The numbers on mine are also engraved/recessed but some of the black paint/whatever it is is now missing.
Haven't been swimming or anything and just worn it for 4 or 5 weeks??
Nice choices - would add the the new Chopard MM XXL Chrono thingy to this list when it appears - love the Chronoris orange racing effort - bit of a 70's look about it - almost got one earlier in the year in Barabados
Love the Scuderia Flyback, have one on the way, but between Chinese holidays and UK mail strikes it may be Christmas before it arrives!
I've got a nice thick black calf strap for it to start out is journey on.