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Timex1 · 3 October 2008, 06:16 PM

Hi Rolexers,

Hoping that someone can confirm whether or not the Ceramic Bezels (namely on a GMT Master II) have a precious metal content?

For example on the Rolex site, the video states that particles of gold provide the colour for the numbers... but what about the steel model? Is it white gold or Platinum?

Thanks for your help!

Cheers

padi56 · 3 October 2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Timex1

Hi Rolexers,

Hoping that someone can confirm whether or not the Ceramic Bezels (namely on a GMT Master II) have a precious metal content?

For example on the Rolex site, the video states that particles of gold provide the colour for the numbers... but what about the steel model? Is it white gold or Platinum?

Thanks for your help!

Cheers

On the S.steel models the bezel is s.steel with a ceramic insert.

C. Davidson · 3 October 2008, 06:47 PM

I've always thought that in the TT and 18KT models, the numerals are filled in with 18KT gold. This is stated in many print ads.

Rolex is a little more unclear about the materials are on the steel model. I was always under the impression that the numbers were filled in with platinum, but Padi's got me thinking.

toph · 3 October 2008, 06:48 PM

they do, the numbers on the ceramic bezel of a Stainless Steel GMT IIC are platinum blasted.

Oscar · 4 October 2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

they do, the numbers on the ceramic bezel of a Stainless Steel GMT IIC are platinum blasted.

Correct......that's what the Rolex site states......

srl7741 · 4 October 2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

they do, the numbers on the ceramic bezel of a Stainless Steel GMT IIC are platinum blasted.

I read the same, platinum is used.

padi56 · 4 October 2008, 12:32 AM

Rolex speak for a very very few micron coat, and its the ceramic insert thats Platinum blasted coated,the main bezel is S.steel.Platinum being a very very expensive metal sounds good and expencive but you can just imagine how much Platinum is used on the numbers.

Art161 · 4 October 2008, 04:43 AM

I think we have some confusion going on here about the bezel versus the bezel insert. It is the bezel insert that is ceramic, and I think that the numbers contain precious metal in all models. But I could be wrong. I'm wrong more often than I would like.

Matrim604 · 4 October 2008, 04:48 AM

Yes, when it comes to ceramic bezels (ceramic insert), the all gold and TT models have gold infused numerals, while SS models have platinum infused numerals. The Bezel itself on a SS model would be SS with ceramic insert with platinum infused numerals.

VDENTALS · 4 October 2008, 04:53 AM

is platinum

f16570 · 4 October 2008, 04:54 AM

So on the numerals, how much platinum?

frostie · 4 October 2008, 04:55 AM

Here is the official rolex ceramic bezel video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrGmhg4Dgpg

dimster · 4 October 2008, 05:11 AM

Hence the bezel on the TT GMT2C is 18kt yellow gold and the bezel insert is ceramic with gold blasted numerals?

frostie · 4 October 2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dimster

Hence the bezel on the TT GMT2C is 18kt yellow gold and the bezel insert is ceramic with gold blasted numerals?

well that's what the video says too

Art161 · 4 October 2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dimster

Hence the bezel on the TT GMT2C is 18kt yellow gold and the bezel insert is ceramic with gold blasted numerals?

Using, of course, the cathodic magnetron sputtering process.

Ironstark · 4 October 2008, 07:38 AM

The ceramic insert for the SS is more expensive than the one used in the all Gold and the TT!!!!

golfball123 · 4 October 2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

they do, the numbers on the ceramic bezel of a Stainless Steel GMT IIC are platinum blasted.

Right.... and the FG N TT are gold blasted..

C. Davidson · 4 October 2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Art161

Using, of course, the cathodic magnetron sputtering process.

toph · 4 October 2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Art161

, the cathodic magnetron sputtering process.

I think that is what happened to me when i saw the recent price increase

DSJ · 6 October 2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by f16570

So on the numerals, how much platinum?

Precious little - microns!

3 October 2008, 06:16 PM	#1
Timex1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 4	Ceramic Bezels Hi Rolexers, Hoping that someone can confirm whether or not the Ceramic Bezels (namely on a GMT Master II) have a precious metal content? For example on the Rolex site, the video states that particles of gold provide the colour for the numbers... but what about the steel model? Is it white gold or Platinum? Thanks for your help! Cheers

3 October 2008, 06:47 PM	#3
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	I've always thought that in the TT and 18KT models, the numerals are filled in with 18KT gold. This is stated in many print ads. Rolex is a little more unclear about the materials are on the steel model. I was always under the impression that the numbers were filled in with platinum, but Padi's got me thinking. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

3 October 2008, 06:48 PM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	they do, the numbers on the ceramic bezel of a Stainless Steel GMT IIC are platinum blasted. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,240	Rolex speak for a very very few micron coat, and its the ceramic insert thats Platinum blasted coated,the main bezel is S.steel.Platinum being a very very expensive metal sounds good and expencive but you can just imagine how much Platinum is used on the numbers. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 October 2008, 04:43 AM	#8
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	I think we have some confusion going on here about the bezel versus the bezel insert. It is the bezel insert that is ceramic, and I think that the numbers contain precious metal in all models. But I could be wrong. I'm wrong more often than I would like. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

4 October 2008, 04:48 AM	#9
Matrim604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 578	Yes, when it comes to ceramic bezels (ceramic insert), the all gold and TT models have gold infused numerals, while SS models have platinum infused numerals. The Bezel itself on a SS model would be SS with ceramic insert with platinum infused numerals.

4 October 2008, 04:53 AM	#10
VDENTALS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TEXAS Watch: ROLEX LV Posts: 156	is platinum __________________ GMT MASTER IIC 116710 M GMT MASTER ll 16710 M SUBMARINER 16610 LV M SUBMARINER 16613 M

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4 October 2008, 04:55 AM	#12
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Here is the official rolex ceramic bezel video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrGmhg4Dgpg __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

4 October 2008, 05:11 AM	#13
dimster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver CO Posts: 361	Hence the bezel on the TT GMT2C is 18kt yellow gold and the bezel insert is ceramic with gold blasted numerals?

4 October 2008, 07:38 AM	#16
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	The ceramic insert for the SS is more expensive than the one used in the all Gold and the TT!!!!

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