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digdug · 21 June 2007, 01:59 PM

Is the bezel insert ceramic or is the entire bezel ceramic. From pictures it looks like the insert is ceramic but not the knurled portion. That looks steel.

Thanks!

typevii · 21 June 2007, 02:14 PM

Insert is ceramic, the bezel is steel.
Just looking at it right now.

A.

padi56 · 22 June 2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by typevii

Insert is ceramic, the bezel is steel.
Just looking at it right now.

A.

Correct and very expencive to replace if damaged,not like the older insert.

Solar · 22 June 2007, 12:05 AM

I've been asking in this forum about that, GMT anniversary owners are saying that their bezels have taken extreme cold and hard cracks, with no ill effects.

I strongly believe that Rolex would not introduce a ceramic bezel that wasn't exhaustively tested. As such, I personally believe it will perfrom extremely well, and with few if any breakages.

It certainly has a reflective gloss that is almost liquid, and which has its own distinctive bling aesthetic qualities compared to the metal bezel inserts. I like both for different reasons.

Chris

roadcarver · 22 June 2007, 12:10 AM

I think with technology, ceramics are tough as nails. I used to own a badminton racquet that was made of ceramic material. It was tough, but it did crack after I whacked it against another player's racquet several times.

Welshwatchman · 22 June 2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

I think with technology, ceramics are tough as nails. I used to own a badminton racquet that was made of ceramic material. It was tough, but it did crack after I whacked it against another player's racquet several times.

Several times, you say.

roadcarver · 22 June 2007, 12:22 AM

Hehehe! Over a period of a few weeks

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Several times, you say.

Welshwatchman · 22 June 2007, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Hehehe! Over a period of a few weeks

I had a vision of a disputed point, some harsh words, then a settling of the argument with a little ceramic force.

roadcarver · 22 June 2007, 12:32 AM

That was with my kevlar reinforced racquet

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I had a vision of a disputed point, some harsh words, then a settling of the argument with a little ceramic force.

21 June 2007, 01:59 PM	#1
digdug Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fargo Watch: 16610 Posts: 113	Question about the new GMT II bezel. Is the bezel insert ceramic or is the entire bezel ceramic. From pictures it looks like the insert is ceramic but not the knurled portion. That looks steel. Thanks!

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roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I think with technology, ceramics are tough as nails. I used to own a badminton racquet that was made of ceramic material. It was tough, but it did crack after I whacked it against another player's racquet several times. __________________ I'm just a cook...

21 June 2007, 02:14 PM	#2
typevii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex GMT MasterII Posts: 24	Insert is ceramic, the bezel is steel. Just looking at it right now. A.

22 June 2007, 12:05 AM	#4
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	I've been asking in this forum about that, GMT anniversary owners are saying that their bezels have taken extreme cold and hard cracks, with no ill effects. I strongly believe that Rolex would not introduce a ceramic bezel that wasn't exhaustively tested. As such, I personally believe it will perfrom extremely well, and with few if any breakages. It certainly has a reflective gloss that is almost liquid, and which has its own distinctive bling aesthetic qualities compared to the metal bezel inserts. I like both for different reasons. Chris

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