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MagedMS · 8 July 2010, 05:25 AM

Rolex has introduced over the past several years new models having Ceramic Bezels (Subs,GMTs,DSSD,YMII).. Some people like it others used not to like it and some still don't like it.. Anyway it's all a matter of personal taste.. But for me, I do like Cermic Bezels.

In this post I'd like to focus on complaints of some Daytona and ExpII owners rubbing the black printed Tachy scale and 24 Hrs. while polishing their Bezels.. (There are lots of posts about this topic..).. From this point I think we have to start thinking that Ceramic Bezels will for sure solve this problem.. So do you think Rolex will have this move ? What's your personal opinion about it for each of the obove mentioned models ?

..To start,, I guess and I am waiting that Rolex will come up with a Daytona C and ExpII C soon.. That's why I didn't add either of these models to my proudly owned collection until now..

mike · 8 July 2010, 06:07 AM

If recent history is a guide the next generation of EXP II will maintain the steel bezel.

TheVTCGuy · 8 July 2010, 06:32 AM

I don't know too much about it, but is it possible for a "C" Bezel on a Daytona?

The GMT and Submariner bezels are not actually attached to the watch case, since they are rotatable. I don't see how Rolex could attach a ceramic bezel to a SS case. But... as much as it pains me to admit this... I don't know everything....

Rolesor · 8 July 2010, 10:06 AM

We all know what the new Expy looks like based on those leaked images / photos from basel this year!

A daytona would be interesting but I'm not sure if I see it happening or not - I'm sure we'll get there someday with one of them!

Autobot · 8 July 2010, 11:42 AM

If they were to go ceramic with the EXP II I would not buy one. I would be more worried about cracking the bezel than enjoying wearing the watch.

Dr.B · 8 July 2010, 11:44 AM

My vote is to keep the Daytona "as is".

timeisfathaoftruth · 8 July 2010, 12:45 PM

Don't want any cermic bezels on my daytona....but I do love the new cermic subs.

andrew79 · 8 July 2010, 02:11 PM

I don't see how they can include ceramic in daytona or explorer 2... mainly because the bezel is the same SS material for the current models. And it's not a moving bezel... so if it's purely for cosmetics upgrade, i don't think they will create it with ceramic.

dsio · 8 July 2010, 02:55 PM

Ceramic indices on a steel bezel to ensure they don't rub off or anything with age perhaps. Add a 2mm size increase and they'd have a winner.

petespendthrift · 8 July 2010, 06:05 PM

The black numbers on the current Exp2 bezel do not normally have a problem with rubbing off - unless you get one of the "special" Chinese versions. If the steel bezel gets damaged it can still be replaced relatively cheaply (unlike the ceramic ones).

No fix is required and I am one who hopes that Rolex do not ruin this model as they have some others by making size increases or a load of pointless and tacky "improvements" to justify the outrageous prices. There are a variety of tastes amongst buyers so they should leave something for those that prefer function over form.

esm · 8 July 2010, 06:37 PM

dont think it will happen as the Daytona and ExpII bezel does not have inserts....

Psmith · 8 July 2010, 07:32 PM

Well the ceramic part is the insert, so I can't see how/why Rolex would change from metal to ceramic for a fixed bezel.

Cheers

8 July 2010, 05:25 AM	#1
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	Daytona C / Explorer II C.. What do you think? Rolex has introduced over the past several years new models having Ceramic Bezels (Subs,GMTs,DSSD,YMII).. Some people like it others used not to like it and some still don't like it.. Anyway it's all a matter of personal taste.. But for me, I do like Cermic Bezels. In this post I'd like to focus on complaints of some Daytona and ExpII owners rubbing the black printed Tachy scale and 24 Hrs. while polishing their Bezels.. (There are lots of posts about this topic..).. From this point I think we have to start thinking that Ceramic Bezels will for sure solve this problem.. So do you think Rolex will have this move ? What's your personal opinion about it for each of the obove mentioned models ? ..To start,, I guess and I am waiting that Rolex will come up with a Daytona C and ExpII C soon.. That's why I didn't add either of these models to my proudly owned collection until now.. __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER-114060/116610 LN/116613 LB ROLEX DEEPSEA-116660/116660 DBL/SD43-126600 ROLEX GMT II C-116710 LN/EXPLORER II-216570 BK ROLEX DAYTONA-116503 BLABR ROLEX MILLGAUSS-116400 GV

8 July 2010, 10:06 AM	#4
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	We all know what the new Expy looks like based on those leaked images / photos from basel this year! A daytona would be interesting but I'm not sure if I see it happening or not - I'm sure we'll get there someday with one of them! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

8 July 2010, 11:42 AM	#5
Autobot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Colin Location: Charleston, SC Watch: LV, EXPII, BLNR Posts: 303	If they were to go ceramic with the EXP II I would not buy one. I would be more worried about cracking the bezel than enjoying wearing the watch. __________________

8 July 2010, 11:44 AM	#6
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	My vote is to keep the Daytona "as is". __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

8 July 2010, 12:45 PM	#7
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Don't want any cermic bezels on my daytona....but I do love the new cermic subs. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

8 July 2010, 06:07 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	If recent history is a guide the next generation of EXP II will maintain the steel bezel.

8 July 2010, 06:32 AM	#3
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I don't know too much about it, but is it possible for a "C" Bezel on a Daytona? The GMT and Submariner bezels are not actually attached to the watch case, since they are rotatable. I don't see how Rolex could attach a ceramic bezel to a SS case. But... as much as it pains me to admit this... I don't know everything....

8 July 2010, 02:11 PM	#8
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	I don't see how they can include ceramic in daytona or explorer 2... mainly because the bezel is the same SS material for the current models. And it's not a moving bezel... so if it's purely for cosmetics upgrade, i don't think they will create it with ceramic. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

8 July 2010, 02:55 PM	#9
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Ceramic indices on a steel bezel to ensure they don't rub off or anything with age perhaps. Add a 2mm size increase and they'd have a winner.

8 July 2010, 06:05 PM	#10
petespendthrift Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 185	The black numbers on the current Exp2 bezel do not normally have a problem with rubbing off - unless you get one of the "special" Chinese versions. If the steel bezel gets damaged it can still be replaced relatively cheaply (unlike the ceramic ones). No fix is required and I am one who hopes that Rolex do not ruin this model as they have some others by making size increases or a load of pointless and tacky "improvements" to justify the outrageous prices. There are a variety of tastes amongst buyers so they should leave something for those that prefer function over form.

8 July 2010, 06:37 PM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	dont think it will happen as the Daytona and ExpII bezel does not have inserts....

8 July 2010, 07:32 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Well the ceramic part is the insert, so I can't see how/why Rolex would change from metal to ceramic for a fixed bezel. Cheers __________________

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