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cobblecanyon · 1 December 2009, 03:32 PM

Banged the face/bezel so hard against a metal chair that the 1st few words that popped in my head was "oh sh*t", "what have I done".

I took off my watch frantically and stared at it for a few mins from all angle,,, and to my surprised, not a single scratch on the glass or bezel.

I was about to cry like a little tinny, winny little baby.

I am the happiest GMT IIC owner right now, been wearing my watch for a few months and to my suprised, it's still flawless.

Thought I had a major catastrophe when I banged the GMT.

So glad I got the Ceramic Bezel,,,,now I wonder if it can stop a speeding bullet.

Speed · 1 December 2009, 03:37 PM

Whew!!!

Akira · 1 December 2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobblecanyon

now I wonder if it can stop a speeding bullet.

Yea, a bullet proof vest made with GMT IIc for police! Great idea

sleddog · 1 December 2009, 03:51 PM

They are tough......I can vouch for that!!!!

Glad to hear all is Ok......

Rob.

JP500 · 1 December 2009, 03:59 PM

Just enjoy the watch!

Yes, you need to be mindful of the polished center links because they will scratch fairly easily. But otherwise this and every other Rolex is a damn well made watch that will age remarkably well. The ceramic bezel is especially durable.

Whatever scratches you do impose you can remove using methods described on the forum. When that fails, send it to be serviced and it will come back good as new.

If you want to keep it perfect, keep it in the box like far too many owners do.

But my advice is to wear when you want, repair when you need, and enjoy all the time.

spuds · 3 December 2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP500

Just enjoy the watch! ....
But my advice is to wear when you want, repair when you need, and enjoy all the time.

agreed 100%!!!!

....close call dude but glad to know it'll take a beating when it has to eh??

cocopeep · 19 January 2010, 07:55 AM

My IIc is a tough watch, at work or at the gym when a metal handle came around and slapped the watch on the front of the bezel, there was no scratches at all, even after it made a loud sound when it hit the watch.

JJ Irani · 19 January 2010, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cocopeep

My IIc is a tough watch, at work or at the gym when a metal handle came around and slapped the watch on the front of the bezel, there was no scratches at all, even after it made a loud sound when it hit the watch.

Good to hear...............very reassuring!!

petesjag · 19 January 2010, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cocopeep

My IIc is a tough watch, at work or at the gym when a metal handle came around and slapped the watch on the front of the bezel, there was no scratches at all, even after it made a loud sound when it hit the watch.

Im suprised how much many risk with their watches.. Sure they are meant to take a smack or two...but I dont want to be concerned about it while wearing during work or rough play..
At work I use a inexpensive no name because I need to concentrate on the job and not the hobby, and at play I use a damage proof rubber sports watch which is made for total abuse. The rest of the time I enjoy my watches without concern of damage.....if the unfortunate does happon...it can be fixed...

hng · 1 December 2009, 05:34 PM

glad to know it's ok, but i'll be very careful not to knock it around...

walds11 · 1 December 2009, 08:04 PM

What a relief. Been there, done that!

ROLEX MAN · 1 December 2009, 08:09 PM

Have a look with a loupe, it will surprise you what you may find!

everose · 18 January 2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

Have a look with a loupe, it will surprise you what you may find!

No Don't!!!......just love it!!!!!

Pablo Escobar · 1 December 2009, 08:19 PM

Glorious Ceramic

Puffy · 1 December 2009, 09:45 PM

[QUOTE=cobblecanyon;1481497] "oh sh*t",

Some tosser ran into me at the train station the other day, right into the sturdy SS Sub, and I thought the same, but the guy was in more pain than the Rolex!

Rock solid things.

cobblecanyon · 2 December 2009, 01:29 AM

I just adored the Ceramic bezel and it being scratch proof. Rolex just continues to come up with clever upgrades. The glass/bezel will be looking new for a long, long time down the road.

The way I banged the watch, it would of scratch the bezel with any other watch. Just thankful the watch is still 99% as new 3 months later.

Power to Ceramic!!

republik-of-mancunia · 2 December 2009, 01:49 AM

I was checking out a GMT-IIc in an AD in Manchester, UK this weekend just gone, and the guy there reckons he's just sent one off for another customer to have the bezel replaced, after it cracked - at a cost of just under £2000!!!

This is apparently due in part to the need to break off the old bezel in order to fit a new one. Is this right?

Whilst ceramic is good for scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, it does tend to be brittle: in general, the harder something is, the more brittle it is so I can see how this might be.

Anyway, it has made me think twice about pulling the trigger on one - and perhaps going for a V-serial SD instead (if I can find one...).

Has anyone here experienced actaully damaging the bezel on a GMT-IIc? If so, what was the cost of replacing the ceramic part of the bezel?

Thanks for you input!

Ck8 · 2 December 2009, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by republik-of-mancunia

I was checking out a GMT-IIc in an AD in Manchester, UK this weekend just gone, and the guy there reckons he's just sent one off for another customer to have the bezel replaced, after it cracked - at a cost of just under £2000!!!

This is apparently due in part to the need to break off the old bezel in order to fit a new one. Is this right?

Whilst ceramic is good for scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, it does tend to be brittle: in general, the harder something is, the more brittle it is so I can see how this might be.

Anyway, it has made me think twice about pulling the trigger on one - and perhaps going for a V-serial SD instead (if I can find one...).

Has anyone here experienced actaully damaging the bezel on a GMT-IIc? If so, what was the cost of replacing the ceramic part of the bezel?

Thanks for you input!

Now I have not checked the replacement cost of the bezel but I reckon the salesman was talkingh through his a**e, like most AD salesmen who do not have much product knowledge of the things they sell. How can it cost £2000 when you can but a new watch for £4360, and with discount or buying BINB from the forum you probably can get one for less than £4000. Even if it is the TT version it would not cost that much to replace the gold bezel.

BarkMaster · 2 December 2009, 01:58 AM

I'll bet your heart skipped a beat or two!!

anipit · 2 December 2009, 02:18 AM

Wow, i am glad that everithing was ok, i can't immagine about those two or three seconds after bang, before lookin at it!!!

sdwtchlvr · 2 December 2009, 02:32 AM

These watches can take more than we think. I've done the same thing so many times...and nothing.

JJ Irani · 2 December 2009, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobblecanyon

Banged the face/bezel so hard against a metal chair that the 1st few words that popped in my head was "oh sh*t", "what have I done".

I took off my watch frantically and stared at it for a few mins from all angle,,, and to my surprised, not a single scratch on the glass or bezel.

I was about to cry like a little tinny, winny little baby.

I am the happiest GMT IIC owner right now, been wearing my watch for a few months and to my suprised, it's still flawless.

Thought I had a major catastrophe when I banged the GMT.

So glad I got the Ceramic Bezel,,,,now I wonder if it can stop a speeding bullet.

Lucky for you, Matt.

These Ceramic bezels are really very, very tough and can take a much better beating than their anodized aluminium counterparts.

Good for you - JJ

cobblecanyon · 2 December 2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Lucky for you, Matt.

These Ceramic bezels are really very, very tough and can take a much better beating than their anodized aluminium counterparts.

Good for you - JJ

I guess I found out the hard way...still looking as new as ever. Here's to me

for being a careless

Ck8 · 3 December 2009, 08:07 AM

Checked out with RSC London.

Ceramic insert £225 plus VAT
Whole SS bezel £668 plus VAT. But strangely the gold one is the same price??

deserted · 3 December 2009, 08:20 AM

You have one of the toughest watches on the planet, enjoy it...

newrolexman · 3 December 2009, 10:56 AM

You are very lucky.

I knicked mine on a brick wall and the crystal was history.

kyle L · 3 December 2009, 11:05 AM

Just don't drop it on a floor tile like I did with my Omega Speemaster.....

layne · 18 January 2010, 11:46 AM

Tim, I had the same thing happen with my gmtIIc - banged it that hard against a chair that paint from the chair needed to be rubbed off the cyclops & the bezel. I was thrilled to see not a mark remained after i cleaned it up. Ceramic insert can take a hard impact type knock very well!

moviefreak · 18 January 2010, 11:52 AM

pheew... glad the watch is still safe...

jrssv · 18 January 2010, 01:49 PM

The first full day I owned my GMT IIc I hit it hard against a a stucco wall. Once I cleaned off some pieces of wall I saw that there was no damage. The ceramic bezel is not only tough but it is beautiful as well. If Rolex does come out with a Sub with a ceramic bezel in SS as everyone seems to think I'll be really tempted.

1 December 2009, 03:32 PM	#1
cobblecanyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: JT Location: Texas Watch: 116710LN, 116610LN Posts: 453	I banged my GMT IIC really hard against a metal chair.... Banged the face/bezel so hard against a metal chair that the 1st few words that popped in my head was "oh sh*t", "what have I done". I took off my watch frantically and stared at it for a few mins from all angle,,, and to my surprised, not a single scratch on the glass or bezel. I was about to cry like a little tinny, winny little baby. I am the happiest GMT IIC owner right now, been wearing my watch for a few months and to my suprised, it's still flawless. Thought I had a major catastrophe when I banged the GMT. So glad I got the Ceramic Bezel,,,,now I wonder if it can stop a speeding bullet.

1 December 2009, 03:51 PM	#4
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	They are tough......I can vouch for that!!!! Glad to hear all is Ok...... Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

1 December 2009, 05:34 PM	#10
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	glad to know it's ok, but i'll be very careful not to knock it around... __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

1 December 2009, 08:04 PM	#11
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	What a relief. Been there, done that! __________________ Adam

1 December 2009, 08:09 PM	#12
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	Have a look with a loupe, it will surprise you what you may find! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

1 December 2009, 03:37 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Whew!!!

1 December 2009, 03:59 PM	#5
JP500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 221	Just enjoy the watch! Yes, you need to be mindful of the polished center links because they will scratch fairly easily. But otherwise this and every other Rolex is a damn well made watch that will age remarkably well. The ceramic bezel is especially durable. Whatever scratches you do impose you can remove using methods described on the forum. When that fails, send it to be serviced and it will come back good as new. If you want to keep it perfect, keep it in the box like far too many owners do. But my advice is to wear when you want, repair when you need, and enjoy all the time.

19 January 2010, 07:55 AM	#7
cocopeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Watch: DJ 116234 Posts: 510	My IIc is a tough watch, at work or at the gym when a metal handle came around and slapped the watch on the front of the bezel, there was no scratches at all, even after it made a loud sound when it hit the watch.

1 December 2009, 08:19 PM	#14
Pablo Escobar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medellin Posts: 60	Glorious Ceramic

1 December 2009, 09:45 PM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	[QUOTE=cobblecanyon;1481497] "oh sh*t", Some tosser ran into me at the train station the other day, right into the sturdy SS Sub, and I thought the same, but the guy was in more pain than the Rolex! Rock solid things.

2 December 2009, 01:29 AM	#16
cobblecanyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: JT Location: Texas Watch: 116710LN, 116610LN Posts: 453	I just adored the Ceramic bezel and it being scratch proof. Rolex just continues to come up with clever upgrades. The glass/bezel will be looking new for a long, long time down the road. The way I banged the watch, it would of scratch the bezel with any other watch. Just thankful the watch is still 99% as new 3 months later. Power to Ceramic!!

2 December 2009, 01:49 AM	#17
republik-of-mancunia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manchester, M16 Watch: SS GMT-IIc Posts: 106	I was checking out a GMT-IIc in an AD in Manchester, UK this weekend just gone, and the guy there reckons he's just sent one off for another customer to have the bezel replaced, after it cracked - at a cost of just under £2000!!! This is apparently due in part to the need to break off the old bezel in order to fit a new one. Is this right? Whilst ceramic is good for scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, it does tend to be brittle: in general, the harder something is, the more brittle it is so I can see how this might be. Anyway, it has made me think twice about pulling the trigger on one - and perhaps going for a V-serial SD instead (if I can find one...). Has anyone here experienced actaully damaging the bezel on a GMT-IIc? If so, what was the cost of replacing the ceramic part of the bezel? Thanks for you input!

2 December 2009, 01:58 AM	#19
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I'll bet your heart skipped a beat or two!! __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

2 December 2009, 02:18 AM	#20
anipit "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Laura Location: Italy Watch: 16610 + 16220 Posts: 385	Wow, i am glad that everithing was ok, i can't immagine about those two or three seconds after bang, before lookin at it!!! __________________ Laura from Italy. 16610 + 16220.

2 December 2009, 02:32 AM	#21
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	These watches can take more than we think. I've done the same thing so many times...and nothing.

3 December 2009, 08:07 AM	#24
Ck8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Mark 哥 Location: UK Posts: 860	Checked out with RSC London. Ceramic insert £225 plus VAT Whole SS bezel £668 plus VAT. But strangely the gold one is the same price??

3 December 2009, 08:20 AM	#25
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	You have one of the toughest watches on the planet, enjoy it...

3 December 2009, 10:56 AM	#26
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	You are very lucky. I knicked mine on a brick wall and the crystal was history.

3 December 2009, 11:05 AM	#27
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Just don't drop it on a floor tile like I did with my Omega Speemaster.....

18 January 2010, 11:46 AM	#28
layne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 253	Tim, I had the same thing happen with my gmtIIc - banged it that hard against a chair that paint from the chair needed to be rubbed off the cyclops & the bezel. I was thrilled to see not a mark remained after i cleaned it up. Ceramic insert can take a hard impact type knock very well!

18 January 2010, 11:52 AM	#29
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	pheew... glad the watch is still safe... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

18 January 2010, 01:49 PM	#30
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	The first full day I owned my GMT IIc I hit it hard against a a stucco wall. Once I cleaned off some pieces of wall I saw that there was no damage. The ceramic bezel is not only tough but it is beautiful as well. If Rolex does come out with a Sub with a ceramic bezel in SS as everyone seems to think I'll be really tempted.

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