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ChrisEdu
04-16-2009, 07:13 PM
If you could have a Rolex manufactured from any range of materials what would you choose? I was wondering how a totally ceramic version might look and feel and also one using Kevlar or graphite.
calvinlgoh
04-16-2009, 07:55 PM
magnesium? - though not in its pure form, that would be bad if I recall my HS chem classes...
ChrisEdu
04-16-2009, 08:22 PM
magnesium? - though not in its pure form, that would be bad if I recall my HS chem classes...

It would certainly be pretty in a fire! :)
bfltd0
04-17-2009, 09:58 AM
I admit to being strangely attracted to a black ceramic case, should Rolex deign to introduce reasonably modern materials.........
triple7
04-18-2009, 06:01 AM
A Daytona with date in a black titanium case, just like the Tag Heuer Cal. 17 RS2, and some ceramics/carbon fibre bezel/case combo.
ChrisEdu
04-18-2009, 09:09 AM
Could be nice. :)
STB
04-18-2009, 12:48 PM
If you could have a Rolex manufactured from any range of materials what would you choose? I was wondering how a totally ceramic version might look and feel and also one using Kevlar or graphite.

I did noticed a recent trend of black watches.

Ceramic, forged carbon, vulcanized rubber, PVD....

Almost every manufacturer launched one.
sub
04-22-2009, 04:36 PM
My choice would be gold or platinum.
harb
04-23-2009, 08:52 AM
I was wondering how a totally ceramic version might look and feel...

Like a Chanel...or a Rado... :(
ChrisEdu
04-24-2009, 05:46 PM
Yeah - I'd guessed Rado.
STB
04-25-2009, 10:02 PM
I wonder what's all the fuzz about ceramic on other brands (like IWC, Panerai, Hublot) when Rado has been using this material for years.

Is there a difference in quality or process on high tech ceramic used by each manufacturer? All uses Zirconium oxide.
Rolex Fan
04-26-2009, 09:33 AM
.......but i really dislike the black, (rado especially). looks bad new and looks worse as it ages. just my thought. I also dislike the YG everything, (too cheesy) including the Rolexes (I know i am going to get flack for these opinions). I also do not like the TTs.

I LOVE THE SS rolexes. Explorers, GMTs, Subs. (in that order).



someone please defend me.


BTW, it took some time but i finally got registered to this new site!

LP
Wilsdorf
04-27-2009, 06:25 AM
I'd like a nice Platinum Sub or Daytona