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Bearxj86 · 31 August 2019, 10:57 PM

After having the pleasure of owning some offshores with the ceramic bezels was wondering...half the time they looking amazing and with the right light the brush finish really pops.

The other half they look a bit plasticky -anyone feel that?

Don't get me wrong, totally in love with these watches, but just wondering whether more aggressive brush finishing would allow it to show from a bit further away or differing lighting conditions..

othertbone · 31 August 2019, 11:33 PM

I'm not a fan of the ceramic bezels myself, but I know there is something for everyone. I'm a RO fan so I love the steel or PM bezels

leisen · 31 August 2019, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by othertbone

I'm not a fan of the ceramic bezels myself, but I know there is something for everyone. I'm a RO fan so I love the steel or PM bezels

Me too.

masterserg · 31 August 2019, 11:42 PM

I agree. Many times I thought I’d like a more prominent brush on the ceramic bezel. They even seem to be going lighter on the steel brush as well.

As for aesthetics, I prefer the look of steel or gold (just look at the 44 Summer Edition).

GoingPlaces · 31 August 2019, 11:44 PM

I typically favor PM over SS or ceramic but lately I've been warming up to the ceramic RO's. Certain models do have a luster effect that pops a bit but in a subtle way.

I would love to hear from those that own ceramics their personal thoughts.

AK797 · 1 September 2019, 12:57 AM

I think the brush is a about right, I have taken some pics with dramatic lighting and the brush effect can be very enhanced and it almost looks like wood grain which is a bit too much.

GB-man · 1 September 2019, 02:30 AM

Never felt that way with my 44ce or diver c or 44ti. If you do not want that 44cg send it this way lol

Bearxj86 · 1 September 2019, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Never felt that way with my 44ce or diver c or 44ti. If you do not want that 44cg send it this way lol

It's not as pronounced on some of them. But tell me the white ceramic perpetual doesn't look from a distance like plastic? (Blasphamy I know).

Loving the 44cg man; that and the 5170P. I'll hit you up if I ever want to part with them.

mspeed76 · 1 September 2019, 03:11 AM

cermet has the best of both worlds

GB-man · 1 September 2019, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

It's not as pronounced on some of them. But tell me the white ceramic perpetual doesn't look from a distance like plastic? (Blasphamy I know).

Loving the 44cg man; that and the 5170P. I'll hit you up if I ever want to part with them.

5170 for sure. I have a CG coming q1 2020

sokoloka · 1 September 2019, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

The other half they look a bit plasticky -anyone feel that?

I noticed something similar when I tried on that Grey Ghost / 42mm ROC the first time. Purely light dependent.

The black ceramic luckily seems immune to that effect.

AK797 · 1 September 2019, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bearxj86

It's not as pronounced on some of them. But tell me the white ceramic perpetual doesn't look from a distance like plastic? (Blasphamy I know).

Loving the 44cg man; that and the 5170P. I'll hit you up if I ever want to part with them.

The white is too faint, needs to be more pronounced as it is white, but not the other colours.

Uros · 1 September 2019, 05:47 AM

Undwrstand what you are saying but dont have issue with black 44 CE, think black one is most immune to this. Also black ceramic PC looks great in pictures (haven’t seen it live unfortunately) while white at least in pictures has bit of plastic look.

Overall so far couldnt be more pleased with ceramic as material, zero signs of wear, not too heavy, finish etc everything works great together...

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31 August 2019, 10:57 PM	#1
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,894	Ceramic APs After having the pleasure of owning some offshores with the ceramic bezels was wondering...half the time they looking amazing and with the right light the brush finish really pops. The other half they look a bit plasticky -anyone feel that? Don't get me wrong, totally in love with these watches, but just wondering whether more aggressive brush finishing would allow it to show from a bit further away or differing lighting conditions..

31 August 2019, 11:42 PM	#4
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I agree. Many times I thought I’d like a more prominent brush on the ceramic bezel. They even seem to be going lighter on the steel brush as well. As for aesthetics, I prefer the look of steel or gold (just look at the 44 Summer Edition). __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

1 September 2019, 02:30 AM	#7
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Never felt that way with my 44ce or diver c or 44ti. If you do not want that 44cg send it this way lol __________________

31 August 2019, 11:33 PM	#2
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	I'm not a fan of the ceramic bezels myself, but I know there is something for everyone. I'm a RO fan so I love the steel or PM bezels

31 August 2019, 11:44 PM	#5
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	I typically favor PM over SS or ceramic but lately I've been warming up to the ceramic RO's. Certain models do have a luster effect that pops a bit but in a subtle way. I would love to hear from those that own ceramics their personal thoughts.

1 September 2019, 12:57 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I think the brush is a about right, I have taken some pics with dramatic lighting and the brush effect can be very enhanced and it almost looks like wood grain which is a bit too much.

1 September 2019, 03:11 AM	#9
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 613	cermet has the best of both worlds

1 September 2019, 05:47 AM	#13
Uros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 433	Undwrstand what you are saying but dont have issue with black 44 CE, think black one is most immune to this. Also black ceramic PC looks great in pictures (haven’t seen it live unfortunately) while white at least in pictures has bit of plastic look. Overall so far couldnt be more pleased with ceramic as material, zero signs of wear, not too heavy, finish etc everything works great together... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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