Pure and utter ignorance, in my opinion.

"We used a mineral crystal BECAUSE of the rubber strap".

That's the most ridiculous comment she's made to date in regards to Renato.
I own many Renatos on rubber and by using her logic, they should be mineral instead of sapphire. Hell, maybe I should break out my diamond tester and find out if they really are sapphire.

This is why I have no use for Avi. Regardless of her looks, she seems just like every other huckster. Either ignorant or disingenuous...or both?

I understand that she's trying to tout mineral as being more shatter proof. What I think is the real concern is Renato may be dropping their quality standards and trying to suggest it's a good thing.

I realize sapphire and mineral each have their pros and cons.

I just don't like how she suggests the cheaper crystal is somehow "better" just because they're trying to cut costs.

I find it insulting, to be honest.

DBCooper wrote:
It's my understanding that mineral is more shatter resistant than sapphire? Perhaps that was her reasoning for suggesting this. I personally would never choose mineral over sapphire but perhaps that was her angle.

correct

my only thinking is a dive application maybe. divers usually want a mineral for the beefier shatter resistance, they like sapphire coated better. but then i wonder, who would wear a beast diving? idk, only sapphire for me

Ocean wrote:What I find funny is Avi saying that the crystal is something of an up grade...not so much

Well, if Invicter can sell "Flame Delusion is an upgrade over sapphire", why not? Apparently people will believe it...

P.S. It will be curious what the price is. The prices since the brand's "rebirth" have been underwhelming, to say the least...