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SaddleSC · 19 November 2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks...my bad.

I have seen a couple stories on TRF re: smashed ceramic bezels...but nary any pics. Leads me to believe the fragility is greatly exaggerated.

I totally agree. I am not buying it without seeing some pics.

16610v · 19 November 2010, 01:29 PM

To me:

aluminum = the feel of outring of Paul Newman Daytona
Ceramic = the feel of outring of the current SS Daytona

Aluminum ring become more and more Vintage in my mind...

Danand · 19 November 2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tictocChuck

I'll be one of the lone voices in this thread that likes the ceramic bezel since it has more depth and visual interest with the index marks and numbers carved in and filled with precious metal...I think it's cool. At the same time I have the older Submariner with the aluminum bezel and it looks good too. If you're hitting the watch hard enough to crack the ceramic, I would imagine you would have more problems than just the bezel. Cheers.

X2 except I don't have an old sub but a subc and I love the bezel. I doubt it is a fragile as some people think.

timeisfathaoftruth · 19 November 2010, 01:33 PM

Have an aluminum TT sub in black and always will; but I love the look, the color, and the feel of the ceramic. Will add a ceramic sub; as it's just a matter of time and a question of whether it will be blue or green.

wokafu · 19 November 2010, 01:42 PM

errrr..im sory charlie aka mocking bird...guess i'll write 'better english' next time...cheerio..

JUSTROLEXES · 19 November 2010, 01:45 PM

I'm glad you guys don't like the Ceramic

so I can keep on buying them

...I found few that I forgot in my trunk

and they're all Ceramic

ArthurU · 19 November 2010, 01:46 PM

I love the ceramic

Zed Homme · 19 November 2010, 01:51 PM

Oh my god Tony!

I love the ceramic dials, but only in black. The new green and blue just seem flat to me. The new LV would have been killer if they did it with a black bezel and that cool green/gold dial...

wokafu · 19 November 2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by justrolexes

I'm glad you guys don't like the Ceramic

so I can keep on buying them

...I found few that I forgot in my trunk

and they're all Ceramic

damnnnnnn...wat a collection...thumbs UP !!

austinnh · 19 November 2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I have seen a couple stories on TRF re: smashed ceramic bezels...but nary any pics. Leads me to believe the fragility is greatly exaggerated.

The pics are around the internet and have been posted here and at WUS. If you really want me to I can go dig them up. Or you can go find them. But they're there. I think three in another thread.

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Originally Posted by tictocChuck

If you're hitting the watch hard enough to crack the ceramic, I would imagine you would have more problems than just the bezel.

In most of the incidents I've heard of, the ceramic bezel broke and nothing else. No trouble with the movement. No chip in the sapphire. In some cases, the owner claimed there was no hard impact at all.

The ceramic bezels break sometimes, the aluminum ones don't. But the ceramics are more resistant to cosmetic scratches and fading. Which one is more durable? It depends on weather your concerned about cosmetic or functional durability.

Personally, I bash my Rolex into lots of things, so I stick with aluminum.

JUSTROLEXES · 19 November 2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Oh my god Tony!

I love the ceramic dials, but only in black. The new green and blue just seem flat to me. The new LV would have been killer if they did it with a black bezel and that cool green/gold dial...

I Have 3 Green and 2 Black and I was thinking to have my watchmaker place one of the green bezels on the Black Sub I'm sure it will look awesome but I haven't lost my mind YET

ersnyder · 19 November 2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerNutta

Heya guys,

I just got the New LV with the Ceramic bezel.

Its a lovely watch and I love the look. But Is it me.. I aint a fan of the ceramic bezel. Maybe I'm used to the old aluminium one of my old sub.

Am I the only one?

No, you're not the only one to not be a fan of the ceramic bezel. But you MAY be the only one who's not a fan but went ahead and got the watch anyway! What's up with that?!

Zed Homme · 19 November 2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by justrolexes

I Have 3 Green and 2 Black and I was thinking to have my watchmaker place one of the green bezels on the Black Sub I'm sure it will look awesome but I haven't lost my mind YET

Please don't, I've been trying to save my money for that Cartier we discussed. A black bezeled LV would throw a real wrench in that plan...

dsio · 19 November 2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerNutta

Heya guys,

I just got the New LV with the Ceramic bezel.

Its a lovely watch and I love the look. But Is it me.. I aint a fan of the ceramic bezel. Maybe I'm used to the old aluminium one of my old sub.

Am I the only one?

If you're interested in offloading it for a 1680, I'm in AU and happy to part with my Aluminium bezel ;)

JUSTROLEXES · 19 November 2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Please don't, I've been trying to save my money for that Cartier we discussed. A black bezeled LV would throw a real wrench in that plan...

Chris

BeerNutta · 19 November 2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ersnyder

No, you're not the only one to not be a fan of the ceramic bezel. But you MAY be the only one who's not a fan but went ahead and got the watch anyway! What's up with that?!

I wanted a new Sub. My fiance knows Green is my favorite color and Im always yabbering about the Green Sub. So she went and bought me one.

I told her I would have probably preferred the older version. But she said that in our house.. We now have a no second hand policy. (long story)

I just have a feeling Im going to cop a bill for a Hermes birkin bag sooner or later.

BeerNutta · 19 November 2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dsio

If you're interested in offloading it for a 1680, I'm in AU and happy to part with my Aluminium bezel ;)

Lol!

Fiance would kill me.

dsio · 19 November 2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerNutta

Lol!

Fiance would kill me.

Offload the Fiance as well and I'll throw in an Omega

GradyPhilpott · 19 November 2010, 04:21 PM

I saw an LV ceramic sub tonight for the first time and I like it a lot.

The green bezel looks nice and clean and the green dial seems to change from green to black depending on the angle.

It doesn't look at all like most of the pictures. I've seen.

Trev · 19 November 2010, 05:12 PM

Tony: Your dealer must be grinning ear to ear when you walk in ;) The WG sub is on my shortlist, assuming it fits my girly wrist. I've been trying to find more of your pics featuring this model.

I was happy to hear Rolex switched to a ceramic bezel. I would assume any action that shatters ceramic wouldd leave a decent gash on Alu.

esm · 20 November 2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by justrolexes

I'm glad you guys don't like the Ceramic

so I can keep on buying them

...I found few that I forgot in my trunk

and they're all Ceramic

great inventory Tony

there are going to be some lucky people

so many ceramics

as Ken mentioned earlier, i too DO NOT LIKE CERAMIC, i love them

i'm on my number 3 and i can see many more to come

Atomant · 20 November 2010, 12:36 AM

It's funny I only like the ceramic on my TT Sub C. On the SS models I prefer the alu inserts.

1 mo post to 2000!

Oyster Al · 20 November 2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by level

I can't get into the ceramic look. It looks too shiny, too much like plastic. I like the better scratch resistance but I wonder how well it will take a confrontation with a door jamb, something bound to happen eventually.

what he said.

looking to buy · 20 November 2010, 12:45 AM

Have both, love both

WildECayotee · 20 November 2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by looking to buy

have both, love both

x2

RolexADinFL · 20 November 2010, 01:12 AM

I LOVE the ceramic.

My SS GMT-C takes a major beating and ALWAYS looks crisp due to the new ceramic bezel!

AD

t e x · 20 November 2010, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justrolexes

I'm glad you guys don't like the Ceramic

so I can keep on buying them

...I found few that I forgot in my trunk

and they're all Ceramic

What kind of car are you driving again

dang sweet Tony

ps ~ btw I have seen posted pics here on chipped/damaged ceramics

ersnyder · 20 November 2010, 01:41 AM

I gotta believe that what would chip a ceramic would seriously ding an aluminum insert. I have both and really like both but so far have found the ceramic to be pretty durable.

Traveler · 20 November 2010, 01:45 AM

The ceramic is a fine watch.

t e x · 20 November 2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ersnyder

I gotta believe that what would chip a ceramic would seriously ding an aluminum insert. I have both and really like both but so far have found the ceramic to be pretty durable.

yeah, but living with a ding vs a chip or worse is one thing and the cost to replace and make whole again may be another for an owner. just saying

19 November 2010, 01:29 PM	#32
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	To me: aluminum = the feel of outring of Paul Newman Daytona Ceramic = the feel of outring of the current SS Daytona Aluminum ring become more and more Vintage in my mind... __________________ Instagram: litwing23

19 November 2010, 01:33 PM	#34
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Have an aluminum TT sub in black and always will; but I love the look, the color, and the feel of the ceramic. Will add a ceramic sub; as it's just a matter of time and a question of whether it will be blue or green. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

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19 November 2010, 04:21 PM	#49
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I saw an LV ceramic sub tonight for the first time and I like it a lot. The green bezel looks nice and clean and the green dial seems to change from green to black depending on the angle. It doesn't look at all like most of the pictures. I've seen. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

20 November 2010, 12:36 AM	#52
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	It's funny I only like the ceramic on my TT Sub C. On the SS models I prefer the alu inserts. 1 mo post to 2000! __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

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19 November 2010, 01:46 PM	#37
ArthurU Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Arthur Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 173	I love the ceramic

19 November 2010, 01:51 PM	#38
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Oh my god Tony! I love the ceramic dials, but only in black. The new green and blue just seem flat to me. The new LV would have been killer if they did it with a black bezel and that cool green/gold dial...

19 November 2010, 05:12 PM	#50
Trev "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AU Watch: Ω 2599.80 Posts: 387	Tony: Your dealer must be grinning ear to ear when you walk in ;) The WG sub is on my shortlist, assuming it fits my girly wrist. I've been trying to find more of your pics featuring this model. I was happy to hear Rolex switched to a ceramic bezel. I would assume any action that shatters ceramic wouldd leave a decent gash on Alu.

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20 November 2010, 01:12 AM	#56
RolexADinFL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 114	I LOVE the ceramic. My SS GMT-C takes a major beating and ALWAYS looks crisp due to the new ceramic bezel! AD

20 November 2010, 01:41 AM	#58
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	I gotta believe that what would chip a ceramic would seriously ding an aluminum insert. I have both and really like both but so far have found the ceramic to be pretty durable.

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Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	The ceramic is a fine watch.

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