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Old 28 January 2019, 06:51 PM   #1
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Ceramic bezel on Steel 42mm ROO

Has anyone replaced the current steel bezel with a ceramic one?
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Tempted to do so for my Navy ROO.

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Old 28 January 2019, 11:57 PM   #2
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I haven't but your Navy looks great on bracelet!
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Old 29 January 2019, 12:17 AM   #3
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Is this even possible?


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Old 29 January 2019, 12:33 AM   #4
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Is this even possible?


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Not that I’m aware of.


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Old 29 January 2019, 01:13 AM   #5
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Not aware of the hidden difficulty..but if it's the same dimension as the steel bezel..It May be an easy swap..
I will contact AP about this.

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Old 29 January 2019, 01:14 AM   #6
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I haven't but your Navy looks great on bracelet!
Have been wearing it on bracelet coz I feel is more comfortable and easier to put on.

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Old 29 January 2019, 02:19 AM   #7
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I am curious whether AP will allow this to happen. good luck.
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Old 29 January 2019, 08:43 AM   #8
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Doubt AP would allow this, unless you are a Middle Eastern VIPrince.
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Old 29 January 2019, 09:15 PM   #9
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Not going to happen.
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Old 29 January 2019, 10:30 PM   #10
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No harm trying..The most I get a 'No' answer

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Old 29 January 2019, 11:02 PM   #11
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Not going to happen.


+1. Unless you spend BIG $$ at APSC, it's ain't gonna happen. Or you go procure a ceramic bezel yourself somehow and put it on (good luck on both counts).


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Old 30 January 2019, 03:02 AM   #12
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Yea, agree that there is a 0.00001% chance AP will let it happen.

Would be awesome if it was an option though.
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Old 2 February 2019, 05:49 AM   #13
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Just talked to AP London about a dial swap and they said they don't do them any more. Think bezel must be so as well then.
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Old 2 February 2019, 07:11 AM   #14
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I think this came up as a topic before, with no joy on the switch. Hope you have better success as would love to see the end result.
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Old 2 February 2019, 07:17 AM   #15
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I believe the only ceramic bezel replacement AP authorizes is for the Grand Prix

also they won't change the date wheel color anymore
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Old 2 February 2019, 10:04 AM   #16
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I tried many times to get a Ce bezel on the SS diver and was shut down. Also tried to get the Ce crowns on the FC diver and was shut down. They were really nice about it though. Maybe one day I'll have purchased enough APs like Roger to qualify for my own watch and I can make one.
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Old 2 February 2019, 06:20 PM   #17
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Will b home soon..Will update once the visit to AP is done.


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Old 4 February 2019, 06:36 AM   #18
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I tried many times to get a Ce bezel on the SS diver and was shut down. Also tried to get the Ce crowns on the FC diver and was shut down. They were really nice about it though. Maybe one day I'll have purchased enough APs like Roger to qualify for my own watch and I can make one.


Ceramic crowns would be a really great addition, and visually the CE bezel would too on the diver. But I think in terms of robustness against knocks/ chipping (not talking scratch resistance) I may be better off sticking with the SS even if it was a viable option from AP.

Would be one amazing watch though.

P.s. if custom speccing a diver, I think it would need the turned dial of the 15703 as well
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