2005 saw the release of the first ceramic cerachrom bezel insert from rolex introduced in the gmt master ii ref 116718.
Ceramic vs aluminum submariner.
Today we re going to be doing a comparison between the new and the old.
Both have their place.
Rolex ceramic bezel vs aluminum bezel.
So when discussing features we should start with the bezel.
Today it is a standard feature in almost all rolex watches featuring a rotating bezel.
The 16610 model of submariner date was discontinued in favor of the 116610 model submariner date which is often referred to by its most notable feature as the ceramic bezel submariner.
If you like modern cutting edge go ceramic.
Rolex ceramic bezel vs aluminum pros and cons.
For example the explorer ii has a fixed 24 hour marked bezel while the new air king is topped with a smooth domed stainless steel bezel.
I am lucky enough to have both.
Both have their place.
The rolex submariner is one most famous luxury watches in the world.
While gmt master submariner sea dweller and yacht master models now exclusively come equipped with ceramic bezels some rolex collections are outfitted with stainless steel bezels.
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If you like the old school vintage feel then go aluminum insert.