ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Grey.Coupe · 10 March 2012, 11:23 AM

Anyone know if the bezel on the new Exp 2 is aluminum or SS? The edge polish suggests Stainless Steel, but other bezels in the Rolex line are said to be aluminum, and I was curious.

Searched first, but was told I am not privy to those threads...?

kilyung · 10 March 2012, 01:50 PM

Have you tried a magnet?

sheldonsmith · 11 March 2012, 01:52 AM

Good question, but I believe that it is 904L along with the rest of the watch. The way my bezel looks, it has the same consistency/shine/ability to scratch as the rest of the watch. The polished edge is one of the nicest aspects that I see on the Exp II. I think that if this were aluminum, the bezel would pop off easier and get dinged easier than the watch case, which I have not see happen. This bezel seems to behave the same as other stainless bezels on Rolex sport watches.

-Sheldon

Ironstark · 11 March 2012, 02:30 AM

Its 904L. Aluminum was used as the bezel inserts of the last generation of professional models before Ceramic.

TSW · 11 March 2012, 02:31 AM

Ss

Rikki · 11 March 2012, 10:51 AM

All explorer bezels are stainless I believe Rikki

Grey.Coupe · 12 March 2012, 12:13 AM

Thanks.

10 March 2012, 11:23 AM	#1
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	New Explorer ll 42mm Anyone know if the bezel on the new Exp 2 is aluminum or SS? The edge polish suggests Stainless Steel, but other bezels in the Rolex line are said to be aluminum, and I was curious. Searched first, but was told I am not privy to those threads...?

11 March 2012, 01:52 AM	#3
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Good question, but I believe that it is 904L along with the rest of the watch. The way my bezel looks, it has the same consistency/shine/ability to scratch as the rest of the watch. The polished edge is one of the nicest aspects that I see on the Exp II. I think that if this were aluminum, the bezel would pop off easier and get dinged easier than the watch case, which I have not see happen. This bezel seems to behave the same as other stainless bezels on Rolex sport watches. -Sheldon __________________

11 March 2012, 02:31 AM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Ss __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 March 2012, 10:51 AM	#6
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	All explorer bezels are stainless I believe Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

10 March 2012, 01:50 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Have you tried a magnet?

11 March 2012, 02:30 AM	#4
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	Its 904L. Aluminum was used as the bezel inserts of the last generation of professional models before Ceramic.

12 March 2012, 12:13 AM	#7
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	Thanks.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)