I dont like the Ceramic.

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks...my bad.

I have seen a couple stories on TRF re: smashed ceramic bezels...but nary any pics. Leads me to believe the fragility is greatly exaggerated.

I totally agree. I am not buying it without seeing some pics.

[16610v]

To me:

aluminum = the feel of outring of Paul Newman Daytona
Ceramic = the feel of outring of the current SS Daytona

Aluminum ring become more and more Vintage in my mind...

[Danand]

Originally Posted by tictocChuck

I'll be one of the lone voices in this thread that likes the ceramic bezel since it has more depth and visual interest with the index marks and numbers carved in and filled with precious metal...I think it's cool. At the same time I have the older Submariner with the aluminum bezel and it looks good too. If you're hitting the watch hard enough to crack the ceramic, I would imagine you would have more problems than just the bezel. Cheers.

X2 except I don't have an old sub but a subc and I love the bezel. I doubt it is a fragile as some people think.

[timeisfathaoftruth]

Have an aluminum TT sub in black and always will; but I love the look, the color, and the feel of the ceramic. Will add a ceramic sub; as it's just a matter of time and a question of whether it will be blue or green.

[wokafu]

errrr..im sory charlie aka mocking bird...guess i'll write 'better english' next time...cheerio..

[JUSTROLEXES]

I'm glad you guys don't like the Ceramic so I can keep on buying them...I found few that I forgot in my trunk and they're all Ceramic

[ArthurU]

I love the ceramic

[Zed Homme]

Oh my god Tony!

I love the ceramic dials, but only in black. The new green and blue just seem flat to me. The new LV would have been killer if they did it with a black bezel and that cool green/gold dial...

[wokafu]

Originally Posted by justrolexes

I'm glad you guys don't like the Ceramic so I can keep on buying them...I found few that I forgot in my trunk and they're all Ceramic

damnnnnnn...wat a collection...thumbs UP !!

[austinnh]

Originally Posted by Speed

I have seen a couple stories on TRF re: smashed ceramic bezels...but nary any pics. Leads me to believe the fragility is greatly exaggerated.

The pics are around the internet and have been posted here and at WUS. If you really want me to I can go dig them up. Or you can go find them. But they're there. I think three in another thread.

Originally Posted by tictocChuck

If you're hitting the watch hard enough to crack the ceramic, I would imagine you would have more problems than just the bezel.

In most of the incidents I've heard of, the ceramic bezel broke and nothing else. No trouble with the movement. No chip in the sapphire. In some cases, the owner claimed there was no hard impact at all.

The ceramic bezels break sometimes, the aluminum ones don't. But the ceramics are more resistant to cosmetic scratches and fading. Which one is more durable? It depends on weather your concerned about cosmetic or functional durability.

Personally, I bash my Rolex into lots of things, so I stick with aluminum.

[JUSTROLEXES]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Oh my god Tony!

I love the ceramic dials, but only in black. The new green and blue just seem flat to me. The new LV would have been killer if they did it with a black bezel and that cool green/gold dial...

I Have 3 Green and 2 Black and I was thinking to have my watchmaker place one of the green bezels on the Black Sub I'm sure it will look awesome but I haven't lost my mind YET

[ersnyder]

Originally Posted by BeerNutta

Heya guys,

I just got the New LV with the Ceramic bezel.

Its a lovely watch and I love the look. But Is it me.. I aint a fan of the ceramic bezel. Maybe I'm used to the old aluminium one of my old sub.

Am I the only one?

No, you're not the only one to not be a fan of the ceramic bezel. But you MAY be the only one who's not a fan but went ahead and got the watch anyway! What's up with that?!

[Zed Homme]

Originally Posted by justrolexes

I Have 3 Green and 2 Black and I was thinking to have my watchmaker place one of the green bezels on the Black Sub I'm sure it will look awesome but I haven't lost my mind YET

Please don't, I've been trying to save my money for that Cartier we discussed. A black bezeled LV would throw a real wrench in that plan...

[dsio]

Originally Posted by BeerNutta

Heya guys,

I just got the New LV with the Ceramic bezel.

Its a lovely watch and I love the look. But Is it me.. I aint a fan of the ceramic bezel. Maybe I'm used to the old aluminium one of my old sub.

Am I the only one?

If you're interested in offloading it for a 1680, I'm in AU and happy to part with my Aluminium bezel ;)

[JUSTROLEXES]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Please don't, I've been trying to save my money for that Cartier we discussed. A black bezeled LV would throw a real wrench in that plan...

Chris

[BeerNutta]

Originally Posted by ersnyder

No, you're not the only one to not be a fan of the ceramic bezel. But you MAY be the only one who's not a fan but went ahead and got the watch anyway! What's up with that?!

I wanted a new Sub. My fiance knows Green is my favorite color and Im always yabbering about the Green Sub. So she went and bought me one.

I told her I would have probably preferred the older version. But she said that in our house.. We now have a no second hand policy. (long story)

I just have a feeling Im going to cop a bill for a Hermes birkin bag sooner or later.

[BeerNutta]

Originally Posted by dsio

If you're interested in offloading it for a 1680, I'm in AU and happy to part with my Aluminium bezel ;)

Lol!

Fiance would kill me.

[dsio]

Originally Posted by BeerNutta

Lol!

Fiance would kill me.

Offload the Fiance as well and I'll throw in an Omega

[GradyPhilpott]

I saw an LV ceramic sub tonight for the first time and I like it a lot.

The green bezel looks nice and clean and the green dial seems to change from green to black depending on the angle.

It doesn't look at all like most of the pictures. I've seen.

[Trev]

Tony: Your dealer must be grinning ear to ear when you walk in ;) The WG sub is on my shortlist, assuming it fits my girly wrist. I've been trying to find more of your pics featuring this model.

I was happy to hear Rolex switched to a ceramic bezel. I would assume any action that shatters ceramic wouldd leave a decent gash on Alu.

[esm]

Originally Posted by justrolexes

I'm glad you guys don't like the Ceramic so I can keep on buying them...I found few that I forgot in my trunk and they're all Ceramic

great inventory Tony there are going to be some lucky people
so many ceramics

as Ken mentioned earlier, i too DO NOT LIKE CERAMIC, i love them
i'm on my number 3 and i can see many more to come

[Atomant]

It's funny I only like the ceramic on my TT Sub C. On the SS models I prefer the alu inserts.

1 mo post to 2000!

[Oyster Al]

Originally Posted by level

I can't get into the ceramic look. It looks too shiny, too much like plastic. I like the better scratch resistance but I wonder how well it will take a confrontation with a door jamb, something bound to happen eventually.

what he said.

[looking to buy]

Have both, love both

[WildECayotee]

Originally Posted by looking to buy

have both, love both

x2

[RolexADinFL]

I LOVE the ceramic.

My SS GMT-C takes a major beating and ALWAYS looks crisp due to the new ceramic bezel!

AD

[t e x]

Originally Posted by justrolexes

I'm glad you guys don't like the Ceramic so I can keep on buying them...I found few that I forgot in my trunk and they're all Ceramic

What kind of car are you driving again

dang sweet Tony

ps ~ btw I have seen posted pics here on chipped/damaged ceramics

[ersnyder]

I gotta believe that what would chip a ceramic would seriously ding an aluminum insert. I have both and really like both but so far have found the ceramic to be pretty durable.

[Traveler]

The ceramic is a fine watch.

[t e x]

Originally Posted by ersnyder

I gotta believe that what would chip a ceramic would seriously ding an aluminum insert. I have both and really like both but so far have found the ceramic to be pretty durable.

yeah, but living with a ding vs a chip or worse is one thing and the cost to replace and make whole again may be another for an owner. just saying