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Degas · 7 February 2014, 12:50 AM

"On the one hand Rolex was able to accomplish the laudable task of creating a single piece of ceramic in two colors, but on the other hand they were not able to create a bezel in blue and red. The reason isn’t Rolex’s fault though, and has more to do with the fact that as it stands, producing zirconium oxide ceramic in certain colors (red being one of them) isn’t that successful for these types of applications"

http://www.forbes.com/sites/arielada...ave-in-common/

Is this true?

MonBK · 7 February 2014, 12:52 AM

If it's on the web it must be true.

axjimenez · 7 February 2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

If it's on the web it must be true.

padi56 · 7 February 2014, 01:19 AM

Yet some firms like Kyocera who make ceramic Knives in blue red green etc and seem to have a red/black ceramic peeler that cost £15, and mostly all ceramic no matter who makes it its all made from zirconium dioxide.

kilyung · 7 February 2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yet some firms like Kyocera who make ceramic Knives in blue red green etc and seem to have a red/black ceramic peeler that cost £15, and mostly all ceramic no matter who makes it its all made from zirconium dioxide.

Not to mention Hublot released a red ceramic bezel last year.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-c...ly-watch-2013/

crowncollection · 7 February 2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Not to mention Hublot released a red ceramic bezel last year.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-c...ly-watch-2013/

Exactly what I was thinking

jctrolex · 7 February 2014, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Not to mention Hublot released a red ceramic bezel last year.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-c...ly-watch-2013/

Ouch Mike, I made the mistake of clicking on the link and my eyes are still hurting.

HogwldFLTR · 7 February 2014, 01:19 AM

Yeah but...the "Dark Side of the Moon" is a beauty.

Fiery · 7 February 2014, 01:33 AM

I don't think it's true...

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-c...ly-watch-2013/

Plus, IMHO Rolex is holding off with the red-blue bezel until they figure out in which form would they release it. My tip would be it would come as exclusive to a WG GMT IIC or Pt GMT IIC.

Edit: Mike was faster

kilyung · 7 February 2014, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I don't think it's true...

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-c...ly-watch-2013/

Plus, IMHO Rolex is holding off with the red-blue bezel until they figure out in which form would they release it. My tip would be it would come as exclusive to a WG GMT IIC or Pt GMT IIC.

Edit: Mike was faster

I would SO buy a Pt GMTIIc!

Fiery · 7 February 2014, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I would SO buy a Pt GMTIIc!

And I would so go for the WG GMT IIC

Nidal · 8 February 2014, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I don't think it's true...

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-c...ly-watch-2013/

Plus, IMHO Rolex is holding off with the red-blue bezel until they figure out in which form would they release it. My tip would be it would come as exclusive to a WG GMT IIC or Pt GMT IIC.

Edit: Mike was faster

Amen to that. Agree 100%

fmc000 · 7 February 2014, 02:22 AM

I also agree on the WG or Pt GMT II with ceramic Pepsi bezel, maybe this year.

subtona · 7 February 2014, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Degas

...

Is this true?

Skeptic.

Kadhytia · 7 February 2014, 02:37 AM

Maybe some other brands like Hublot may have patented the method.

mkw · 7 February 2014, 02:40 AM

The Pepsi GMT is so iconic I hope they don't market it only in a white gold version
( like the WG Smurf Sub )

Onikage · 7 February 2014, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mkw

The Pepsi GMT is so iconic I hope they don't market it only in a white gold version
( like the WG Smurf Sub )

I hope they do. It would make the classic more desirable.

Duey · 7 February 2014, 02:54 AM

Here's the link to the Rolex patent in March for a Red ceramic -

http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20130072373

Red is on the way

thsiao · 7 February 2014, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

Here's the link to the Rolex patent in March for a Red ceramic -

http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20130072373

Red is on the way

Nice find!!!

JJL · 7 February 2014, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

Here's the link to the Rolex patent in March for a Red ceramic -

http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20130072373

Red is on the way

Interesting! If at all I'm guessing the Coke would be offered before Pepsi, although I prefer the Pepsi

Steve748 · 7 February 2014, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JJL

Interesting! If at all I'm guessing the Coke would be offered before Pepsi, although I prefer the Pepsi

Here we go again....

mschafer · 7 February 2014, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve748

Here we go again....

Now this is nice. I want this in SS.
Great to carry the torch, a nice throwback and an efficient application for the watch. I even think it makes the bezel numerals appear less overwhelming.
Let's see what SIHH '14 brings, the patent is over a year old. Enough to ramp up production.
Don't we also love your interpretation of red type and 24hr hand. Great photoshop dream...

JJL · 7 February 2014, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve748

Here we go again....

I'm a Pepsi guy but this still looks awesome... if they released this - I'd have to buy it!!

IAN1 · 7 February 2014, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

Here's the link to the Rolex patent in March for a Red ceramic -

http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20130072373

Red is on the way

Man I hope that is true!

duran · 7 February 2014, 04:14 AM

what next, Grape soda

Piloto · 7 February 2014, 04:19 AM

This is a win-win for me if they ever do.

IF they make a plat Pepsi/Coke GMT... I will seriously consider flipping BOTH my BLNR ans Bluesy for one. Not sure about WG... Hmmm.

If they only make a SS version, then I will buy a bezel and change out the one on the BLNR every few months for effect.

terrywoods · 7 February 2014, 05:54 AM

Rolex are holding out to create the hype and demand

alexxelor · 7 February 2014, 06:49 AM

it's marketing

imran16520 · 7 February 2014, 08:54 AM

The blue black is created by starting with a blue ceramic bezel and adding particles to half the bezel to turn it black

This is "easy" as black is a dominant colour and to illustrate if you take blue paint and add enough black it if course goes black

Now think about Pepsi
If you tack blue , you can not turn into red or vice versa as both are prime colours, here lies the problem

However now that Rolex have made a ruby red ceramic the same process as the blue black can be done

So a coke is most likely

Imran

improviz · 8 February 2014, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imran16520

The blue black is created by starting with a blue ceramic bezel and adding particles to half the bezel to turn it black

This is "easy" as black is a dominant colour and to illustrate if you take blue paint and add enough black it if course goes black

Now think about Pepsi
If you tack blue , you can not turn into red or vice versa as both are prime colours, here lies the problem

However now that Rolex have made a ruby red ceramic the same process as the blue black can be done

So a coke is most likely

Imran

This.

7 February 2014, 12:50 AM	#1
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878	The reason why Rolex was unable to create a blue & red bezel "On the one hand Rolex was able to accomplish the laudable task of creating a single piece of ceramic in two colors, but on the other hand they were not able to create a bezel in blue and red. The reason isn’t Rolex’s fault though, and has more to do with the fact that as it stands, producing zirconium oxide ceramic in certain colors (red being one of them) isn’t that successful for these types of applications" http://www.forbes.com/sites/arielada...ave-in-common/ Is this true?

7 February 2014, 01:19 AM	#4
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7 February 2014, 01:19 AM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Yeah but...the "Dark Side of the Moon" is a beauty. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 February 2014, 01:33 AM	#9
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I don't think it's true... http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublot-c...ly-watch-2013/ Plus, IMHO Rolex is holding off with the red-blue bezel until they figure out in which form would they release it. My tip would be it would come as exclusive to a WG GMT IIC or Pt GMT IIC. Edit: Mike was faster __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

7 February 2014, 08:54 AM	#29
imran16520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: India Posts: 106	The Pepsi in afraid is still far away but coke … The blue black is created by starting with a blue ceramic bezel and adding particles to half the bezel to turn it black This is "easy" as black is a dominant colour and to illustrate if you take blue paint and add enough black it if course goes black Now think about Pepsi If you tack blue , you can not turn into red or vice versa as both are prime colours, here lies the problem However now that Rolex have made a ruby red ceramic the same process as the blue black can be done So a coke is most likely Imran

7 February 2014, 12:52 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	If it's on the web it must be true.

7 February 2014, 02:22 AM	#13
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I also agree on the WG or Pt GMT II with ceramic Pepsi bezel, maybe this year.

7 February 2014, 02:37 AM	#15
Kadhytia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SoCal & Jakarta Watch: ROLEX, AP, and PP Posts: 916	Maybe some other brands like Hublot may have patented the method.

7 February 2014, 02:40 AM	#16
mkw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Bay and Tahoe Watch: RB GMT II 3186 Posts: 272	The Pepsi GMT is so iconic I hope they don't market it only in a white gold version ( like the WG Smurf Sub )

7 February 2014, 02:54 AM	#18
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	Here's the link to the Rolex patent in March for a Red ceramic - http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20130072373 Red is on the way

7 February 2014, 04:14 AM	#25
duran "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: usa Posts: 240	what next, Grape soda

7 February 2014, 04:19 AM	#26
Piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: My overnight bag Watch: 16613 & 116710BLNR Posts: 572	This is a win-win for me if they ever do. IF they make a plat Pepsi/Coke GMT... I will seriously consider flipping BOTH my BLNR ans Bluesy for one. Not sure about WG... Hmmm. If they only make a SS version, then I will buy a bezel and change out the one on the BLNR every few months for effect.

7 February 2014, 05:54 AM	#27
terrywoods "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 320	Rolex are holding out to create the hype and demand

7 February 2014, 06:49 AM	#28
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	it's marketing

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