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MAXI DIAL · 2 November 2007, 12:33 AM

Virtually indestructible. Impervious to scratches.

Sounds tougher than 904L.

Do you guys see where I am trying to get at?

A Rolex sport model with a full ceramic case and bracelet.

Can it be done?

It has been done!

Rolex claims that they bombard the ceramic bezel insert with gold or platinum or even steel (atom by atom).

That has not yet been done to a full watch (Case and bracelet)

But one question remains. Is ceramic tougher than steel?

thoughts

cjj14u · 2 November 2007, 12:38 AM

RADO has been making full ceramics for a long time....

I'm sure someone who has owned one may chime in....

Stef_Call · 2 November 2007, 12:48 AM

Would you want to wear a full Ceramic watch ??? Not me ? As stated above. If I did I would own a Rado by now. Not my Cup-O-tea :)

ohlins · 2 November 2007, 01:21 AM

IWC and Panerai are the latest to release new watches in ceramic......and they look good.....

but i dun think rolex would jump onto this trend any time soon.....or maybe never....:)

MAXI DIAL · 2 November 2007, 02:20 AM

Its been about 2 months now.

My GMT IIc is full of scratches all over, yet the bezel insert is spotless.

Maz25 · 2 November 2007, 05:53 AM

Tungston would be a good choice as well, it is scratch proof, it is light, it is strong and it looks nice. Some watch brands are using them already...

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 November 2007, 06:56 AM

IWC does it (the "Doppelchronograph"), and Rado, but I guess ceramic is more brittle than steel and would tend to shatter if you drop the watch on a hard surface.

Letsgodiving · 2 November 2007, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maz25

Tungston would be a good choice as well, it is scratch proof, it is light, it is strong and it looks nice. Some watch brands are using them already...

Tungston is actually a dense and heavy metal with a similar hardness rating as steel. It is often used to make narrow darts it is so heavy.

Destroy · 2 November 2007, 07:11 AM

Panerai's new Black Seal has a black ceramic case. Looks very cool. Unfortunately it's a manual wind.

Maz25 · 2 November 2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Tungston is actually a dense and heavy metal with a similar hardness rating as steel. It is often used to make narrow darts it is so heavy.

oh wow, I learn something new everyday here...gotta love this forum.....

TheDude · 3 November 2007, 11:37 AM

I am partial to the Chanel J12 models. White or Black Ceramic. A female sales rep I work with has 2 of them - a white and a black one.

This is the man's chronograph... very striking.

2 November 2007, 12:33 AM	#1
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	Ceramic Virtually indestructible. Impervious to scratches. Sounds tougher than 904L. Do you guys see where I am trying to get at? A Rolex sport model with a full ceramic case and bracelet. Can it be done? It has been done! Rolex claims that they bombard the ceramic bezel insert with gold or platinum or even steel (atom by atom). That has not yet been done to a full watch (Case and bracelet) But one question remains. Is ceramic tougher than steel? thoughts

2 November 2007, 01:21 AM	#4
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	IWC and Panerai are the latest to release new watches in ceramic......and they look good..... but i dun think rolex would jump onto this trend any time soon.....or maybe never....:) __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

2 November 2007, 06:56 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	IWC does it (the "Doppelchronograph"), and Rado, but I guess ceramic is more brittle than steel and would tend to shatter if you drop the watch on a hard surface. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 November 2007, 12:38 AM	#2
cjj14u Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Watch: 98 Explorer II Posts: 136	RADO has been making full ceramics for a long time.... I'm sure someone who has owned one may chime in....

2 November 2007, 12:48 AM	#3
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	Would you want to wear a full Ceramic watch ??? Not me ? As stated above. If I did I would own a Rado by now. Not my Cup-O-tea :)

2 November 2007, 02:20 AM	#5
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	Its been about 2 months now. My GMT IIc is full of scratches all over, yet the bezel insert is spotless.

2 November 2007, 05:53 AM	#6
Maz25 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ca Posts: 52	Tungston would be a good choice as well, it is scratch proof, it is light, it is strong and it looks nice. Some watch brands are using them already...

2 November 2007, 07:11 AM	#9
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Panerai's new Black Seal has a black ceramic case. Looks very cool. Unfortunately it's a manual wind.

3 November 2007, 11:37 AM	#11
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I am partial to the Chanel J12 models. White or Black Ceramic. A female sales rep I work with has 2 of them - a white and a black one. This is the man's chronograph... very striking.

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