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 Posted: Fri Sep 28th, 2012 05:00 am
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Keelson



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Ah - a few issues there then:

1. Exposed edge of crystal.

2. Sharp edge acting as a stress concentration.

3.Possibility of microscopic discontinuities in the sapphire crystaline structure which will impact the resistance to fracture.

4. An element of "locked in stress" in the crystal when the watch is assembled to begin with.

Your could always:

1. Consider a thinner crystal since in most cases watches never see the sort of design pressures requiring these "huge" crystals in any event. That is if you still want to maintain the slimline bezel look.

2. If available perhaps a less aesthetically pleasing crystal with radiused edge.

3. Put the watch in your pocket when on the drill floor (or wherever).

4. Finally try not to smack your watch off lumps of steel but I do find that the more conscious effort I put into this the more pieces of ship I seem to find to smack against (Murphy's Law).

Y'awl have a good weekend :-)

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