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maurice48 · 28 September 2012, 06:28 AM

Is ceramic a durable choice for a Rolex watch? Is it subject to breaking if dropped? If it breaks, can it be repaired?

esm · 28 September 2012, 06:32 AM

Yes, durable as in more scratch resistance.
If it breaks, it can not be repaired.

mjclark32 · 28 September 2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Yes, durable as in more scratch resistance.
If it breaks, it can not be repaired.

Replacement is much bigger money than the aluminum inserts too btw

Solo118 · 28 September 2012, 06:32 AM

It can be replaced. By the way if you drop a watch, the crystal can crack, the case can get dented so the bezel wouldn't be my first concern

Feras · 28 September 2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

It can be replaced. By the way if you drop a watch, the crystal can crack, the case can get dented so the bezel wouldn't be my first concern

He is right. Dont overthink the ceramic thing :-)

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Brushpup · 28 September 2012, 07:01 AM

More scratch resistant, more brittle and prone to crack or shatter than Alumininum.

Replaced easily by RSC only for about 2000 USD on the steel models.

I should have added, I am certain it takes quite a whack to break one.

Trouble15 · 28 September 2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

More scratch resistant, more brittle and prone to crack or shatter than Alumininum.

Replaced easily by RSC only for about 2000 USD on the steel models.

I should have added, I am certain it takes quite a whack to break one.

$2k i thought it was closer to half that, $1k-$1,200 range. Also, can't this be covered under an insurance policy?

supertrooper · 28 September 2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Trouble15

$2k i thought it was closer to half that, $1k-$1,200 range.

The ceramic bezel insert is around $404.00 at the local RSC over here.

The aluminum one costs $ 40.00.

Brushpup · 28 September 2012, 07:12 AM

I don't know about insurance, but someone here said that was what it cost them.

Trouble15 · 28 September 2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

I don't know about insurance, but someone here said that was what it cost them.

Either way it's pretty steep especially in comparison to the aluminum bezel.

toph · 28 September 2012, 09:02 AM

If I dropped a watch on a hard surface I would be worried about other things breaking first than the ceramic bezel insert

sleddog · 28 September 2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

If I dropped a watch on a hard surface I would be worried about other things breaking first than the ceramic bezel insert

Yep, me to!

To add, I'm not sure where these ceramic figures for replacements are coming from, but you are looking at $400 +/- depending on where you are in the world!

Try and buy an LV aluminum insert on the grey market for less!

toph · 28 September 2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Yep, me to!

To add, I'm not sure where these ceramic figures for replacements are coming from, but you are looking at $400 +/- depending on where you are in the world!

Try and buy an LV aluminum insert on the grey market for less!

so that means in Australia you + 0 on the end

Frosty · 28 September 2012, 09:11 AM

I replaced the scratched crystal for about $136 and the aluminum insert for $51. I would be worrying about the ceramic insert and bezel cost.

28 September 2012, 06:28 AM	#1
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Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	More scratch resistant, more brittle and prone to crack or shatter than Alumininum. Replaced easily by RSC only for about 2000 USD on the steel models. I should have added, I am certain it takes quite a whack to break one. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

28 September 2012, 07:12 AM	#9
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I don't know about insurance, but someone here said that was what it cost them. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

28 September 2012, 09:02 AM	#11
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	If I dropped a watch on a hard surface I would be worried about other things breaking first than the ceramic bezel insert __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

28 September 2012, 06:32 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Yes, durable as in more scratch resistance. If it breaks, it can not be repaired.

28 September 2012, 06:32 AM	#4
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,087	It can be replaced. By the way if you drop a watch, the crystal can crack, the case can get dented so the bezel wouldn't be my first concern

28 September 2012, 09:11 AM	#14
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	I replaced the scratched crystal for about $136 and the aluminum insert for $51. I would be worrying about the ceramic insert and bezel cost.

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