Hi guys,

I have been thinking of getting a Military Style watch for awhile and finally pulled the trigger on a Precista 18 Automatic. I do love the watch, haven't receieved it yet but I am a little concerned about how the finish (bead blasted finish) would hold up over time! I read at some places that some bead blasted finishes can be scratch with their own fingernail, whilst some say that the bead blasted finish makes the metal stronger and harder to scratch and its near impossible to scratch, (i know sinn is bead blasted but correct me if im wrong i think they use a higher quality of bead blasting or metal than Precista does)

whats the verdict? im getting the watch anyway because its on the way to me now but i just wanna know or see some photos of how the finish has held up!
if it chips/scratches will it look bad!?

photos would be great!

will i have to baby the watch?

Im not really worried about the finish on the PRS18, im sure it will be very well finished from the reviews, and general opinions of precista. im only a little concerned that a beadblasted case might not hold up as well. but yes i think after looking around and reading up it seems the general consensus is that it shouldnt be any less durable or hardy than a standard brushed finish.

it would be great to see some photos if anyone has an old, used or beaten up PRS 18 though! haha.