Has Anyone Scratched Their Ceramic Bezel?

[rbounsy]

Just curious. Please post pics if you have...

[Nidal]

It's scratch resistant.

[gwozhog]

Originally Posted by Nidal

It's scratch resistant.

Uh no its not.

[Bangel]

After around 2.5 years of collecting dings and scratches on my case and bracelet, the insert on my Sub C Date remains pristine.

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by Bangel

After around 2.5 years of collecting dings and scratches on my case and bracelet, the insert on my Sub C Date remains pristine.

I'm going on one and a half years on my 116710 worn daily. I have scratches, swirlies, and even some minor dents on the crown guards from them doing their job. I've hammered my watch into too many door knobs. I hate those things! But they sure are useful. So far, no marks on my bezel.

[leicashot]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Uh no its not.

Please prove otherwise.....

[gwozhog]

Originally Posted by leicashot

Please prove otherwise.....

Uh boy here we go again with non believers of the all might ceramic bezel. Its very easy to scratch a ceramic bezel. All you have to do is fly off a motorcycle at 50 mph and slide on some hot Texas pavement. I almost lost my arm to obtain this proof but dammit i saved my Rolex in this crash. I even got a nice ride in a helicopter to the hospital that day.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Uh boy here we go again with non believers of the all might ceramic bezel. Its very easy to scratch a ceramic bezel. All you have to do is fly off a motorcycle at 50 mph and slide on some hot Texas pavement. I almost lost my arm to obtain this proof but dammit i saved my Rolex in this crash. I even got a nice ride in a helicopter to the hospital that day.

A true Rolexian!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Uh boy here we go again with non believers of the all might ceramic bezel. Its very easy to scratch a ceramic bezel. All you have to do is fly off a motorcycle at 50 mph and slide on some hot Texas pavement. I almost lost my arm to obtain this proof but dammit i saved my Rolex in this crash. I even got a nice ride in a helicopter to the hospital that day.

First very sorry about your accident but glad you lived to tell the tale.But any impact is how the impact blow lands that's what causes the damage.Now if the dial and watch head landed dial down then scraped along the road. Then no matter the material the damage would have been a lot worst.

[chrito]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Uh no its not.

lol

[69ways]

Originally Posted by Nidal

It's scratch resistant.

Resistant does not promise scratch free
Its just another fancy word for indicating
It will stand up to scratches more than other material

[Edwardmcardle]

Originally Posted by Nidal

It's scratch resistant.

Resistant , not scratch proof

[Psmith]

Scratch resistant, but not scratch proof

[thsiao]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Scratch resistant, but not scratch proof

This. But keep in mind that the numbers and marks on the bezel could get scratched... just ask my wife .

My wife also has a J12 that is made of ceramic and if you look close enough you can see tiny micro scratches on the bracelet. Very hard to see, but they are there.

[Tseg]

I tried but it wouldn't. I had better luck scratching my clasp.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by Tseg

I tried but it wouldn't. I had better luck scratching my clasp.

I am waiting for it to fade.

[HL65]

Nope can't say I have.

[Psmith]

To quote Rolex themselves "it is virtually impervious to scratches"

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Psmith

To quote Rolex themselves "it is virtually impervious to scratches"

Thats almost like stating how long is a piece of string but the ceramic inserts like all materials hit it hard enough it will scratch and even shatter.There has been a few reports on forum of scratching and breaking ceramic inserts, even a few reports coming off and getting lost.Then afraid its quite expensive to replace and that's the downside of ceramic.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by padi56

Thats almost like stating how long is a piece of string but the ceramic inserts like all materials hit it hard enough it will scratch and even shatter.There has been a few reports on forum of scratching and breaking ceramic inserts, even a few reports coming off and getting lost.Then afraid its quite expensive to replace and that's the downside of ceramic.

Agreed; it's just like saying that it can be scratched, but not easily.
Have to say that in 6 years of not always careful use, I've yet to make the tiniest mark on a ceramic insert even after some fairly hard whacks.

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Scratch resistant, but not scratch proof

Originally Posted by Psmith

To quote Rolex themselves "it is virtually impervious to scratches"

If you look up the word "virtually" you will see that Psmith is correct...

[Darlinboy]

I had what looked like a very light scratch on the bezel of my SubC. Was very hard to see except at a very acute angle with the light just right.

So, I wiped the bezel off on my jeans to get a better look, and the scratch disappeared!

Amazing this new self-healing slither of ceramic!

[iWally]

yup, taken my 116610ln to the gym numerous times and its still ok...:-)

[AK797]

Nope but marks elsewhere, the ceramic bezel is pretty impressive.

[cht]

these watches aren't going to age well I imagine...

the entire watch will be patina'd but the bezel will look brand new.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by cht

these watches aren't going to age well I imagine...

the entire watch will be patina'd but the bezel will look brand new.

Kind of like silicone...well, never mind.

[Tseg]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Kind of like silicone...well, never mind.

Between the ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal: Business in the front, party in the back.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Kind of like silicone...well, never mind.

[sco]

Originally Posted by cht

these watches aren't going to age well I imagine...

the entire watch will be patina'd but the bezel will look brand new.

Which parts are going to age, the superluminova? The Steel? The laquered dial? I'm not worried about this at all. I like my watch to look nice and new, the bezel will help achieve that.

Originally Posted by Rolex Dude

i got my quote from rolex.com as well. New sea dweller description. Go figure. http://m.rolex.com/watches/baselworl...ller-4000.html

Here's a thread I found from 2008 that looks to be a scratched ceramic bezel on a gmt
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=88276

Yes, they CAN scratch, but come on, one example from 2008??? Do you know how many members have ceramic inserts on this forum? Thousands! Don't you think it would be plastered all over the site if they were getting routinely scratched?

I have a 10 year old fully ceramic Rado, that has seen plenty of use over the years, and it is completely spotless. This comes down to how you treat your possessions as well. If you are careful, the ceramic should last a lifetime... or two!

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by cht

these watches aren't going to age well I imagine...

the entire watch will be patina'd but the bezel will look brand new.

Respectfully disagree. I think that will be a grest look. If I ever get a 16710, I'll be swapping inserts every service. I don't like the look of faded inserts at all.