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ttnpb · 14 October 2016, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

LOL. On a white gold GMT for close to 40K retail?
SURE.

Whoops,

My eyes scanned to quickly, I thought I read BLNR.

Toony · 14 October 2016, 05:16 AM

The picture is great. Thanks for posting it.

VicLeChic · 14 October 2016, 05:33 AM

Sorry to hear. Such a beautiful watch but seems fragile unfortunately, judging from stories like yours. Thanks for letting us know. I hope the next insert won’t be as brittle.

george023 · 14 October 2016, 10:04 AM

Slightly off topic, but why can't this bezel be added to a BLNR or LN GMT? Sorry in advance if this is indeed a wis question!!

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kilyung · 14 October 2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by george023

Slightly off topic, but why can't this bezel be added to a BLNR or LN GMT? Sorry in advance if this is indeed a wis question!!

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They purportedly made it a different size.

Dirt · 14 October 2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

They purportedly made it a different size.

If so, that would make it unique.
That would certainly contribute to the added cost and limited availability.

BS26809 · 14 May 2021, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyMD

As the title says. RSC said 8-12 weeks to get a replacement and about $1200. Fun

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OP, sorry to revive this thead, any update on the total time it took to get it back from the RSC? Mine’s been at the RSC since the beginning of the year and was quoted “8-12 weeks” as well.

rdragon · 14 May 2021, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BS26809

OP, sorry to revive this thead, any update on the total time it took to get it back from the RSC? Mine’s been at the RSC since the beginning of the year and was quoted “8-12 weeks” as well.

Yours sent for cracked bezel as well?

BS26809 · 14 May 2021, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rdragon

Yours sent for cracked bezel as well?

I sent mine because the colors were not right.

1665fan · 14 May 2021, 07:44 AM

Looks like a Mark 1 insert. You will be losing out with the newer darker color insert......

rdragon · 14 May 2021, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BS26809

I sent mine because the colors were not right.

Oh. Any pictures?

JSolution · 14 May 2021, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BS26809

I sent mine because the colors were not right.

How so do you have a photo at all?

BS26809 · 14 May 2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rdragon

Oh. Any pictures?

I don’t have any at the moment, but the edge of the inner diameter of the bezel betweeen the 20 - 4 markers was red (top edge that is coincidient with the crystal - should be blue ”ish”) and you could see the spots of red hue in that same (blue) section across the width of the bezel (especially in the sunlight).

Gotwire · 14 May 2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BS26809

I sent mine because the colors were not right.

At which RSC is your watch waiting for the bezel?

214270Explorer · 14 May 2021, 08:49 AM

I am wondering about what the ability to get one would be, oh let's say twenty years from now, and what sort of cost would be involved.

Rolex ceramic bezels are not anything for me as I do not baby my watches, and I do wear the heck out of them.

cvo · 14 May 2021, 09:05 AM

Wow! That was an expensive crack - hopefully the rest of your watch is fine.

Santiago32 · 14 May 2021, 03:43 PM

Sorry to hear! Wonder if you will get a correct bezel or the newer MK version

SS Oyster · 14 May 2021, 10:46 PM

Was it covered under warranty?

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Johngalt1 · 15 May 2021, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BS26809

OP, sorry to revive this thead, any update on the total time it took to get it back from the RSC? Mine’s been at the RSC since the beginning of the year and was quoted “8-12 weeks” as well.

While it sucks and all, a timeline from 4 1/2 years ago really has no bearing on what it might be today. Good luck and hope you get your watch back soon.

VogelPhoenix · 15 May 2021, 02:19 AM

Nm, didn't see that this thread was resurrected from 5 years ago

Stan Cooper · 15 May 2021, 02:44 AM

This makes me glad I used a $50 aftermarket BLRO bezel insert on my 16710. It's milled aluminum that emulates the cerachrom bezels. I'm not sure what the surface treatment is, but it is much more scratch resistant than the original anodized aluminum inserts used before cerachrom. Also, the colors are much more vivid than those on the cerachrom inserts.

The problem with ceramic as a material is that its elongation is very low (<1% compared to ~15% for steel and aluminum alloys). Elongation is a property that describes the ductility (high elongation) or brittleness (low elongation) of materials.

Stan Cooper · 15 May 2021, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

Nm, didn't see that this thread was resurrected from 5 years ago

It's still relevant. The physical properties of ceramic haven't changed.

cbalster · 15 May 2021, 02:49 AM

My BLRO has a crack in the bezel. Can only be seen under magnification. Can be replaced by RSC for $300 as it's still under warranty. I passed. I assume $1200 includes a full, out of warranty service.

iTreelex · 15 May 2021, 04:19 AM

that's crazy.

Innocenti · 15 May 2021, 04:22 AM

Tool watch

worldofoyster · 15 May 2021, 05:44 AM

wow that hurts

LC23 · 15 May 2021, 05:55 AM

that hurts my feelings but at least it can be fixed. you should frame the pieces and make a cool pic

Frank McKay · 15 May 2021, 08:20 AM

$1200 for the insert? Goodness. That is absurd

fsprow · 15 May 2021, 08:58 AM

Just my experience, but I have cracked two ceramic bezels - one on a sub, the other on an SD43. One on a fall from a tree in Africa and the other rock climbing. Now have only metal bezels.

JSolution · 15 May 2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fsprow

Just my experience, but I have cracked two ceramic bezels - one on a sub, the other on an SD43. One on a fall from a tree in Africa and the other rock climbing. Now have only metal bezels.

What the hell are you doing rock climbing or tree climbing with an sd43 on ha ha, it’s a lump doesn’t it get in the way? My favourite watch but I think I would take it off before pursuing such an activity!

14 May 2021, 08:49 AM	#135
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	I am wondering about what the ability to get one would be, oh let's say twenty years from now, and what sort of cost would be involved. Rolex ceramic bezels are not anything for me as I do not baby my watches, and I do wear the heck out of them. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

14 May 2021, 03:43 PM	#137
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Posts: 1,673	Sorry to hear! Wonder if you will get a correct bezel or the newer MK version __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

15 May 2021, 02:44 AM	#141
Stan Cooper 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,999	This makes me glad I used a $50 aftermarket BLRO bezel insert on my 16710. It's milled aluminum that emulates the cerachrom bezels. I'm not sure what the surface treatment is, but it is much more scratch resistant than the original anodized aluminum inserts used before cerachrom. Also, the colors are much more vivid than those on the cerachrom inserts. The problem with ceramic as a material is that its elongation is very low (<1% compared to ~15% for steel and aluminum alloys). Elongation is a property that describes the ductility (high elongation) or brittleness (low elongation) of materials. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

14 October 2016, 05:16 AM	#122
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,880	The picture is great. Thanks for posting it.

14 October 2016, 05:33 AM	#123
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Sorry to hear. Such a beautiful watch but seems fragile unfortunately, judging from stories like yours. Thanks for letting us know. I hope the next insert won’t be as brittle.

14 October 2016, 10:04 AM	#124
george023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 179	Slightly off topic, but why can't this bezel be added to a BLNR or LN GMT? Sorry in advance if this is indeed a wis question!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2021, 07:44 AM	#130
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,674	Looks like a Mark 1 insert. You will be losing out with the newer darker color insert......

14 May 2021, 09:05 AM	#136
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,020	Wow! That was an expensive crack - hopefully the rest of your watch is fine.

14 May 2021, 10:46 PM	#138
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,407	Was it covered under warranty? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 02:19 AM	#140
VogelPhoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,899	Nm, didn't see that this thread was resurrected from 5 years ago

15 May 2021, 02:49 AM	#143
cbalster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Hillsborough Posts: 744	My BLRO has a crack in the bezel. Can only be seen under magnification. Can be replaced by RSC for $300 as it's still under warranty. I passed. I assume $1200 includes a full, out of warranty service.

15 May 2021, 04:19 AM	#144
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	that's crazy.

15 May 2021, 04:22 AM	#145
Innocenti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK Posts: 832	Tool watch

15 May 2021, 05:44 AM	#146
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,501	wow that hurts

15 May 2021, 05:55 AM	#147
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	that hurts my feelings but at least it can be fixed. you should frame the pieces and make a cool pic

15 May 2021, 08:20 AM	#148
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	$1200 for the insert? Goodness. That is absurd

15 May 2021, 08:58 AM	#149
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,571	Just my experience, but I have cracked two ceramic bezels - one on a sub, the other on an SD43. One on a fall from a tree in Africa and the other rock climbing. Now have only metal bezels.

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