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WatchMeGo · 4 April 2010, 01:06 AM

i am new to the site as well as the brand. i do however have a few questions about some of the models i have been eyeing for purchase.
1) does anyone know if the green crystal Milgauss is just as "strong"/scratch resistant as other sapphire crystals?? i heard that the "greening" process makes the crystal more brittle?
2) Submariner, if im not interested in collecting, but just want a good sub, what reference numbers would you suggest? and what is the expected prices?
3) Lastly could anyone tell me from personal experience with a new ceramic bezel (GMT IIC) Are they as "scratch proof" as they say? and if not what are the service measures taken to restore a scratched ceramic bezel? is it an insert?

Thanks a lot for your time guys!

BMAN8 · 4 April 2010, 01:12 AM

1. Some claim it's more brittle than a regular, non-green, crystal.

2. 16610 (has date) $5,800.00. 14060M (no date) $4,900.00.

3. Scratch resistant, perhaps? They can break which requires replacement of the entire bezel as the ceramic is not an insert.

WatchMeGo · 4 April 2010, 01:15 AM

right on thanks a lot for the quick response, do you know what kind of price diff i should expect between green Crystal mil and non?
and in regards to the sub i mean like which letter, like V,M,Z? cause i have had my eye on one with th "rolexrolexrolex" around the haut. but just wondering what year you would recomend ?

Tools · 4 April 2010, 01:21 AM

Sapphire is sapphire, so I don't expect that the green is any more fragiole than the clear..

What is likely is that a scratch on the green will be more noticeable.... like a scratch on the clearcoat of a white car cannot be seen, but a small scratch on the clearcoat of a black car looks like a scar due to the light refraction of the scratch.... I believe that is why they do not etch a coronet into the green crystals... it would likely look like a beacon............

As far as a V, M, Z Sub Date........... they all are exactly the same except you will find some with an engraved rehaut and some not.. that is a personal decision and cosmetic only.

WatchMeGo · 4 April 2010, 06:07 AM

awesome thanks a lot! This forum is extremely helpful, you guys are great!

4 April 2010, 01:06 AM	#1
WatchMeGo Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada Posts: 130	couple of rolex questions for you guys i am new to the site as well as the brand. i do however have a few questions about some of the models i have been eyeing for purchase. 1) does anyone know if the green crystal Milgauss is just as "strong"/scratch resistant as other sapphire crystals?? i heard that the "greening" process makes the crystal more brittle? 2) Submariner, if im not interested in collecting, but just want a good sub, what reference numbers would you suggest? and what is the expected prices? 3) Lastly could anyone tell me from personal experience with a new ceramic bezel (GMT IIC) Are they as "scratch proof" as they say? and if not what are the service measures taken to restore a scratched ceramic bezel? is it an insert? Thanks a lot for your time guys!

4 April 2010, 01:21 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Sapphire is sapphire, so I don't expect that the green is any more fragiole than the clear.. What is likely is that a scratch on the green will be more noticeable.... like a scratch on the clearcoat of a white car cannot be seen, but a small scratch on the clearcoat of a black car looks like a scar due to the light refraction of the scratch.... I believe that is why they do not etch a coronet into the green crystals... it would likely look like a beacon............ As far as a V, M, Z Sub Date........... they all are exactly the same except you will find some with an engraved rehaut and some not.. that is a personal decision and cosmetic only. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 April 2010, 01:12 AM	#2
BMAN8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CAN Posts: 629	1. Some claim it's more brittle than a regular, non-green, crystal. 2. 16610 (has date) $5,800.00. 14060M (no date) $4,900.00. 3. Scratch resistant, perhaps? They can break which requires replacement of the entire bezel as the ceramic is not an insert.

4 April 2010, 01:15 AM	#3
WatchMeGo Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada Posts: 130	right on thanks a lot for the quick response, do you know what kind of price diff i should expect between green Crystal mil and non? and in regards to the sub i mean like which letter, like V,M,Z? cause i have had my eye on one with th "rolexrolexrolex" around the haut. but just wondering what year you would recomend ?

4 April 2010, 06:07 AM	#5
WatchMeGo Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada Posts: 130	awesome thanks a lot! This forum is extremely helpful, you guys are great!

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