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rbounsy · 8 August 2014, 06:50 AM

Just curious. Please post pics if you have...

Nidal · 8 August 2014, 06:54 AM

It's scratch resistant.

gwozhog · 8 August 2014, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nidal

It's scratch resistant.

Uh no its not.

Bangel · 8 August 2014, 07:09 AM

After around 2.5 years of collecting dings and scratches on my case and bracelet, the insert on my Sub C Date remains pristine.

Psmith · 8 August 2014, 07:11 AM

Scratch resistant, but not scratch proof

Tseg · 8 August 2014, 07:57 AM

I tried but it wouldn't. I had better luck scratching my clasp.

leicashot · 8 August 2014, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Uh no its not.

Please prove otherwise.....

HL65 · 8 August 2014, 07:59 AM

Nope can't say I have.

Psmith · 8 August 2014, 08:01 AM

To quote Rolex themselves "it is virtually impervious to scratches"

Darlinboy · 8 August 2014, 08:08 AM

I had what looked like a very light scratch on the bezel of my SubC. Was very hard to see except at a very acute angle with the light just right.

So, I wiped the bezel off on my jeans to get a better look, and the scratch disappeared!

Amazing this new self-healing slither of ceramic!

iWally · 8 August 2014, 08:42 AM

yup, taken my 116610ln to the gym numerous times and its still ok...:-)

AK797 · 8 August 2014, 08:46 AM

Nope but marks elsewhere, the ceramic bezel is pretty impressive.

thsiao · 8 August 2014, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Scratch resistant, but not scratch proof

This. But keep in mind that the numbers and marks on the bezel could get scratched... just ask my wife

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My wife also has a J12 that is made of ceramic and if you look close enough you can see tiny micro scratches on the bracelet. Very hard to see, but they are there.

cht · 8 August 2014, 09:07 AM

these watches aren't going to age well I imagine...

the entire watch will be patina'd but the bezel will look brand new.

byodo88 · 8 August 2014, 09:13 AM

I saw a thread where someone crashed on their motorcycle and scratched the insert. After using steady hands and a dremel tool to polish it, it looked as good as new.

aleeboy · 8 August 2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nidal

It's scratch resistant.

I've owned my Sub for over a year now, and I disagree.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Uh no its not.

You know what's going on!

I would say that the ceramic bezel is definitely prone to scratches. One can expect this if they aren't "babying" their watch.

sierra11b · 8 August 2014, 09:35 AM

Sure have:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....4&postcount=33

I've mentioned this happening before but this is the only thread I could dig-up.

Although I don't own a ceramic version currently it's best to just be careful. It is a robust material but on par in terms of scratches with the sapphire crystal IMHO. Any material moving briskly against another hard material will damage it... I proved that.

Rolex1603 · 8 August 2014, 11:03 AM

Will the ceramic bezel from new submariner fit older sub?

davenotize · 8 August 2014, 11:20 AM

people say yes, but not one person has said they have scratches on it....not one on my GMTC

joli160 · 8 August 2014, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tseg

I tried but it wouldn't. I had better luck scratching my clasp.

I am waiting for it to fade.

Brandon(phila) · 8 August 2014, 11:34 AM

Don't use a cape cod cloth near it.
Do a search someone posted about a year ago they were trying to polish a scratch on the bezel ring and touched the ceramic with it. I think it left a smudge

Brandon(phila) · 8 August 2014, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex1603

Will the ceramic bezel from new submariner fit older sub?

No, mounted completely different than 16610.

I own 12 year old SD and 6 year old sub... Both bezels look the same as they did new out of the box
...and a do not baby them

crowncollection · 8 August 2014, 11:40 AM

i have not, and have hit my gmt c a few times on bricks, but i hear it can happen so maybe i just got lucky

Old Expat Beast · 8 August 2014, 11:44 AM

I have a 25-yr-old sub with no scratches on the (original) bezel. It seems to me that no one really thought much about scratched bezels till "scratch resistant" ceramics came along. Now people, mostly ceramic owners apparently, seem to obsess over them.

Eric88 · 8 August 2014, 11:52 AM

Nope. Scratched ceramic is a myth.

SeaAndSky · 8 August 2014, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

After around 2.5 years of collecting dings and scratches on my case and bracelet, the insert on my Sub C Date remains pristine.

I'm going on one and a half years on my 116710 worn daily. I have scratches, swirlies, and even some minor dents on the crown guards from them doing their job. I've hammered my watch into too many door knobs. I hate those things! But they sure are useful. So far, no marks on my bezel.

Dr.Brian · 8 August 2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric88

Nope. Scratched ceramic is a myth.

You wish.
There have been several posts over the years on this forum alone with photographic proof of a ceramic scratch and tales of a $500+ replacement and RSC spa visit. Cracks and breaks as well.

As an aside, when someone posts one of these things and then people ask for evidence it makes my skin crawl. People turn to the forum for help and they are not so subtly implied to be a liar. Happens every time.

antbkny · 8 August 2014, 01:55 PM

I've yet to see a scratched ceramic bezel. Not saying it couldn't happen but the watch would need to suffer some major blunt trama for that to happen I would think.

Wesley Crusher · 8 August 2014, 02:13 PM

Ceramic is not scratch-proof. It can happen and has happened.

Does Rolex even market their ceramic bezels as scratch-proof or is it just a rumor that started on the internet?

GradyPhilpott · 8 August 2014, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

these watches aren't going to age well I imagine...

the entire watch will be patina'd but the bezel will look brand new.

Kind of like silicone...well, never mind.

8 August 2014, 06:50 AM	#1
rbounsy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 13	Has Anyone Scratched Their Ceramic Bezel? Just curious. Please post pics if you have...

8 August 2014, 07:11 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Scratch resistant, but not scratch proof __________________

8 August 2014, 07:59 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	Nope can't say I have. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 August 2014, 08:01 AM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	To quote Rolex themselves "it is virtually impervious to scratches" __________________

8 August 2014, 08:08 AM	#10
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	I had what looked like a very light scratch on the bezel of my SubC. Was very hard to see except at a very acute angle with the light just right. So, I wiped the bezel off on my jeans to get a better look, and the scratch disappeared! Amazing this new self-healing slither of ceramic! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

8 August 2014, 06:54 AM	#2
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	It's scratch resistant.

8 August 2014, 07:09 AM	#4
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	After around 2.5 years of collecting dings and scratches on my case and bracelet, the insert on my Sub C Date remains pristine.

8 August 2014, 07:57 AM	#6
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	I tried but it wouldn't. I had better luck scratching my clasp.

8 August 2014, 08:42 AM	#11
iWally Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Sayub Location: UK, East Midlands Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 423	yup, taken my 116610ln to the gym numerous times and its still ok...:-)

8 August 2014, 08:46 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Nope but marks elsewhere, the ceramic bezel is pretty impressive.

8 August 2014, 09:07 AM	#14
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	these watches aren't going to age well I imagine... the entire watch will be patina'd but the bezel will look brand new.

8 August 2014, 09:13 AM	#15
byodo88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex and Panerai Posts: 68	I saw a thread where someone crashed on their motorcycle and scratched the insert. After using steady hands and a dremel tool to polish it, it looked as good as new.

8 August 2014, 09:35 AM	#17
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Sure have: http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....4&postcount=33 I've mentioned this happening before but this is the only thread I could dig-up. Although I don't own a ceramic version currently it's best to just be careful. It is a robust material but on par in terms of scratches with the sapphire crystal IMHO. Any material moving briskly against another hard material will damage it... I proved that.

8 August 2014, 11:03 AM	#18
Rolex1603 Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern VA Posts: 75	Will the ceramic bezel from new submariner fit older sub?

8 August 2014, 11:20 AM	#19
davenotize "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: robert Location: N. Carolina Watch: 116500 Posts: 195	people say yes, but not one person has said they have scratches on it....not one on my GMTC

8 August 2014, 11:34 AM	#21
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	Don't use a cape cod cloth near it. Do a search someone posted about a year ago they were trying to polish a scratch on the bezel ring and touched the ceramic with it. I think it left a smudge

8 August 2014, 11:40 AM	#23
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	i have not, and have hit my gmt c a few times on bricks, but i hear it can happen so maybe i just got lucky __________________ watches many

8 August 2014, 11:44 AM	#24
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,820	I have a 25-yr-old sub with no scratches on the (original) bezel. It seems to me that no one really thought much about scratched bezels till "scratch resistant" ceramics came along. Now people, mostly ceramic owners apparently, seem to obsess over them.

8 August 2014, 11:52 AM	#25
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Nope. Scratched ceramic is a myth.

8 August 2014, 01:55 PM	#28
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	I've yet to see a scratched ceramic bezel. Not saying it couldn't happen but the watch would need to suffer some major blunt trama for that to happen I would think.

8 August 2014, 02:13 PM	#29
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Ceramic is not scratch-proof. It *can* happen and *has* happened. Does Rolex even market their ceramic bezels as scratch-proof or is it just a rumor that started on the internet?

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