mind that the 233 crystal is high dome so it can catch on stuff while on the wrist, may be more easier than a flatter crystal. also, sapphire is not "scratch prood", its just "scratch resistant", so with enough contact, it will leave a mark

15 October 2010, 04:13 AM	#3
Max Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 161	Yep, agreed, the domed crystal is more likely to attract scratches. I've got a couple dings on my bezel, but I have yet to notice any swirls or other markings on mine.

15 October 2010, 11:21 AM	#5
Max Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 161	Toothpaste won't do anything on a sapphire crystal....other than maybe make it smell minty fresh for a bit.

15 October 2010, 04:05 PM	#9
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Well nonetheless it may be an illusion somhow, but it was what I saw last night. Anyway, I made the jump, I switched to 233=. Hehehe.. Pics coming soon guys! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 October 2010, 05:04 PM	#11
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Congrats Shade and welcome to the 8 day club! Nice! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

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