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 Posted: Fri Apr 24th, 2009 01:16 pm
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Thanks for the input ... I bought a Technomarine for my lady about 6 - 8 years ago w/ abalone dial, polished case, not the diamond encrusted ones though that were popular with plastic bands.  The case and bezel are very well made, tight, and good quality. 

I think it very interesting, that CX 20,000 all that engineering, cost, expense, huge ungainly monster ... and then Technomarine just squirts some silicone into the case (like SINN) and presto... $390 watch can withstand pressures to 36,000'. 

CX 20,000 ... Rolex Sea Dweller,  JP Seahawk ... I mean these are magnificent works, and incredible accomplishments from engineering stand point.  But it would be interesting to learn why these designers/ engineers didn't fill the case w/ silicone ?  I am speculating that perhaps the fluid causes resistance on the moving parts? 

Pretty cool.... I might have to order Techno... I only wish that it didn't have what seems to be a proprietary strap... bracelet would be my choice.

Jim