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Rad22 · 20 August 2020, 10:13 AM

I was thinking about how awesome a full ceramic rolex would be. I had seen pictures of the fully ceramic AP RO and thought it would also look great in other models. (AP looks amazing btw see pic). Who else would like to see a full ceramic rolex? Which model would you like to see it done with?

My pick would be a full ceramic Daytona.

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Seddyspaghetti · 20 August 2020, 10:19 AM

Seems weird to me. I probably wouldn’t want to see that.

Easy E · 20 August 2020, 10:28 AM

Hard pass

Amochosto · 20 August 2020, 10:46 AM

I like that AP, but I don’t know how nice a full ceramic Rolex would look. At least I think it would look weird in the traditional Rolex GMT, Sub, SeaDweller case shape. I say this because I really like the Omega Planet Ocean, but the Ceramic ones leave me a bit cold.

Rashid.bk · 20 August 2020, 10:49 AM

Hard pass. I wouldn't care for any model in full ceramic.

peterpl · 20 August 2020, 12:10 PM

Nah not a Rolex full ceramic model but that AP is fire. I wish I could afford that

Screwly · 20 August 2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Nah not a Rolex full ceramic model but that AP is fire. I wish I could afford that

+1

skorN83 · 20 August 2020, 12:28 PM

Tudor has a full ceramic chronograph, the Fastrider Black Shield. Quite nice and dirt cheap considering.

Arkham Drifter · 20 August 2020, 12:37 PM

I dig it and I definitely think there would would be a market for it but it seems that Rolex is determined to avoid satisfying this potential market. Never say never but Rolex really is all about shiny stuff.

Rado63 · 20 August 2020, 03:27 PM

ceramic case sea dweller 43 with silicone rubber strap and green dial and bezel different green than the hulk, would be something.

Rolex-istanbul · 20 August 2020, 03:46 PM

İt will break, its not durable like steel. İ wont buy it.

Dr.Smellody · 20 August 2020, 04:07 PM

Not my bag.

iTreelex · 20 August 2020, 04:35 PM

no way, ceramic bezel is the limit due to scratches but a case where it will get banged around? Expensive fix instead of just a polish. Hard pass.

rolexless · 20 August 2020, 04:38 PM

Definitely not Rolex Oyster watches, which are noted first and foremost for being tough and dependable.
Ceramics are notoriously the opposite of that, they are fragile materials by definition.

Full ceramic Cellini? Perhaps
Still, experimenting with case materials is not really in the brand DNA.

Simon_jrees · 20 August 2020, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rad22

I was thinking about how awesome a full ceramic rolex would be. I had seen pictures of the fully ceramic AP RO and thought it would also look great in other models. (AP looks amazing btw see pic). Who else would like to see a full ceramic rolex? Which model would you like to see it done with?

My pick would be a full ceramic Daytona.

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Not for me thanks.

Onikage · 20 August 2020, 06:09 PM

The Daytona is too pretty to be smacked around anyway. I think this is a good idea. Obviously as an extra version. Not to drop the SS line.

Harry-57 · 20 August 2020, 06:13 PM

A full ceramic watch may look well wicked. But the problem with ceramic is that it can split or shatter if hit right. This could look even more wicked, particularly before all the blood is wiped off.

sgwatchguy · 20 August 2020, 06:49 PM

That AP is stunning and hot hot hot.

A971 · 20 August 2020, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Screwly

+1

It is an amazing one.

Even better is the white in full ceramic. It’s probably the coolest watch I’ve ever seen person.

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JChips · 20 August 2020, 11:57 PM

Inferior material. Prone to cracks and failures. What could go wrong ?

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GoingPlaces · 20 August 2020, 11:58 PM

Hard pass. Rolex is about durability, ceramic cracks to easy.

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guanxi · 21 August 2020, 01:11 AM

Ceramic not so much for Rolex, I agree.

However I just had my first full on summer experience with a ceramic watch which never left my wrist. Have been jumping in the pool, boating, beaching, go karting, going all around in an unusual all out very active summer lifestyle including many flights and airport security checks totally worry and care free...my (big 44mm) ultra exposed ROO ceramic has absolutely not a single scratch! I am very impressed!

I am sold on ceramic and will probably put my name down for a RO PC all black sometimes around 2021 to travel with.

I can say it now: ceramic is fantastic ;-)

Rad22 · 21 August 2020, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by guanxi

Ceramic not so much for Rolex, I agree.

However I just had my first full on summer experience with a ceramic watch which never left my wrist. Have been jumping in the pool, boating, beaching, go karting, going all around in an unusual all out very active summer lifestyle including many flights and airport security checks totally worry and care free...my (big 44mm) ultra exposed ROO ceramic has absolutely not a single scratch! I am very impressed!

I am sold on ceramic and will probably put my name down for a RO PC all black sometimes around 2021 to travel with.

I can say it now: ceramic is fantastic ;-)

Would you mind posting a pic of your watch?

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brandrea · 21 August 2020, 01:15 AM

You had me at ceramic

If Rolex introduce a material similar to Panerai’s Carbotech, I might consider it. I just wish they could produce it in something other than all black.

Sg6067 · 21 August 2020, 01:29 AM

This thread should be moved to the Rolex segment of the forum. Not really an AP question.
For ceramic maybe a DD

Rad22 · 21 August 2020, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sg6067

This thread should be moved to the Rolex segment of the forum. Not really an AP question.
For ceramic maybe a DD

I posted it to rolex. Not sure why it was moved here....

I only posted the AP picture as an example of a full ceramic watch.

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guanxi · 21 August 2020, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rad22

Would you mind posting a pic of your watch?

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Sorry horrible pic just landed...

TheDude · 21 August 2020, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by guanxi

Sorry horrible pic just landed...

Those look a million times better in real life - no fault of the photographer, that black/green just isn’t photogenic.

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20 August 2020, 10:13 AM	#1
Rad22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike! Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 971	Full ceramic rolex I was thinking about how awesome a full ceramic rolex would be. I had seen pictures of the fully ceramic AP RO and thought it would also look great in other models. (AP looks amazing btw see pic). Who else would like to see a full ceramic rolex? Which model would you like to see it done with? My pick would be a full ceramic Daytona. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116610LV 116500LN, 116520 white 126334 Jubilee, fluted, rhodium+diamond 126710 BLRO 326934 Blue

20 August 2020, 10:46 AM	#4
Amochosto "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Me Posts: 1,168	I like that AP, but I don’t know how nice a full ceramic Rolex would look. At least I think it would look weird in the traditional Rolex GMT, Sub, SeaDweller case shape. I say this because I really like the Omega Planet Ocean, but the Ceramic ones leave me a bit cold. __________________ 1771036 Stupidity is doomed, therefore, to cringe at every syllable of wisdom Heraclitus of Ephesus

20 August 2020, 03:27 PM	#10
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	ceramic case sea dweller 43 with silicone rubber strap and green dial and bezel different green than the hulk, would be something. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

20 August 2020, 06:09 PM	#16
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	The Daytona is too pretty to be smacked around anyway. I think this is a good idea. Obviously as an extra version. Not to drop the SS line. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

20 August 2020, 06:49 PM	#18
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	That AP is stunning and hot hot hot. __________________

20 August 2020, 10:19 AM	#2
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	Seems weird to me. I probably wouldn’t want to see that.

20 August 2020, 10:28 AM	#3
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,303	Hard pass

20 August 2020, 10:49 AM	#5
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Hard pass. I wouldn't care for any model in full ceramic.

20 August 2020, 12:10 PM	#6
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Nah not a Rolex full ceramic model but that AP is fire. I wish I could afford that

20 August 2020, 12:28 PM	#8
skorN83 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Adelaide Posts: 45	Tudor has a full ceramic chronograph, the Fastrider Black Shield. Quite nice and dirt cheap considering.

20 August 2020, 12:37 PM	#9
Arkham Drifter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: L.A. Posts: 1	I dig it and I definitely think there would would be a market for it but it seems that Rolex is determined to avoid satisfying this potential market. Never say never but Rolex really is all about shiny stuff.

20 August 2020, 03:46 PM	#11
Rolex-istanbul "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: istanbul Posts: 167	İt will break, its not durable like steel. İ wont buy it.

20 August 2020, 04:07 PM	#12
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,198	Not my bag.

20 August 2020, 04:35 PM	#13
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	no way, ceramic bezel is the limit due to scratches but a case where it will get banged around? Expensive fix instead of just a polish. Hard pass.

20 August 2020, 04:38 PM	#14
rolexless "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Here Posts: 15	Definitely not Rolex Oyster watches, which are noted first and foremost for being tough and dependable. Ceramics are notoriously the opposite of that, they are fragile materials by definition. Full ceramic Cellini? Perhaps Still, experimenting with case materials is not really in the brand DNA.

20 August 2020, 06:13 PM	#17
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,676	A full ceramic watch may look well wicked. But the problem with ceramic is that it can split or shatter if hit right. This could look even more wicked, particularly before all the blood is wiped off.

20 August 2020, 11:57 PM	#20
JChips "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: U.S Posts: 189	Inferior material. Prone to cracks and failures. What could go wrong ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 August 2020, 11:58 PM	#21
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Hard pass. Rolex is about durability, ceramic cracks to easy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2020, 01:11 AM	#22
guanxi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 640	Ceramic not so much for Rolex, I agree. However I just had my first full on summer experience with a ceramic watch which never left my wrist. Have been jumping in the pool, boating, beaching, go karting, going all around in an unusual all out very active summer lifestyle including many flights and airport security checks totally worry and care free...my (big 44mm) ultra exposed ROO ceramic has absolutely not a single scratch! I am very impressed! I am sold on ceramic and will probably put my name down for a RO PC all black sometimes around 2021 to travel with. I can say it now: ceramic is fantastic ;-)

21 August 2020, 01:15 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,678	You had me at ceramic If Rolex introduce a material similar to Panerai’s Carbotech, I might consider it. I just wish they could produce it in something other than all black.

21 August 2020, 01:29 AM	#25
Sg6067 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Sean Location: US Watch: AP 15450ST Blue Posts: 249	This thread should be moved to the Rolex segment of the forum. Not really an AP question. For ceramic maybe a DD

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