Ceramic bezels - perfection?

[Marcus09]

Dear TRF, while reading one of the threads, I couldn't help but notice that one of the TRF members had a BLRO and sold it because the bezel changed its red and blue colors and was leaning into pink and purple. Would any of you had the same experience with the ceramic bezels like the hulk, BLNR, BLRO, Yacht Master II...
maybe even black ceramics. please share your thoughts.
Cheers.


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[Mick P]

Highly practical but far too glossy to the point of being blingy.

If they were toned down a tad, they would be perfect. In the meantime, I will continue with my aluminium inserts.

Mick

[Wesley Crusher]

In before the ceramic haters.

[Marcus09]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

In before the ceramic haters.

I happen to have a GMT LN C and I'm concerned since rolex stated that its ceramics will never fade out.
Cheers


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[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

In before the ceramic haters.

[Rocco21]

Ceramic is the way to go.cant stand the aluminum inserts myself.Ceramic adds a nice bit of flash to the brushed stee watches.Never seen them dad or change color.

[Likestheshiny]

Dear TRF, while reading one of the threads, I couldn't help but notice that one of the TRF members had a BLRO and sold it because the bezel changed its red and blue colors and was leaning into pink and purple.

Perhaps you could link to the thread you're talking about? I suspect you might have misunderstood. I've never heard of a ceramic bezel fading or changing color over time (they shouldn't do that), but they certainly do look different depending on the lighting, and more than a few people have complained that at times the BLRO colors don't look deep or dark enough.

[Marcus09]

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

Perhaps you could link to the thread you're talking about? I suspect you might have misunderstood. I've never heard of a ceramic bezel fading or changing color over time (they shouldn't do that), but they certainly do look different depending on the lighting, and more than a few people have complained that at times the BLRO colors don't look deep or dark enough.

Here it is:

GMT BLRO vs AP RO 15202

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...0&share_type=t


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[WatchinMD]

Ceramic bezel looks sharp and doesn't scratch, I would be surprised if it fades

[kilyung]

I think you misunderstood his post. He just became more aware that the ceramic insert colors weren't like the vibrant aluminum colors but rather more like the muted 6542 bakelite colors.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I think you misunderstood his post. He just became more aware that the ceramic insert colors weren't like the vibrant aluminum colors but rather more like the muted 6542 bakelite colors.

Yup, there is no fade on the ceramics.

[mtgjr]

I'm confused by the OP. Was the BLRO that faded an aluminum or ceramic insert? The aluminum BLROs are known to fade over time, and those naturally faded inserts are actually highly sought after. I've never heard of a ceramic BLRO insert fading.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Marcus09

Dear TRF, while reading one of the threads, I couldn't help but notice that one of the TRF members had a BLRO and sold it because the bezel changed its red and blue colors and was leaning into pink and purple. Would any of you had the same experience with the ceramic bezels like the hulk, BLNR, BLRO, Yacht Master II...
maybe even black ceramics. please share your thoughts.
Cheers.


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I made that comment about the BLRO looking pink/purple to me. It looks that way to me, although it can look blue/red in photos. It does not fade and sorry if I gave that impression. Rolex ceramic bezels are the best but long term color stability is unknown, I guess. I am sure Rolex has done accelerated lab aging and they passed. The colors on the BLRO are just too pastel for me and they are like that from the factory.

[Marcus09]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I made that comment about the BLRO looking pink/purple to me. It looks that way to me, although it can look blue/red in photos. It does not fade and sorry if I gave that impression. Rolex ceramic bezels are the best but long term color stability is unknown, I guess. I am sure Rolex has done accelerated lab aging and they passed. The colors on the BLRO are just too pastel for me and they are like that from the factory.

Note taken. Thank you for the clarification


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[CrazyMD]

The BLRO has 2 versions of the ceramic insert. Some are a little more pink on the bezel vs red. I've compared side bye side. My BLRO is the more red version and looks great


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[Marcus09]

Originally Posted by CrazyMD

The BLRO has 2 versions of the ceramic insert. Some are a little more pink on the bezel vs red. I've compared side bye side. My BLRO is the more red version and looks great


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Maybe depending on the cook. It seems yours was a master chef


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[kauffee]

Originally Posted by CrazyMD

The BLRO has 2 versions of the ceramic insert. Some are a little more pink on the bezel vs red. I've compared side bye side. My BLRO is the more red version and looks great


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First I've heard of this. Interesting. You don't happen to have a pic when you had them side by side?

[karmatp]

If they were matte grey they would be perfect. Pair that with a matte dial and I would not have sold my sub. It was just to shiny for my taste.

[CrazyMD]

Originally Posted by kauffee

First I've heard of this. Interesting. You don't happen to have a pic when you had them side by side?

I think I posted a while back. I actually cracked my BLRO bezel and thats how I found this out. Photos are on this forum if you look at my previous posts. The first replacement bezel from RSC was the pinker/lighter colored version. When I went to pickup the watch I told them and they said there was no way and that all colors are the same. I didn't pickup the watch and took my friends back the next day and then we put them side by side and they agreed. It took another 2 months if I remember right to get another ceramic bezel from geneva in which was the correct color.

I have also noticed the variation in bezel colors at an AD in Las Vegas. I put both brand new side by side and the sales rep couldn't believe I was right. One is a more salmon/pink and purplish/blue color. The other one is more of a red/blue color. And no this wasn't from variation of light!

[P2725TMB]

Ceramic will not fade. I'd only ever buy a Rolex model equipped with a ceramic bezel, nothing else. The rich deep colour, shine and fact they are so difficult to scratch are major plus points.

[tomchicago]

I thought Rado debunked the whole ceramic thing back in the eighties. Will take aluminum any day. Achilles heel ceramics are.

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[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by tomchicago

I thought Rado debunked the whole ceramic thing back in the eighties. Will take aluminum any day. Achilles heel ceramics are.

It's official....Yoda prefers aluminum inserts.

[tomchicago]

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

It's official....Yoda prefers aluminum inserts.

Lol. I was thinking the same thing when I read that.

[Rocco21]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

It's official....Yoda prefers aluminum inserts.

Hahahah had to reread his post to get that.

[SeaDweller50]

Prefer Aluminium personally.

[gtnator]

They're all good for different reasons!


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[wrist_watcher]

I have owned both and love the ceramic. Especially because the numerals are etched in and have a more technical appearance. Also the high gloss finish.

[collarcity]

Had a ceramic Omega. Glad to have owned it so I could tick the ceramic box, but I grew tired of the shine. Aluminum for me.

[freebo]

I'm used to the look of ceramic. I think the alu ones look thin & cheap (I know they're not).