Will a ceramic watch shatter if dropped?

[MitchT]

The OH is fancying a watch with a ceramic bezel and strap, but I'm concerned that it'll shatter if it's dropped on a hard surface, such as a tiled floor. Is this likely or are they made from a type of ceramic which is resistant to such an impact?

Edited by MitchT on Saturday 25th June 21:34

[elster]

Yes, the ceramic is hard and it is brittle at the same time.

However the same could be said of the glass.

[Slinky]

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[MitchT]

Indeed the same could be said of the glass, though usually that's protected it by whatever's surrounding it. I've dropped my watch on a tiled floor with no ill effect on the glass.

[MitchT]

Slinky said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Interesting, thanks. Knowing the OH I really think she shouldn't be buying a ceramic watch then!

[gary hubbard]

shaw someone on here broke his by taking links out

[richcorsavxr]

yep they will smash