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Benchmark Tungsten Carbide Ring

P: 7/3/2006 1:49:03 AM
MikeM Cut Rock Total Posts: 100 Last Post: 6/4/2007 Member Since: 12/5/2005	I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about the tungsten carbide rings by Benchmark, and how they compare with the ones made by TrewTungsten? Thanks in advance.
Posted: 7/3/2006 1:49:03 AM

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P: 7/5/2006 10:33:54 AM
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004	Hi Mike. I saw your question and wanted to offer that we have viewed Benchmark's quality. Their product is very nice. Very durable & scratch resistant - with a lifetime warranty. It's a good company. John __________________________ John Pollard Whiteflash Director of Education 2004-2007
Posted: 7/5/2006 10:33:54 AM

P: 7/5/2006 4:53:40 PM
MikeM Cut Rock Total Posts: 100 Last Post: 6/4/2007 Member Since: 12/5/2005	John, Thank you very much. They do have a nice warranty: Lifetime Guarantee Every Benchmark Piece is backed by a Lifetime Guarantee that states: * If your ring is ever damaged during normal wear, Benchmark will repair or replace your wedding ring free of charge. * If your ring finger size ever changes, Benchmark will re-size or replace your wedding ring free of charge. Certain types of wedding bands (two-tone bands, patterned designs, diamonds) are difficult, if not impossible, to size without damaging the ring. At Benchmark we will make sure that your Wedding Band is taken care of properly. If we can't fix it, we will replace it.
Posted: 7/5/2006 4:53:40 PM

P: 7/5/2006 5:42:08 PM
codex57 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,492 Last Post: 1/21/2008 Member Since: 12/18/2004	They can resize a tungsten carbide ring?
Posted: 7/5/2006 5:42:08 PM

P: 7/5/2006 5:54:32 PM
twan Rough Rock Total Posts: 8 Last Post: 7/5/2006 Member Since: 6/7/2005	Tungsten Carbide rings can't be resize. They'll just give you a new ring instead.
Posted: 7/5/2006 5:54:32 PM

P: 7/7/2006 1:33:44 AM
MikeM Cut Rock Total Posts: 100 Last Post: 6/4/2007 Member Since: 12/5/2005	http://www.trewtungsten.com/productinfo.html Due to their extreme hardness, these bands may not be stretched or sized. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I thought that this was kind of interesting (a quote from Benchmark's brochure): Our tungsten carbide rings start out as fine powder. The powder is combined with a chemical binder so that it can be formed into a soft putty-like substance. The tungsten putty is then placed into a mold and fired at extreme temperatures-resulting in preformed shapes that undergo an extensive grinding and polishing process. Preformed Shapes:
Posted: 7/7/2006 1:33:44 AM

P: 7/7/2006 1:36:19 AM
MikeM Cut Rock Total Posts: 100 Last Post: 6/4/2007 Member Since: 12/5/2005	Fine Powder:
Posted: 7/7/2006 1:36:19 AM

P: 7/7/2006 9:16:17 AM
Bertrand Ideal Rock Total Posts: 622 Last Post: 8/17/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2004	I have a Trew tungsten ring with platinum inlay. The two tone look is great for me. The ring has no groves to hold dirt and shines like new. These are heavy rings however. The size replacement guarantee was nice to have too. --------------------------- "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts."
Posted: 7/7/2006 9:16:17 AM

P: 7/8/2006 3:04:31 PM
MikeM Cut Rock Total Posts: 100 Last Post: 6/4/2007 Member Since: 12/5/2005	Bertrand, Thank you for the response. When I was at the store the other day, I picked one up, and I was surprised at how heavy it was. It was probably my imaginaton, but the Trew Tungsten ring felt heavier than a similiar platinum ring, which I wouldn't think would be possible since both Tungsten and Carbon have a lower atomic weight; however, my chemistry is pretty bad. Mike
Posted: 7/8/2006 3:04:31 PM

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