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I've read opinions, few "facts"...

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Hi, Vasilis:
I've read posts in the past critisizing steel on seamasters for it's softness, with posters saying that their Rolex's were much more difficult to scratch. I've also read the reverse. I've read little in this vein regarding Blancpain.
I suspect, really, the answer lies more in how you wear the watch than the actual makeup of the steel.
I suspect there aren't a lot of Fifty Fathoms owners who wear their wach on a physically demanding job, or adventure. Conversely, there are a lot of sport divers who wear Seamasters. Probably even more who wear Rolex Subs. I've not been able to scratch my GMT significantly, even diving, hiking, etc with it. But I've seen some pretty messed up Subs. Good luck finding answers other than such anecdotal ones.

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