Ceramic Watch Information
Ceramic watches have grown in popularity the past decade due to their light weight and high resistance to scratches. They also possess nonmetallic materials that cause no irritation or skin rashes when the timepiece is worn. Does this Spark an idea?
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Composition
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Ceramic watchmakers use synthetic raw materials including alumina and silicon carbide fired at high temperatures to create a highly scratch resistant, smooth and durable ceramic composite that warms to the touch of skin, according to Watches Infoniac and Essence Watch.
Watch Origins
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The Switzerland-based Rado watchmaker began producing ceramic watches in 1986, with the luxury watchmaker International Watch Co. following with an extensive line of high-end ceramic timepieces.
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Temperature Changes
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Ceramic watches are unaffected by extreme temperatures, protecting the mechanical or electronic movement encased in the ceramic from freezing or baking.
Non-Reactive
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The composition of ceramic watches does not react to alkali or acid and causes no discomfort to the skin if the watch wearer is perspiring.
Strength
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Only diamonds are harder than a high-tech ceramic watch, which makes it suitable for outdoor and sports-oriented wear.
On the Cheap
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Ceramic is often found in luxury Swiss watches, but more inexpensive brands, like the Japan-based Citizen, also offer ceramic versions.
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I have E.armani ceramica...thumbs up.no scratch at all. :)
