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The watch is brand new and the link bracelet is about 15 months old. It\u2019s amazing how much this DLC coating has held up on the bracelet. While I am not huge on an all black watch, the coating has kept everything looking great. This is a scratch-prone materials (Stainless Steel) covered in a bonding agent that keeps scratches from forming. Worth the extra $50 over the regular watch and link bracelet ($100 increase)<\/p>\n
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