Ever since rolex released the blnr batman in 2013 the big question has been why doesn t rolex produce a ceramic.
Rolex coke ceramic bezel.
Rolex aficionados have developed nicknames for the black and red bezel version coke and the blue and red bezel pepsi.
The older rolex gmt models had aluminum inserts found in the bezel which were easily printable.
Over a decade ago rolex patented a type of ceramic alloy and named it cerachrom where cera is from the word ceramic and chrom is from the latin word for color the new material made its debut on an 18k yellow gold gmt master ii model in 2005 in the form of a black bezel.
The rolex gmt master ii 116710blnr better known as rolex gmt batman was unveiled in 2013 in baselworld and is immediately recognized by its black and blue bi color ceramic bezel.
On previous gmt master coke models both hour hands were linked so when one moved so did the other.
The polished middle links of the oyster bracelet emphasize the gmt master ii s classy look.
In 2008 rolex introduced the current lineup of gmt master ii watches.
2013 gmt master ii.
The rolex gmt master ii ref.
Bezel insert tension flat spring for rolex yachtmaster 16622 16623 116622 116623.
Rolex gmt master ii reference 116710ln.
The oyster bracelet on this model had an all matte finish and had a flip lock on the clasp to ensure safety.
Rolex ceramic bezel vs aluminum pros and cons.
However ceramic is a much harder material and rolex said that it.
The rolex batman with reference number 116710blnr is another rolex coke alternative.
Today it is a standard feature in almost all rolex watches featuring a rotating bezel.
The is a short video on how to remove a ceramic bezel on the rolex submariner 116610ln please take care you do this at your own risk as the nylon bezel ring.
Over the the last 3 5 years the biggest request from rolex owners blog writers watch guys and just overall anyone who wants a rolex has been for rolex to come out with a coke ceramic bezel gmt master.
Batman bezel ceramic insert for rolex gmt 16700 16760 engraved black blue tq.
3 bezel insert for rolex gmt 1670 1675 16750 16753 16758 coke red black tq.
Rolex ceramic bezel vs aluminum bezel.
16760 is called the coke due to its black and red bezel.
Ceramic bezel insert in 2005 rolex replaced the bezel insert in aluminium with ceramic a further innovation.
As a pioneer in the design and creation of ceramic components the brand developed its monobloc bezels and monobloc ceramic inserts in house.