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mad_1974 · 23 April 2013, 02:37 AM

Hey,
Here's a shot of my GMTII C; notice the number 4. I've got a couple of small scratches. Not sure if I'd want to do anything about it now, but if I did what are the options and costs? I'm interested to know if anyone else has had a ceramic bezel repaired or if it needs to be replaced.

Thanks in advance. Here's the pic.

alubin · 23 April 2013, 02:42 AM

Wow sorry to see that. It would annoy me to no end...Im sure the experts can tell you what to do but good luck!

Tools · 23 April 2013, 02:42 AM

First I would look closely enough to see if it is contaminate that can be removed or if the platinum PVD has actually chipped..

Don't know if there is a repair.. replacement is about 700 bucks..

SWISSAHOLICS · 23 April 2013, 02:59 AM

Looks like contaminate to me....are you sure those are scratches? Or perhaps the ceramic has chipped off?

mcavana · 23 April 2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

replacement is about 700 bucks..

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Honestly, this is why I don't think I would ever want a ceramic... That is a lot of cash to have to fork out for a part that is pretty much guaranteed to get visually messed up if the watch is worn often.

mrhy · 23 April 2013, 03:20 AM

I just got an aluminum isert at rolex RSC for $75.00 no idea about ceramic

mad_1974 · 23 April 2013, 04:19 AM

I'm going to chalk this up to character building...on my part...not the watch. Maybe in a few years when Rolex figures out the ceramic Pepsi, I'll have a built in excuse to get a new insert.

R.J. · 23 April 2013, 04:39 AM

I kind of like it. It makes your watch individual and unique.

Grey.Coupe · 23 April 2013, 04:45 AM

Expensive... U$1200 or so.

landroverking · 23 April 2013, 07:09 AM

Yet another reason I don't care for the "Cs"
First reason is the super case.

AnnemarieGirl · 23 April 2013, 08:25 AM

I thought ceramic was impervious to such things?

RRGHOST1 · 23 April 2013, 08:28 AM

That wouldn't worry me really !

TheDude · 23 April 2013, 08:37 AM

Check to see if this might be considered a manufacturing defect. Looks like the PVD platinum has come off as others have pointed out. I would not expect this to happen.

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rmfnla · 23 April 2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Check to see if this might be considered a manufacturing defect. Looks like the PVD platinum has come off as others have pointed out. I would not expect this to happen.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

It's certainly worth a trip to the AD to see what they have to say.

Who knows, they might surprise you and take care of it...

tudorluv · 23 April 2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_1974

I'm going to chalk this up to character building...on my part...not the watch. Maybe in a few years when Rolex figures out the ceramic Pepsi, I'll have a built in excuse to get a new insert.

that's a great idea - maybe this Basel 2013 we will get a ceramic Pepsi?
hopefully sooner than later!

bottom of the ninth · 23 April 2013, 11:36 AM

I would not worry about it at all... wear it and enjoy it

gwozhog · 23 April 2013, 12:19 PM

I have repaired a scratched ceramic bezel however it was not on the coated number. First you need a loupe to inspect it. I might also take a plastic toothpick and see if it is debree of some sort. If it is not I would head to an art supply store and buy a a paint pen that matches the numbers and just touch it up myself. Good luck.

rolex75216 · 23 April 2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_1974

I'm going to chalk this up to character building...on my part...not the watch. Maybe in a few years when Rolex figures out the ceramic Pepsi, I'll have a built in excuse to get a new insert.

If you decide to leave it, simply look at it as a one of a kind piece and that it adds character and a story to the watch.

xtra3cats · 23 April 2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

I have repaired a scratched ceramic bezel however it was not on the coated number. First you need a loupe to inspect it. I might also take a plastic toothpick and see if it is debree of some sort. If it is not I would head to an art supply store and buy a a paint pen that matches the numbers and just touch it up myself. Good luck.

May I ask how deep the scratches are, what did you use and how did you do it?

Reason I ask is that under the loupe my GMT II bezel shows tiny hairline scratches and I want to do something about it. No big deal if it can't be done but I want to try if it is doable.

Thanks in advance!

mad_1974 · 24 April 2013, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

First I would look closely enough to see if it is contaminate that can be removed or if the platinum PVD has actually chipped..

Don't know if there is a repair.. replacement is about 700 bucks..

Tools and Swissaholics were right; it was some contaminate. It wouldn't budge with a optical grade cleaning cloth, but a plastic toothpick did the job. Thank you TRF members.

Olav16710 · 24 April 2013, 09:15 AM

Close call

Alcan · 24 April 2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_1974

Tools and Swissaholics were right; it was some contaminate. It wouldn't budge with a optical grade cleaning cloth, but a plastic toothpick did the job. Thank you TRF members.

All's well that end well.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 24 April 2013, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_1974

Tools and Swissaholics were right; it was some contaminate. It wouldn't budge with a optical grade cleaning cloth, but a plastic toothpick did the job. Thank you TRF members.

Good deal!! I bet you heart went back to a regular rhythm!

gwozhog · 24 April 2013, 12:28 PM

Sweet glad you got it fixed.

threemonkeys · 24 April 2013, 12:34 PM

So it's probably too late for me to suggest using a Sharpie, isn't it?

rmfnla · 25 April 2013, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olav16710

Close call

23 April 2013, 02:37 AM	#1
mad_1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex,JLC,GS,Omega Posts: 166	Help on a scratch... Hey, Here's a shot of my GMTII C; notice the number 4. I've got a couple of small scratches. Not sure if I'd want to do anything about it now, but if I did what are the options and costs? I'm interested to know if anyone else has had a ceramic bezel repaired or if it needs to be replaced. Thanks in advance. Here's the pic. Attached Images

23 April 2013, 02:42 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	First I would look closely enough to see if it is contaminate that can be removed or if the platinum PVD has actually chipped.. Don't know if there is a repair.. replacement is about 700 bucks.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 April 2013, 02:59 AM	#4
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Looks like contaminate to me....are you sure those are scratches? Or perhaps the ceramic has chipped off? __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

23 April 2013, 04:39 AM	#8
R.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Canada Watch: milgaus gv Posts: 284	I kind of like it. It makes your watch individual and unique. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23 April 2013, 08:28 AM	#12
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	That wouldn't worry me really ! __________________ RRGHOST1

23 April 2013, 02:42 AM	#2
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	Wow sorry to see that. It would annoy me to no end...Im sure the experts can tell you what to do but good luck!

23 April 2013, 03:20 AM	#6
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	I just got an aluminum isert at rolex RSC for $75.00 no idea about ceramic

23 April 2013, 04:19 AM	#7
mad_1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex,JLC,GS,Omega Posts: 166	I'm going to chalk this up to character building...on my part...not the watch. Maybe in a few years when Rolex figures out the ceramic Pepsi, I'll have a built in excuse to get a new insert.

23 April 2013, 04:45 AM	#9
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	Expensive... U$1200 or so.

23 April 2013, 07:09 AM	#10
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Yet another reason I don't care for the "Cs" First reason is the super case.

23 April 2013, 08:25 AM	#11
AnnemarieGirl Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Africa Posts: 456	I thought ceramic was impervious to such things?

23 April 2013, 08:37 AM	#13
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Check to see if this might be considered a manufacturing defect. Looks like the PVD platinum has come off as others have pointed out. I would not expect this to happen. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

23 April 2013, 11:36 AM	#16
bottom of the ninth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Trent Location: Good old IOWA Watch: Daytona Black Posts: 1,255	I would not worry about it at all... wear it and enjoy it __________________ "Baseball? It's just a game-as simple as a ball and bat. Yet, as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It's a sport, business- and sometimes even religion." Ernie Harwell

23 April 2013, 12:19 PM	#17
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	I have repaired a scratched ceramic bezel however it was not on the coated number. First you need a loupe to inspect it. I might also take a plastic toothpick and see if it is debree of some sort. If it is not I would head to an art supply store and buy a a paint pen that matches the numbers and just touch it up myself. Good luck. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

24 April 2013, 09:15 AM	#21
Olav16710 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Olav Location: Carmel, CA Watch: 16710 Posts: 286	Close call __________________ Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge. 116400

24 April 2013, 12:28 PM	#24
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Sweet glad you got it fixed. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

24 April 2013, 12:34 PM	#25
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	So it's probably too late for me to suggest using a Sharpie, isn't it?

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