Why Fluted?

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

It wasn't done by hand -- a tool with corresponding fluting would grab it from above. Screw-on casebacks have similar tools that grab the divots.

Although it's obviously just a design element on any modern Rolex.

It hadn't occurred to me when I made that statement that bezels might be turned to screw them down. The article you provided made me know better. Thanks.

[jinikari01]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Fluted is magical

Cosign 1000% on this image clip.

The way sun light hits and reflects off my fluted bezel is mesmerizing
I can stare at myDJ all day. LOL.

[sillo]

Originally Posted by Brew

This is great, thank you! A functional start that is now an aesthetic hallmark.

This sums it up perfectly.

[Johny]

Very interesting.

[glamorama]

So we can say the Rolex fluted bezel is like screws for Royal Oak bezel, was functional at one point but now integral part of the design.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

I was going to mention this as well as there has been info supporting this, although the first ones don't look like todays pretty sparkly fluted designs.

Ditto.
Of course there's the other functionality aspect with regards to the Command bezel on the Skydweller.
The bling factor is very effective though and hard to beat.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by glamorama

So we can say the Rolex fluted bezel is like screws for Royal Oak bezel, was functional at one point but now integral part of the design.

Only integral on the Skydweller.
It's as iconic as the Cyclops on a Rolex as well

[Razorbackrolex]

I think fluted dresses up what otherwise can seem more plain, provide a little flash, and also help hide scratches. This WG wedding band is 15 years old and beat to heck and it hides it pretty well.


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[schoolboy]

Learned something new!