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fsprow · 1 July 2020, 10:53 AM

Not for me. I use a watch hard. Racquet sports, climbing, hunting safaris etc. and I have found that the ceramic bezels snag on rocks, tree limbs etc. much more than the metal bezels. Plus, I’ve been successful in cracking one on a rock. For a dress watch or one used lightly maybe - but there I prefer a fluted bezel.

Psmith · 1 July 2020, 11:27 AM

Well this should get the 5-digit hive buzzing

chicknbake · 1 July 2020, 12:37 PM

Totally agree on the multi colored bezels. The uneven ano fade like on old pepsi GMTs annoys me.

LDN · 1 July 2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

There was a recent thread here of a cracked broken bezel on a BLNR. Looked pretty awful. I think ceramic bezels are very brittle and can shatter if impacted more often than we realize.

The op said it was a hard material to scratch he didn’t say it was indestructible!

Burlington · 1 July 2020, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

If you drop a ceramic Sub on a ceramic tile floor will the ceramic bezel crack or will the ceramic tile floor crack?

From how high ?

ceramic tiles and ceramic parts used in watches are not the same material

Rori · 1 July 2020, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LDN

Any rolex i purchased or plan to purchase in the future must has ceramic bezel. Are you in the same boat? It is so beautiful and pretty close to scratch proof!

Just a light hearted though and opinion on a terribly slow Tuesday day at work.

I fully agree. Love the shimmering of the bezel. Eye catching.

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SearChart · 1 July 2020, 06:51 PM

Not a fan of ceramic myself.

Rolexlov · 1 July 2020, 08:02 PM

Not really, metal ones look good too, I also have the ceramic ones, it really depends on your suit and shoes, to be honest.

padi56 · 1 July 2020, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Not a fan of ceramic myself.

Likewise and its not like its something new in watches brands like Rado been using it since the 1960s.

Number3 · 1 July 2020, 08:16 PM

They’re not scratch-proof. Trust me!

fmc000 · 1 July 2020, 08:32 PM

The Pelagos bezel is the best IMHO, ceramic without the useless bling. With the integrated lume bonus too.

Xenon · 1 July 2020, 09:38 PM

sliced bread:

Geckobros · 1 July 2020, 09:42 PM

I like them both depending on the watch.

LDN · 1 July 2020, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

sliced bread:

Oh friend what the hell happen here?

garyk · 1 July 2020, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

sliced bread:

Well heck, that’s no good! I remember NASA had trouble with cracking ceramic tiles on the space shuttles also. That is disconcerting but probably an easy fix?

Johnpierpontmorgan · 1 July 2020, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

sliced bread:

certainly so...

Johnpierpontmorgan · 1 July 2020, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk

Well heck, that’s no good! I remember NASA had trouble with cracking ceramic tiles on the space shuttles also. That is disconcerting but probably an easy fix?

just a couple thousands dollar, yeah quick fix :)

LDN · 2 July 2020, 01:25 AM

Unless you smashed the bezel weather its intentional or unintentional how can you crack Or break it?

garyk · 2 July 2020, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnpierpontmorgan

just a couple thousands dollar, yeah quick fix :)

I was really hoping for, yeah, easy peasey under warranty! 2k, Ouch!

WatchGuy1966 · 2 July 2020, 03:55 AM

I have both Ceramic and Aluminum.

I have a strong preference for the aesthetics of aluminum.

Etschell · 2 July 2020, 03:58 AM

who said sliced bread was good to begin with?

brandrea · 2 July 2020, 04:18 AM

I can see the beauty and practicality of both

samson66 · 2 July 2020, 04:25 AM

For Rolex I much prefer ceramic - they look amazing. For Tudor I like the understated charm of the aluminum bezels.

SearChart · 2 July 2020, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

who said sliced bread was good to begin with?

Only people who choose convenience over good quality bread would say that.

Chronokid · 2 July 2020, 05:20 AM

I have two ceramic bezel Rolex models and love just about everything about them - design, durability, crisp engraving - except that they are a bit glossy for my taste. I'd love to see Rolex offer something with the Liquid Metal Technology that Omega uses. Very durable and kind of satin finish....

JR16 · 2 July 2020, 09:01 AM

Why is sliced bread such a great thing? Isn’t it just a sign of humanity’s laziness - is it really too much effort to pick up a knife and cut a piece if bread to your own specification?

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Chewbacca · 2 July 2020, 09:16 AM

It was a forced cosmetic feature which has little to no operational benefits.

And yes, I own both; Blancpain does it best.

tkc324 · 2 July 2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

If you drop a ceramic Sub on a ceramic tile floor will the ceramic bezel crack or will the ceramic tile floor crack?

I have only seen the ceramic bezel crack... tiles seem to win every-time... cost a pretty penny to fix those bezels though...

abozz · 2 July 2020, 09:26 AM

Absolutly!!! Modern Rolex watches are the BEST.

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ras47 · 2 July 2020, 09:29 AM

I generally love the colors and bright finish of the Cerachrome bezels, except on my favorite watch, the BLRO. C'mon Rolex, WTF?? The BLNR showed us you didn't forget how to do blue. So whatup wit dat?

anybody think Rolex may update the BLRO bezel with newer more vibrant shades of the classic blue and red?

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1 July 2020, 10:53 AM	#31
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,444	Not for me. I use a watch hard. Racquet sports, climbing, hunting safaris etc. and I have found that the ceramic bezels snag on rocks, tree limbs etc. much more than the metal bezels. Plus, I’ve been successful in cracking one on a rock. For a dress watch or one used lightly maybe - but there I prefer a fluted bezel.

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chicknbake "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bay Area > HK Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 28	Totally agree on the multi colored bezels. The uneven ano fade like on old pepsi GMTs annoys me.

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Rolexlov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Macau Watch: 116509; 116500LN Posts: 16	Not really, metal ones look good too, I also have the ceramic ones, it really depends on your suit and shoes, to be honest.

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fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	The Pelagos bezel is the best IMHO, ceramic without the useless bling. With the integrated lume bonus too.

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WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,760	I have both Ceramic and Aluminum. I have a strong preference for the aesthetics of aluminum.

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Chronokid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Watch: One I'm wearing! Posts: 275	I have two ceramic bezel Rolex models and love just about everything about them - design, durability, crisp engraving - except that they are a bit glossy for my taste. I'd love to see Rolex offer something with the Liquid Metal Technology that Omega uses. Very durable and kind of satin finish....

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