I'm not sure if there is any data to show if it is more durabler just a wise tale of the old painters BUT I will say in
general oil based primers are really good.
Not exact matches
I have a
general contractor friend that swears that using an
oil based primer under a latex paint will add years to the paint job.
I used an
oil based spray
primer to prime them, and then I brushed on
General Finishes Milk Paint in Snow White which is a fabulous pure white.