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Kanger · 19 August 2010, 02:12 PM

I was just reading the whole DRSD thread on the watchtech, and the word bevel kept coming up. Can someone explain that to me and/or attach a picture. Thanks.

Jason71 · 19 August 2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kanger

I was just reading the whole DRSD thread on the watchtech, and the word bevel kept coming up. Can someone explain that to me and/or attach a picture. Thanks.

I don't know a whole lot about it, but as I understand the concept, Rolex once beveled the edges of their cases from the factory. Here is a borrowed pic

Poohsan · 19 August 2010, 02:26 PM

I know everyone calls it a beveled edge but it is actually a chamfered edge.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamfer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bevel

Kanger · 19 August 2010, 02:27 PM

Got it, thanks for the perfect explanations gents.

DadsWatch72 · 20 August 2010, 06:16 AM

Ask Jed..........

Rolesor · 20 August 2010, 06:44 AM

and done lol I love the quick answer threads :)

Subexplorer · 20 August 2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kanger

I was just reading the whole DRSD thread on the watchtech, and the word bevel kept coming up. Can someone explain that to me and/or attach a picture. Thanks.

Hello Kanger!
I addressed this matter in a recent post, which may be is of your interest:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=136609

I love the bevels in vintage sports models, specially Submariners, and would like Rolex maintained this feature in their present made line.

Cordial regards, Abel.

STEELINOX · 20 August 2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Poohsan

I know everyone calls it a beveled edge but it is actually a chamfered edge.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamfer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bevel

Top marks !

Yes, its called a Chamfer !

Thanks,
Randy

Kanger · 20 August 2010, 07:42 AM

Looking at the furniture picture on wikipedia was elucidating as well

chinklia · 4 September 2020, 12:45 AM

Wondering if thin bevels (circa 1990s sub) disappear over time through wear and tear? (No polishing)

padi56 · 4 September 2020, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kanger

I was just reading the whole DRSD thread on the watchtech, and the word bevel kept coming up. Can someone explain that to me and/or attach a picture. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by chinklia

Wondering if thin bevels (circa 1990s sub) disappear over time through wear and tear? (No polishing)

Picture below my very late 1999 SD seen more use and abuse than most of today's pampered watches will see in ten life times.Used as a proper working tool for many years with well over 600 hours underwater and got a lot of working as a tool watch scratches .And has been serviced and polished by 3 different RSC world wide and still looks good today with only one insert replacement cost then just £25 and a 5 minute DIY change. .

Its called the chamfered edge

GradyPhilpott · 4 September 2020, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Poohsan

I know everyone calls it a beveled edge but it is actually a chamfered edge.

faimag · 4 September 2020, 03:34 AM

It's a sexy thing of the past

Burlington · 4 September 2020, 03:40 AM

Just noticed this is a 10 year old thread !

What a rich library of resources TRF has.

CaptT · 4 September 2020, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Picture below my very late 1999 SD seen more use and abuse than most of today's pampered watches will see in ten life times.Used as a proper working tool for many years with well over 600 hours underwater and got a lot of working as a tool watch scratches .And has been serviced and polished by 3 different RSC world wide and still looks good today with only one insert replacement cost then just £25 and a 5 minute DIY change. .

Its called the chamfered edge

Sharp - I really like the lug holes version 16600, and agree on the utilitarian nature of the 5 digit Sea-Dwellers. I owned a Z serial "no-holes" 16600 and liked it but not enough to keep it.

flal · 4 September 2020, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

So helpful. Thank you!

GradyPhilpott · 4 September 2020, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by flal

So helpful. Thank you!

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19 August 2010, 02:12 PM	#1
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	What exactly is a bevel (edges)? I was just reading the whole DRSD thread on the watchtech, and the word bevel kept coming up. Can someone explain that to me and/or attach a picture. Thanks.

19 August 2010, 02:26 PM	#3
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	I know everyone calls it a beveled edge but it is actually a chamfered edge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamfer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bevel __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

20 August 2010, 06:44 AM	#6
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	and done lol I love the quick answer threads :) __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

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Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Just noticed this is a 10 year old thread ! What a rich library of resources TRF has. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

19 August 2010, 02:27 PM	#4
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Got it, thanks for the perfect explanations gents.

20 August 2010, 06:16 AM	#5
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Ask Jed..........

20 August 2010, 07:42 AM	#9
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Looking at the furniture picture on wikipedia was elucidating as well

4 September 2020, 12:45 AM	#10
chinklia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Malaysia Posts: 7	Wondering if thin bevels (circa 1990s sub) disappear over time through wear and tear? (No polishing)

4 September 2020, 03:34 AM	#13
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	It's a sexy thing of the past

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