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28 April 2017, 08:20 AM | #31 | |
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I never understand why people complain about the scratches on the Exp II bezel. You mean, like the scratches all over the rest of the watch??? |
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28 April 2017, 08:20 AM | #32 |
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Let see these scratches
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28 April 2017, 08:32 AM | #33 |
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The only thing I'm worried about with the Daytona C is the likelihood of me banging the raised and exposed ceramic ring on a regular basis. The other ceramic bezels are protected to some degree by the metal bezel. Time will tell.
I don't like it in the other sport models because I don't like the high gloss shine. It is much more reflective than my old school insert. YMMV.
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28 April 2017, 08:38 AM | #34 |
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Both are great in their own way but I prefer aluminum because of the matte look, and the fact that I can change it myself. I also love the look of a well-worn watch, but I can certainly understand how others would like to keep the bezel like new.
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28 April 2017, 08:45 AM | #35 |
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I have watches with both aluminum and Cerachrom bezels and appreciate the attributes of both. I'm not too hard on watches, so I don't get fade, scratch or dent issues with aluminum. But for someone active in the outdoors the Cerachrom makes more sense, although you will find threads on TRF where they have chipped or cracked after an impact. Plus Cerachrom is much more expensive to replace. Also, sometimes I prefer the stronger more vibrant colors of an anodized aluminum bezel such as the 5-digit Pepsi versus the newer BLRO. My 2 cents. Cheers!
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28 April 2017, 08:53 AM | #36 |
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Mine has a scratch. I dont pay it any mind anymore.
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28 April 2017, 09:21 AM | #37 |
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Does anyone like a dull knife?
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28 April 2017, 12:46 PM | #38 |
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The contrast between the c bezel and other parts of watch will look cool long term.
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28 April 2017, 12:49 PM | #39 |
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Why not a little of both? That is currently my plan!
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28 April 2017, 12:54 PM | #40 |
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I have and appreciate both. Buy whichever you like the most, there are plenty to go around.
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28 April 2017, 01:00 PM | #41 |
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Beat-up bezels detract from a watch's appearance unless you covet the worn look, which I do not., for the same reason that the resale price would take a hit.
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28 April 2017, 02:24 PM | #42 |
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I personally hate bezel insert scratches. It is like a scratch on a dial. So ceramic is perfect for me.
Besides, (and I am gonna get flamed for this), I think the vintage thing is also a fad. It comes, and it will go. |
28 April 2017, 03:30 PM | #43 |
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Ceramic bezels do scratch.
You just have to try harder.
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28 April 2017, 09:21 PM | #44 |
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These watches are a fad in general. Vintage doubly so.
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28 April 2017, 09:30 PM | #45 |
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Modern Rolexes are the best, IMHO.
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29 April 2017, 01:51 AM | #46 |
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This x1000.
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29 April 2017, 01:55 AM | #47 |
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It's strictly binary: They either look brand new, or completely destroyed (shattered). Me no likey. Zero ceramic.
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Anyway, after 12+ years of ceramic inserts this topic feels tired and played out. I've yet to hear an owner of a ceramic insert complaining about it looking too new
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It is funny...I once loved vintage watches with patina and faded bezels. Hated modern Rolex. Last year I did a complete 180 and have gradually sold off my vintage pieces and replaced with modern.
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if you dont like ceramic bezels no problem, just dont buy them. rolex obviously thinks they are better.
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29 April 2017, 03:44 AM | #54 |
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Someone had posted their GMT with the platinum wearing off from the numbers.
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Agree that it is great to have both aluminum & ceramic. Variety is the spice of life...and all that. |
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That's not to say it's bad, but having been into watches since before this happened... things have changed. I won't be sad if the fad follows move into something else. |
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I hate patina, I see enough "patina" when I look in the mirror every morning. I don't want to put it on my wrist and wear it!
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