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gwozhog · 14 January 2013, 01:24 AM

So the ceramic bezel has been around a few years now. Is RSC still the only one who can install a ceramic bezel with out cracking it? Has anyone seen the press that they use?

kilyung · 14 January 2013, 01:36 AM

I've heard ABC out west has done it a few times but they make you sign off on any damage.

padi56 · 14 January 2013, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

So the ceramic bezel has been around a few years now. Is RSC still the only one who can install a ceramic bezel with out cracking it? Has anyone seen the press that they use?

If you have the correct tools and experience then anyone could refit one, but until then its best to leave it to the RSC and to those skilled in ceramic insert replacement.

TSW · 14 January 2013, 01:49 AM

Here we are.

gwozhog · 15 January 2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Here we are.

Thanks for the pics.

mailman · 16 January 2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Here we are.

Thank you Thomas

impalass · 16 January 2013, 09:45 PM

Interesting, thanks for sharing TWS.

Johny · 16 January 2013, 10:22 PM

thank you thomas.

nch209 · 16 January 2013, 04:50 PM

Thanks. I too was looking for similar info

perpetualman88 · 16 January 2013, 05:03 PM

My watchmaker has the press and kit to install ceramic bezels. He had to beg Rolex to actually get a second press but they finally let him.

The press and specialized tools are needed from Rolex in order to do a proper job.

My watchmaker told me he has only had to replace 2 ceramic bezels so far but wanted to be able to do them so he could tackle any job a client may have for him. My watchmaker is rolex certified and has a parts account.

77T · 16 January 2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

My watchmaker has the press and kit to install ceramic bezels. He had to beg Rolex to actually get a second press but they finally let him.

The press and specialized tools are needed from Rolex in order to do a proper job.

My watchmaker told me he has only had to replace 2 ceramic bezels so far but wanted to be able to do them so he could tackle any job a client may have for him. My watchmaker is rolex certified and has a parts account.

Smart idea - the cost of the tools will surely rise as the demand curve begins to swing upward for ceramic bezel work. After a few years, with sales volume of the newer models, the demand should rise quickly.

perpetualman88 · 16 January 2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Smart idea - the cost of the tools will surely rise as the demand curve begins to swing upward for ceramic bezel work. After a few years, with sales volume of the newer models, the demand should rise quickly.

I agree.

The tool set with the proper press is quite amazing. It takes so many different tools just to put in one of these bezels its really quite amazing.

Next time I am at his office I will see if he will let me take a picture of the press and tools.

adriandavidb · 16 January 2013, 10:53 PM

Hi

New to the forum, firstly I'd like to say what a great idea this is for those who appreciate quality timepieves!

I have a rolex Sub date , purchased new in 2002; I have not checked the serial number on the watch, but it did come from a reputable dealer, and the information on the guarantee form designates it as a type "16610".

I have a couple of questions about it, since Rolex have introduces several upgrades over the years:

1) I assume the watch case is made from the (upgraded) 904L steel, whereas the strap is likely to be the older type (916L or 918L, I forget); is this correct?

2) What material is the bezel of the watch constructed from? The numbers are not recessed, and I guess it's too old to be ceracrom (if that's the correct spelling?); is is ceramic or something else?

Many thanks everyone.

I have a ton of less specific horological questions to follow at some stage also; relative merits of different types of movements etc.

I look forward to learning a lot here!

14 January 2013, 01:24 AM	#1
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Ceramic bezel install So the ceramic bezel has been around a few years now. Is RSC still the only one who can install a ceramic bezel with out cracking it? Has anyone seen the press that they use? __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

14 January 2013, 01:49 AM	#4
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Here we are. Attached Images __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

16 January 2013, 10:22 PM	#8
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	thank you thomas. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

16 January 2013, 04:50 PM	#9
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Thanks. I too was looking for similar info __________________ nch209

14 January 2013, 01:36 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've heard ABC out west has done it a few times but they make you sign off on any damage.

16 January 2013, 09:45 PM	#7
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Interesting, thanks for sharing TWS.

16 January 2013, 05:03 PM	#10
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	My watchmaker has the press and kit to install ceramic bezels. He had to beg Rolex to actually get a second press but they finally let him. The press and specialized tools are needed from Rolex in order to do a proper job. My watchmaker told me he has only had to replace 2 ceramic bezels so far but wanted to be able to do them so he could tackle any job a client may have for him. My watchmaker is rolex certified and has a parts account.

16 January 2013, 10:53 PM	#13
adriandavidb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: England Posts: 1	Hi New to the forum, firstly I'd like to say what a great idea this is for those who appreciate quality timepieves! I have a rolex Sub date , purchased new in 2002; I have not checked the serial number on the watch, but it did come from a reputable dealer, and the information on the guarantee form designates it as a type "16610". I have a couple of questions about it, since Rolex have introduces several upgrades over the years: 1) I assume the watch case is made from the (upgraded) 904L steel, whereas the strap is likely to be the older type (916L or 918L, I forget); is this correct? 2) What material is the bezel of the watch constructed from? The numbers are not recessed, and I guess it's too old to be ceracrom (if that's the correct spelling?); is is ceramic or something else? Many thanks everyone. I have a ton of less specific horological questions to follow at some stage also; relative merits of different types of movements etc. I look forward to learning a lot here!

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