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Speedbird-1 · 12 January 2010, 07:52 AM

Just how bad is the fragility of these ceramics?
How many of you have damaged your bezels, what's the percentage?
Have Rolex released ANY statement regarding this issue?

Were the same questions raised over the brittleness and durability of the sapphire crystals over the old acrylic ones? Similar criteria apply don't they.

I for one, would be WELL cheesed off if had I spent big bucks on an allegedly
rough, tough, robust, hard wearing 'tool' of a watch only to find that one
of the most vunerable parts of it was not 'up to scratch!

AND hugelyexpensive to replace too.

Personally I've been waiting for the release of a new GMT, but I think
I'll wait untill all the queries are answered satisfactorily. No matter HOW pretty a ceramic Coke GMT appears I'll want to be sure that any new bezel will last the 35 years my old one did.

As the old saying says Mr Rolex "If it ain't broke dont fix it."

Perhaps Rolex could try and focus more on the engineered qualities
of their designs for it is these well established 'tools' that have been the foundation of the company's reputation, and, less perhaps, on the rap-drug-bling monstrosities masquerading as expressions of good taste.(rant over)

All the best,
V.

ps. Can anybody tell me in the simplest terms possible how to post
photo's onto the forum. It's got me quite confused!!

An engineer is someone who can make something for two shillings
that any bloody fool can make for a quid.

snow_rocks · 12 January 2010, 07:53 AM

Rolex needs to focus on that

glue for the crown alignment!

armoredsaint · 12 January 2010, 07:56 AM

Naples09 · 12 January 2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by snow_rocks

Rolex needs to focus on that

glue for the crown alignment!

March will be here soon!

spuds · 12 January 2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Just how bad is the fragility of these ceramics?.....

All the best,
V.

Quote:

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

p.s...... "Real Name: Reg Varney?!?" LMAO!!!!!

Casey VP-26 · 12 January 2010, 08:10 AM

I believe this topic is here to stay for a long time , and it should be. This looks like Rolex's way into the future and should come under scrutiny. Thanks Folk's, keep it going I am enjoying it and paying close attention.

JJ Irani · 12 January 2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

mfer · 12 January 2010, 08:23 AM

OMG, can we end this?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!

It is physics people. Material science.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardness

Read that. Pay attention to increasing hardness, brittleness and toughness. They are all related for the love of pete.

STEELINOX · 12 January 2010, 08:27 AM

Wait, "ROLEX embezzling" - from who??

Yawn - who wants to go n getta Cafe Latte' !

smallcandle · 12 January 2010, 08:52 AM

Yeah, a new ceramic bezel thread!!!!!

DadsWatch72 · 12 January 2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

Shields up, prepare Photon Torpedos!

looking to buy · 12 January 2010, 09:03 AM

I just like my GMT IIc. Brittle, soft, hard, elastic, plastic...whatever. I like the watch and wear it.

scl6118 · 12 January 2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

x 1000!

Speedbird-1 · 12 January 2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

OMG, can we end this?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!

It is physics people. Material science.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardness

Read that. Pay attention to increasing hardness, brittleness and toughness. They are all related for the love of pete.

Yeah yeah yeah,
Don't need to read it mate, what's it go to do with Rolex marketing a fragile bezel?
For the love of er....Mike!

This IS a Rolex discussion forum isn't it?

kyle L · 12 January 2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Yeah yeah yeah,
Don't need to read it mate, what's it go to do with Rolex marketing a fragile bezel?
For the love of er....Mike!

This IS a Rolex discussion forum isn't it?

Because the thing is these topics are so common and they keep popping up, it's like playing a broken record a million times. If you look in this thread though, it will give you some answers.

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...T+broken+bezel

Speedbird-1 · 12 January 2010, 10:00 AM

Isn't that what records are for?

Shall we discuss PCL's for a change? Ha Ha!

rolexnovice · 12 January 2010, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

LOL

I LOVE IT!!!! I enjoy these ceramic bezel threads. They crack me up everytime (pun very much intended)!

kkwn98 · 12 January 2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Isn't that what records are for?

Shall we discuss PCL's for a change? Ha Ha!

I'm more concerned about this allegation of Rolex embezzling something. Now, that is something we need to discuss. And fast.

Mosco · 12 January 2010, 11:16 AM

I, for one, agree with mr Varney. Tool watch shmool watch... My Deepsea is good for nothing. Tried to strip a wire - no success. Tried to nail a piece of drywall with it - no success either. All that it is good for is an extremely awesome paperweight that tells accurate time, can take a 3900+ meter dive, fine-adjusts with the glidelock, has a date on it, lights up a room at night, and wears comfortably as glove for its size. Shame on you, Rolex. Stop embezzling from us, or we will bring this up again........ and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again......... and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again......... and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again.........and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again.........and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again.........

acadianl79 · 12 January 2010, 11:42 AM

ParisDakarBmw · 12 January 2010, 11:49 AM

O.k. everyone get out the deepsea. It's time for a test. Start smacking it on a concrete surface. Count how many times it takes to bust the crystal or shatter. Also keep track of how hard you hit it before it goes. We'll do our own survey...I'll wait for the reports.....Go!!!!!

12 January 2010, 07:52 AM	#1
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,061	Rolex embezelment? Just how bad is the fragility of these ceramics? How many of you have damaged your bezels, what's the percentage? Have Rolex released ANY statement regarding this issue? Were the same questions raised over the brittleness and durability of the sapphire crystals over the old acrylic ones? Similar criteria apply don't they. I for one, would be WELL cheesed off if had I spent big bucks on an allegedly rough, tough, robust, hard wearing 'tool' of a watch only to find that one of the most vunerable parts of it was not 'up to scratch! AND hugelyexpensive to replace too. Personally I've been waiting for the release of a new GMT, but I think I'll wait untill all the queries are answered satisfactorily. No matter HOW pretty a ceramic Coke GMT appears I'll want to be sure that any new bezel will last the 35 years my old one did. As the old saying says Mr Rolex "If it ain't broke dont fix it." Perhaps Rolex could try and focus more on the engineered qualities of their designs for it is these well established 'tools' that have been the foundation of the company's reputation, and, less perhaps, on the rap-drug-bling monstrosities masquerading as expressions of good taste.(rant over) All the best, V. ps. Can anybody tell me in the simplest terms possible how to post photo's onto the forum. It's got me quite confused!! An engineer is someone who can make something for two shillings that any bloody fool can make for a quid.

12 January 2010, 08:23 AM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	OMG, can we end this?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?! It is physics people. Material science. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardness Read that. Pay attention to increasing hardness, brittleness and toughness. They are all related for the love of pete. __________________ member#3242

12 January 2010, 08:27 AM	#9
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	Wait, "ROLEX embezzling" - from who?? Yawn - who wants to go n getta Cafe Latte' ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 289

12 January 2010, 09:03 AM	#12
looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	I just like my GMT IIc. Brittle, soft, hard, elastic, plastic...whatever. I like the watch and wear it. __________________ 16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II

12 January 2010, 10:00 AM	#16
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,061	Round and round....... Isn't that what records are for? Shall we discuss PCL's for a change? Ha Ha!

12 January 2010, 07:53 AM	#2
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Rolex needs to focus on that glue for the crown alignment!

12 January 2010, 07:56 AM	#3
armoredsaint "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bubba Location: Ohio, USA Watch: GMT Master IIc SS Posts: 318

12 January 2010, 08:10 AM	#6
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,671	I believe this topic is here to stay for a long time , and it should be. This looks like Rolex's way into the future and should come under scrutiny. Thanks Folk's, keep it going I am enjoying it and paying close attention.

12 January 2010, 08:52 AM	#10
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Yeah, a new ceramic bezel thread!!!!!

12 January 2010, 11:16 AM	#19
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I, for one, agree with mr Varney. Tool watch shmool watch... My Deepsea is good for nothing. Tried to strip a wire - no success. Tried to nail a piece of drywall with it - no success either. All that it is good for is an extremely awesome paperweight that tells accurate time, can take a 3900+ meter dive, fine-adjusts with the glidelock, has a date on it, lights up a room at night, and wears comfortably as glove for its size. Shame on you, Rolex. Stop embezzling from us, or we will bring this up again........ and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again......... and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again......... and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again.........and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again.........and again........ and again......... and again........ and again........ and again......... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

12 January 2010, 11:42 AM	#20
acadianl79 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Deep sea Posts: 238

12 January 2010, 11:49 AM	#21
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	O.k. everyone get out the deepsea. It's time for a test. Start smacking it on a concrete surface. Count how many times it takes to bust the crystal or shatter. Also keep track of how hard you hit it before it goes. We'll do our own survey...I'll wait for the reports.....Go!!!!!

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