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| Omega Dark Side of the Moon ceramic watch |
In the last few years many watch manufacturers started using ceramic for their bezels or even cases (like the latest Omega Dark Side of the Moon pictured above - the entire case is made out of polished ceramic). Here are some of the main advantages of ceramic:
- Durability: ceramic is very strong - it scored 1250 HV on the Vickers hardness test, compared to 600 HV for steel and 2200HV for sapphire.
- Comfort: ceramic is thin, lightweight and smooth which makes it a comfortable fit for watches.
- Resistance: ceramic is their scratch resistance and the watch keeps looking like brand new even after few years of wearing - this is one of ceramic's best characteristics and the main reason why it was chosen by many watch companies.
- Aesthetic appeal: a ceramic bezel or watch just looks very nice.
- Easy cleaning: you can clean ceramic with just a cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.