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Like To Watch · 18 October 2011, 11:42 PM

Should Rolex have put a Ceramic Bezel on the new 216570 Explorer II?.

GerardoG · 18 October 2011, 11:47 PM

McLovin · 18 October 2011, 11:48 PM

No, they need to offer non-ceramic tool watches too. Expl II looks great as is

esm · 18 October 2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Like To Watch

Should Rolex have put a Ceramic Bezel on the new 216570 Explorer II?.

No. I think it is great to have something that looked different to most of the sports models.

Speed · 18 October 2011, 11:49 PM

Ugh. No.

smallcandle · 18 October 2011, 11:55 PM

Absolutey not. I am already tired of the ceramic trend and love to see watches still retain a traditional look.

rolepam312 · 19 October 2011, 12:02 AM

May I ask what is the benefit or why is ceramic better than the non ceramic bezel? ( was it made out of aluminum prior to the ceramic?) I know it's more expensive to replace it should something happen, but is it just marketing ploy? Thanks

Cru Jones · 19 October 2011, 12:09 AM

hmmmm....not sure how to get the brushed steel look in a ceramic.

CKLinLA · 19 October 2011, 12:24 AM

Under Rolex's product differentiation/marketing mindset, the Explorer series
is suppose to be well ... a watch for exploring (caves, mountains/climbing...).
This excludes possibility of having a ceramic bezel, because being tough
and taking knocks/bangs is a basic part of its product image.

Besides, as mentioned by Cru, the brushed steel bezel is an integral part of
the Explorer II 'look'.

dddrees · 19 October 2011, 12:42 AM

No

capote · 19 October 2011, 12:45 AM

All this shiny ceramic stuff will look dated before long.

JUSTROLEXES · 19 October 2011, 12:49 AM

I think they did a great job as is now

slcbbrown · 19 October 2011, 12:50 AM

Then it would be a GMT, wouldn't it?

TonyD · 19 October 2011, 12:55 AM

I would vote no, that the stainless bezel looks great and is very traditional for this model of watch.

HOWEVER I must say that my wife has her eye on a Chopard with a white ceramic bezel and it is STUNNING looking. It has roman numerals set into the material. The images just don't do it justice.

http://www.chopard.com/#/en/happycol...n/288525-3002/

MortgageGuy · 19 October 2011, 01:01 AM

IMHO it is perfect the way it is. Love the non ceramic for change

chillviper · 19 October 2011, 01:05 AM

Nope

azguy · 19 October 2011, 01:27 AM

No way, steel is real.....

siewmaiwatch · 19 October 2011, 01:46 AM

Nope, ceramic does not belong on the exp.

Like To Watch · 19 October 2011, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

Then it would be a GMT, wouldn't it?

Only if the bezel moved.

dooder202 · 19 October 2011, 01:54 AM

I feel the piece is WAY overpriced.

MY-WATCH · 19 October 2011, 01:57 AM

Gary1407 · 19 October 2011, 02:04 AM

no way , its perfect as it is

Submarino · 19 October 2011, 02:04 AM

Definitely no cerachrom bezel on a model that always had a SS bezel. Wouldn't look right plus the watch is meant to be a tool watch all the way. I personally hate the cerachrom bezels and that's the reason why I sold my GMTIIc after 6 months of owning it.

Art 1 · 19 October 2011, 02:09 AM

No.

masterserg · 19 October 2011, 02:30 AM

Nooooo

Rollie2011 · 19 October 2011, 03:32 AM

Keeperoftime · 19 October 2011, 05:04 AM

No.

TSW · 19 October 2011, 05:18 AM

No

Like To Watch · 19 October 2011, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

All this shiny ceramic stuff will look dated before long.

Why?.

Like To Watch · 21 January 2013, 01:53 AM

Has anyone changed their opinion?

18 October 2011, 11:42 PM	#1
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18 October 2011, 11:55 PM	#6
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19 October 2011, 12:55 AM	#14
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	I would vote no, that the stainless bezel looks great and is very traditional for this model of watch. HOWEVER I must say that my wife has her eye on a Chopard with a white ceramic bezel and it is STUNNING looking. It has roman numerals set into the material. The images just don't do it justice. http://www.chopard.com/#/en/happycol...n/288525-3002/ __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

18 October 2011, 11:47 PM	#2
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18 October 2011, 11:48 PM	#3
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	No, they need to offer non-ceramic tool watches too. Expl II looks great as is

18 October 2011, 11:49 PM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Ugh. No.

19 October 2011, 12:02 AM	#7
rolepam312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 415	May I ask what is the benefit or why is ceramic better than the non ceramic bezel? ( was it made out of aluminum prior to the ceramic?) I know it's more expensive to replace it should something happen, but is it just marketing ploy? Thanks

19 October 2011, 12:09 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	hmmmm....not sure how to get the brushed steel look in a ceramic.

19 October 2011, 12:24 AM	#9
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Under Rolex's product differentiation/marketing mindset, the Explorer series is suppose to be well ... a watch for exploring (caves, mountains/climbing...). This excludes possibility of having a ceramic bezel, because being tough and taking knocks/bangs is a basic part of its product image. Besides, as mentioned by Cru, the brushed steel bezel is an integral part of the Explorer II 'look'.

19 October 2011, 12:45 AM	#11
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	All this shiny ceramic stuff will look dated before long.

19 October 2011, 12:50 AM	#13
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Then it would be a GMT, wouldn't it?

19 October 2011, 01:01 AM	#15
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	IMHO it is perfect the way it is. Love the non ceramic for change __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

19 October 2011, 01:05 AM	#16
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Nope

19 October 2011, 01:27 AM	#17
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	No way, steel is real.....

19 October 2011, 01:46 AM	#18
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	Nope, ceramic does not belong on the exp.

19 October 2011, 01:54 AM	#20
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	I feel the piece is WAY overpriced.

19 October 2011, 01:57 AM	#21
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19 October 2011, 02:04 AM	#22
Gary1407 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: Moscow Russia Watch: RRR,PP,VC etc Posts: 110	no way , its perfect as it is __________________ RRR,PP,VC,Zenith

19 October 2011, 02:04 AM	#23
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Definitely no cerachrom bezel on a model that always had a SS bezel. Wouldn't look right plus the watch is meant to be a tool watch all the way. I personally hate the cerachrom bezels and that's the reason why I sold my GMTIIc after 6 months of owning it. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

19 October 2011, 02:09 AM	#24
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	No.

19 October 2011, 02:30 AM	#25
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Nooooo __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

19 October 2011, 03:32 AM	#26
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19 October 2011, 05:18 AM	#28
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21 January 2013, 01:53 AM	#30
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Has anyone changed their opinion?

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