Aluminium Bezel Insert Can Peel Off....

[wandyprawira]

Does anyone here know if the aluminium bezel insert can also peel off it's anodized color? I know the color can fade over time especially if the watch is often subjected to direct sunlight, but can the color layer be peeled off?

[colemanitis]

I don't think so.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

NO, I don't think so either

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by colemanitis

I don't think so.

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

NO, I don't think so either

Thanks for the quick responses guys. Can you explain why?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by wandyprawira

Thanks for the quick responses guys. Can you explain why?

Sure!

That is because it does not peel off

[USMCsilver]

Originally Posted by wandyprawira

Thanks for the quick responses guys. Can you explain why?

It is anodized which is a chemical process. Once a reaction takes place, there are no "layers" like an old painted house.

Learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodising

Notice the carabiners on the right -- that's basically a pepsi bezel GMT.

[colemanitis]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Sure!

That is because it does not peel off

The bezel coloring isn't something that's "attached" to the metal, therefore it can't be peeled off. I don't know how else to explain it.

[colemanitis]

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

It is anodized which is a chemical process. Once a reaction takes place, there are no "layers" like an old painted house.

Learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodising

Notice the carabiners on the right -- that's basically a pepsi bezel GMT.

Good expalantion! Much better than mine.

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Sure!

That is because it does not peel off

Yeah it's a good enlightenment.

And I'm sure as another perfectionist in this forum, you are wondering about the same question as I am, aren't you?!

[wandyprawira]

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

It is anodized which is a chemical process. Once a reaction takes place, there are no "layers" like an old painted house.

Learn more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodising

Notice the carabiners on the right -- that's basically a pepsi bezel GMT.

How can I miss this post. Great info there. Thanks.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by wandyprawira

Yeah it's a good enlightenment.

And I'm sure as another perfectionist in this forum, you are wondering about the same question as I am, aren't you?!

Yes, I only got two hours sleep since I was awake almost the whole night thinking about that bezel.

That is also why I could only come up with this "because that is how it is" reply

[USMCsilver]

Originally Posted by wandyprawira

How can I miss this post. Great info there. Thanks.

I'm somewhat useful every once in a while (or so my wife says).