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KOT1917

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No, the buckle is not ceramic. It should be titanium and DLC, but I would expect them to just use steel with DLC.
 

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No, the buckle is not ceramic. It should be titanium and DLC, but I would expect them to just use steel with DLC.

Thanks KOT1917 , in fact I have a slight smear on mine, is there anyone doing great jobs here?
on the other hand, if the case is damaged underneath is it always ceramic-colored, or do you notice the smear as well as on the buckle?
 

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If your scratch on the buckle is the bare metal under the coating, then you will hardly be able to do anything with it in good quality, fortunately, this is not the most valuable part.

The ceramic case cannot be scratched, unless chipped. Yes, the ceramics are completely black, and inside too.
However, if a metal object is rubbed against matte ceramics, you may see light streaks, but it is simply metal rubbed onto the ceramics. You can clean it off from the ceramic case.
 

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Thanks KOT1917 if you want to leave it like this or I could try another company's buckle since vsf is not available at the moment, in which case who makes recommendations and which model could I get it that fits this according to size?
 

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I think the easiest way is to use Ali, or Ebay, to find a replacement. It will be any 22mm PVD / DLC buckle.

When choosing, pay attention that it is on a screw rod, not a springbar, and also branded.

Of course, it may not have an annual code on the back, or have a slightly different shade or PVD/DLC texture.

Also, you can refer to someone from TD. I haven't specified it for a long time, but chances are good that, for example, Puretime will have something to offer you.
 

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KOT1917 Thanks Friend for the help. one last question, do you think it is better to send the glass to the teacher for a double AR?
 

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KOT1917 Thanks Friend for the help. one last question, do you think it is better to send the glass to the prof for a double AR?
 
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Of course, this will not make it closer to gen, but the idea is not bad, such an interesting dial is worthy to be seen from any angle and in any light. :)