Rolex Submariner Cereamic bezel or Aluminum Bezel?

[ctgoh]

But i cant comment anything in that post..wanted to knoq 9750 inclusive GST?

[hyperbaric]

Because ceramic bezel can break and replacement cost is so high (usd 1000++?), I am having second thoughts about getting the 116610 LV (Hulk) sub, and am leaning more towards the aluminum bezel version 16610LV at the moment. Just my thoughts. Cheers.

[Cartman]

Because ceramic bezel can break and replacement cost is so high (usd 1000++?), I am having second thoughts about getting the 116610 LV (Hulk) sub, and am leaning more towards the aluminum bezel version 16610LV at the moment. Just my thoughts. Cheers.

just fyi, the cost of the Green aluminum insert cost close to $500 .....

[Matty]

The new ND Sub with ceramic bezel 114060 shld b retailing@$9750 incl. 7% GST at most/all ADs in S'pore. Aluminium bezels on Subs r now discontinued, so only can get them pre-owned here or shops selling them. IMHO if the wearer is not careful, then no matter wat material for the bezel, it'll be scratched/cracked under pressure.

[renokym]

Replacement of black sub bezel insert is around $100.15 at rsc.... So not too ex to replacement a worn insert.....

[gman5515]

I've read in the US forums regarding the ceramic bezel, and there have actually been Rolex owners w ceramic bezels who have worn them and had incidents with hard knocks and even getting caught in some strong rip tides getting 'bashed' against rocks, with the oyster casing sustaining some scratches, but nothing happened to the ceramic bezel. They testament about the ceramic bezel being tough, altho i have seen some comments from some forummers here about it being brittle, I think having the ceramic bezel crack or break is unlikely, given it being an "insert" and protected by the actual bezel.

I'm just sharing. I certainly wouldn't wanna be caught in a situation where I would want to testament the toughness and rigidity of the ceramic bezel.

[kohym]

Because ceramic bezel can break and replacement cost is so high (usd 1000++?), I am having second thoughts about getting the 116610 LV (Hulk) sub, and am leaning more towards the aluminum bezel version 16610LV at the moment. Just my thoughts. Cheers.

this must be one of the greatest urban legend in rolex.

just made a quick call to my friendly manager in RSC. for black ceramic bezel, to replace is around SGD620+ (parts+labor, not sure if 7% GST included).

this is quite consistent with another collector on the international forum who shatter his cermaic bezel and paid USD500+ to replace.

don't let this be a show stopper to u. if u like the ceramic look, go ahead!

[crs69]

hey guys,
which one is better? Ceramic Bezel or aluminum?

Used to like Sub SS, but now I like the Ceramic Bezel.

[Asian Sub]

I really like newer models specially the ceramic because its nice to look at specially when light hits it. Black becomes some sort of grey at certain angles

[Christo]

My choice will be the ceramic bezel.
Btw, don't worry about the replacement cost as depending on individual life style on how the watch is being bashed.
It may or may not happened.

Just buy and worry later....cheers

[rabid]

just buy the ceramic one lah. its nicer.

replacement cost? dun think there are a lot of us who wear rolexes in combat situations..

besides the aluminium bezel replacement also cost $

[Richardd]

i would prefer cereamic model as this is more scratch resistant and more dashing look model to wear

[Aba]

CEREMIC is nicer and better

[bigtuna101]

I vote for Ceramic....

[skydweller_sg]

ceramic for me
modern look