Pictures of heavily worn ceramic models?

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well my 16600 and 16610 both 20 plus years old and sapphire crystals have been around since 1988/9 on subs etc. And would expect these watches of having a very very much harder life than today's pampered Rolex watches.One watch in particular has done well over 600 hours underwater both salt and fresh.Yet apart from normal routine service and a few normal wearing scratches still looks good today.But did have one insert change at a cost of then £27, lost the insert pearl after a air tank gave it quite a hard wack in rough seas.If it had been a ceramic insert quite possible it would have shattered and then a very high price to replace.

Submariner. 29 years old. History. Diving- climbing-military service- polar expeditions.

[Lpugliese]

I too have wondered what one will look like after a 15 years of wear. I guess they are pretty tuff though

[5253Reynolds]

Originally Posted by padi56

Quite true but but more than four have been reported on forum,but since forum started way back in the latter part of 2004 not heard of or seen any reports of the aluminum shattering in production of many many millions.

Yes but aluminum by the 100,000's has faded, scratched, broken, etc... You do the math.

[AzHadEnuf]

45 years of daily ware. Bring back the Bakelite.

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[Mak2013]

Originally Posted by hoho22

Does anyone have any pictures of worn, beat up new rolexes?



I am very curious to how my 114060 will look many years down the road...

My wife has a 114060 and wears it daily and everywhere.
Its so scratched up that it doesnt have a single polished pary left on the watch.

Need to take a pic to show


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[Mak2013]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well my 16600 and 16610 both 20 plus years old and sapphire crystals have been around since 1988/9 on subs etc. And would expect these watches of having a very very much harder life than today's pampered Rolex watches.One watch in particular has done well over 600 hours underwater both salt and fresh.Yet apart from normal routine service and a few normal wearing scratches still looks good today.But did have one insert change at a cost of then £27, lost the insert pearl after a air tank gave it quite a hard wack in rough seas.If it had been a ceramic insert quite possible it would have shattered and then a very high price to replace.

Its $300 to replace. Its higher replacement cost, but nothing extraordinary.
Embrace the change.These new style watches are beauties.
Just like older models


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[boost2perfection]

I wear mine pretty much everyday unless I wear my BB, date just which is never or 14060. Daytona when I get dressed up and the sub c holds up well. Glad I bought it brand new. Other than desk dives and a few light scratches on the bracelet. It looks good. What do you guys think? I picked up the Sub C when it first came out, bought it in HK.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by padi56

Quite true but but more than four have been reported on forum,but since forum started way back in the latter part of 2004 not heard of or seen any reports of the aluminum shattering in production of many many millions.

Hard to argue that

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Submariner. 29 years old. History. Diving- climbing-military service- polar expeditions.

Legendary! Putting it through the paces as usual

Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

45 years of daily ware. Bring back the Bakelite.

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Stop that you're bragging

[hoho22]

Originally Posted by Mak2013

My wife has a 114060 and wears it daily and everywhere.
Its so scratched up that it doesnt have a single polished pary left on the watch.

Need to take a pic to show

Yes! do it

[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by Thatguy

3 years of use including wearing during rebuilding of heavy equipment and over 60 hours underwater. I managed to scratch everything including a small scratch on the crystal, but the ceramic looks new. The clasp was scratched on a rock after I was hit by a wave exiting after a night dive. All should clean up at first service.



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Finally... A Sub that looks in similar condition to mine!

All will be sorted at Service time

[Abdullah71601]

What are the stains in the numbers on the bezel? Looks like rust in the picture (though I know it isn't rust).

Originally Posted by Thatguy

3 years of use including wearing during rebuilding of heavy equipment and over 60 hours underwater. I managed to scratch everything including a small scratch on the crystal, but the ceramic looks new. The clasp was scratched on a rock after I was hit by a wave exiting after a night dive. All should clean up at first service.



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[padi56]

Originally Posted by 5253Reynolds

Yes but aluminum by the 100,000's has faded, scratched, broken, etc... You do the math.

Well in my experience the only inserts to fade are mainly the red and blue colours after many many years of wearing.Yes they can get scratched but with today's mainly pampered watches that should not be any problem.And if they did get scratched so easy to DIY replace, plus not the crazy price for a thin slither of ceramic.And myself have never heard of of a aluminum insert being broken.

[w6ada]

Originally Posted by Tseg

I object, your honor, this is pure speculation.

Counsel is testifying, motion to strike

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by w6ada

Counsel is testifying, motion to strike

[9*9*3]

Nice to see and know. I still find myself taking Sub C off when I do real work.

[boost2perfection]

I have desk dives on the clasp and I remember this one scratch I have. The person in front of me didn't open the door for me and the thick glass door slammed into my hand and hit my watch

[Thatguy]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

What are the stains in the numbers on the bezel? Looks like rust in the picture (though I know it isn't rust).

Good eye. It is gelcoat overspray. I need to clean it out as well as clean up the entire watch!


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[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Thatguy

3 years of use including wearing during rebuilding of heavy equipment and over 60 hours underwater. I managed to scratch everything including a small scratch on the crystal, but the ceramic looks new. The clasp was scratched on a rock after I was hit by a wave exiting after a night dive. All should clean up at first service.



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Oh my, a modern Rolex being put through its paces!?!?! And it survived? Whew!

Kidding aside, well done. The way some member around here talk, a modern Rolex is only a piece of jewelry. It's beyond annoying.

[Delawareguy]

My 1996 gmt
Note the chip in the crystal at 6 o'clock. I can't remember how that happened. Lots of scratches, something going on on the bezel at 17.... Probably due for a service.... Purchased new in 1996


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[Delawareguy]

I purchased the above watch new and have worn it pretty much daily since.


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[Delawareguy]

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[traf]

Cool gmt, but not ceramic...


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[iRace559]

Purchased my SubC new a few months ago and I’ve worn it every single day since (Obviously). I’ve already managed to scratch the crystal and ding the case in a few spots, plus the usual desk diving marks on the bracelet. I’ve obsessed over keeping it scratch free, and in the process just scratched it even more. I don’t know what I’m so worried about; I highly doubt I’ll ever sell it. I bought the watch to wear it and enjoy it.

[iRace559]

Purchased my SubC new a few months ago and I’ve worn it every single day since (Obviously). I’ve already managed to scratch the crystal and ding the case in a few spots, plus the usual desk diving marks on the bracelet. I’ve obsessed over keeping it scratch free, and in the process just scratched it even more. I don’t know what I’m so worried about; I highly doubt I’ll ever sell it. I bought the watch to wear it and enjoy it.

[Delawareguy]

Ah, sorry! I get it now!


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[Onikage]

Ceramic is invincible. It will always look like a shiny new replacement.

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Ceramic is invincible. It will always look like a shiny new replacement.

I can say without a shadow of doubt it is not invincible!! Just replaced my BLRO insert and I am not the only one. But it looks nice.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by 5253Reynolds

Yes but aluminum by the 100,000's has faded, scratched, broken, etc... You do the math.

Faded old aluminum bezels sell for a ton of money. It's a highly desirable look that screams vintage class, but which ceramics will never have.

[HogwldFLTR]

Ceramics crack and get replaced; aluminum take their bangs and just keep on trucking.

[Mr. K]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Faded old aluminum bezels sell for a ton of money. It's a highly desirable look that screams vintage class, but which ceramics will never have.

Adam, wow never thought about that.

Very interesting, even when a sub c gets old, it won't have the old look.