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Driver8 wrote:

Welcome aboard.

I'd say a ceramic bezel is highly unlikely, at least in the short term. Breitling seem extremely resistant to using interesting materials like ceramic as they concentrate on DLC coating things. A few of us have long been hoping for a ceramic model or two, but so far no joy.

I don't know, ceramic would be "me too" right about now and show little imagination. The rubber is weird, but despite misgivings no-one seems to have had any actual trouble with it. How it will stand up in 20 years' time is not known, but the general designs of modern Breitlings suggest they're not too bothered by that, as they'll be in the back of a drawer by then or remaindered on eBay - which is a shame

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There really is absolutely nothing wrong with the old steel version. And the new Aerospace shows how that design can be updated to look more modern. If I had a Superocean II, I'd look for an old Superocean steel bezel (the later one with the more angular numbers, used also in the 42mm Steelfish from all the way back in 2004) and swap it in.

Author:	Thankduck [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:33 am ]
Post subject:	Ceramic Bezel
Hi Everyone, This is my first post!! I've just px'd my 2002 Breitling Colt for a SuperOcean II. Does anyone know if a ceramic bezel is on the horizon for it? Thank you H

Author:	Driver8 [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:01 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Ceramic Bezel
Welcome aboard. I'd say a ceramic bezel is highly unlikely, at least in the short term. Breitling seem extremely resistant to using interesting materials like ceramic as they concentrate on DLC coating things. A few of us have long been hoping for a ceramic model or two, but so far no joy.

Author:	Thankduck [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:13 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Ceramic Bezel
Driver8 wrote: Welcome aboard. I'd say a ceramic bezel is highly unlikely, at least in the short term. Breitling seem extremely resistant to using interesting materials like ceramic as they concentrate on DLC coating things. A few of us have long been hoping for a ceramic model or two, but so far no joy. Thank you. I was hoping as much. Sent using Tapatalk

Author:	Dennis_Johansson [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:00 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Ceramic Bezel
But then again, I assume none of us is working for Breitling so anyones guess is as good as anyones else's...

Author:	andrewjt [ Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:37 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Ceramic Bezel
Driver8 wrote: Welcome aboard. I'd say a ceramic bezel is highly unlikely, at least in the short term. Breitling seem extremely resistant to using interesting materials like ceramic as they concentrate on DLC coating things. A few of us have long been hoping for a ceramic model or two, but so far no joy. I don't know, ceramic would be "me too" right about now and show little imagination. The rubber is weird, but despite misgivings no-one seems to have had any actual trouble with it. How it will stand up in 20 years' time is not known, but the general designs of modern Breitlings suggest they're not too bothered by that, as they'll be in the back of a drawer by then or remaindered on eBay - which is a shame . There really is absolutely nothing wrong with the old steel version. And the new Aerospace shows how that design can be updated to look more modern. If I had a Superocean II, I'd look for an old Superocean steel bezel (the later one with the more angular numbers, used also in the 42mm Steelfish from all the way back in 2004) and swap it in.

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Author:	RJRJRJ [ Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Ceramic Bezel
andrewjt wrote: Driver8 wrote: Welcome aboard. I'd say a ceramic bezel is highly unlikely, at least in the short term. Breitling seem extremely resistant to using interesting materials like ceramic as they concentrate on DLC coating things. A few of us have long been hoping for a ceramic model or two, but so far no joy. I don't know, ceramic would be "me too" right about now and show little imagination. The rubber is weird, but despite misgivings no-one seems to have had any actual trouble with it. How it will stand up in 20 years' time is not known, but the general designs of modern Breitlings suggest they're not too bothered by that, as they'll be in the back of a drawer by then or remaindered on eBay - which is a shame . There really is absolutely nothing wrong with the old steel version. And the new Aerospace shows how that design can be updated to look more modern. If I had a Superocean II, I'd look for an old Superocean steel bezel (the later one with the more angular numbers, used also in the 42mm Steelfish from all the way back in 2004) and swap it in. I don't think they are swappable. The screws are completely different sizes.

Author:	Robertus61 [ Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:06 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Ceramic Bezel
Yes, they are swappable. I have a CSO I. and was disturbed by the classic steel bezel damaging my pullovers one after the other and was lucky to put my hands on the SO II. (rubber-inlay) bezel wich fits perfectly. Now the watch looks less high and nicer. The italic digits and the missing lume dot disturbs be though. A black ceramic inlay bezel would be nice... Hope this helps. Best, Robert

Author:	coltstrong [ Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Ceramic Bezel
how are the ceramic bezels? I've been steering towards older Rolex' and the yachtmaster just to get the metal bezel.

Author:	MattC [ Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:19 pm ]
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The ceramic bezels look better IMO and are very scratch resistant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Author:	coltstrong [ Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:39 pm ]
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do you have any issues with ceramics breaking?

Author:	Driver8 [ Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:53 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Ceramic Bezel
coltstrong wrote: do you have any issues with ceramics breaking? Like anything, yes they can be damaged, but the kind of impact you'd need to damage a ceramic bezel will definitely damage a metal bezel as well.

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