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Old 16 November 2009, 03:54 AM   #1
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Plastic or Sapphire?

Do you like the Plastic crystals, or the Sapphire ones? If you have pics of the plastic crystals on Air-Kings, that would be cool. I think they are starting to grow on me, I'm starting to like the "vintage" looks.
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Old 16 November 2009, 05:41 AM   #2
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Do you like the Plastic crystals, or the Sapphire ones? If you have pics of the plastic crystals on Air-Kings, that would be cool. I think they are starting to grow on me, I'm starting to like the "vintage" looks.
Vintage plex crystals are easy to love. They don't show fingerprints and smudges, can be polished to look new, and has a rich glow that can't be found in sapphire. Overall sapphire is more durable but plastic somehow has soul.
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Old 16 November 2009, 06:10 AM   #3
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Vintage plex crystals are easy to love. They don't show fingerprints and smudges, can be polished to look new, and has a rich glow that can't be found in sapphire. Overall sapphire is more durable but plastic somehow has soul.
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Well said Dan, I agree completely.
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Old 16 November 2009, 06:27 AM   #4
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Not trying to sound contrary, but I prefer the durability of Sapphire.
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Old 16 November 2009, 06:43 AM   #6
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I like Sapphire...

Plastic is OK, and I have a few.....but anything plastic is over 20 years old...watches evolve; so should the watch collector..
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