I don't see any difference in terms of scrath resistance or hardness, here.

Aug 02, 2011,21:59 PM
 

Ceramic is ceramic, and its virtues don't change with the finish of the bezel.

It is only, AFAIK, a question of finish.

Best,

Nicolas.

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Comparing matte and glossy ceramic bezels?

 
 By: Ruckdee : August 2nd, 2011-19:37
I'm not even sure if the terms I used are correct. What I'm wondering right now is whether there is any difference, other than aesthetics, between matte ceramic bezels (like on the MC NS watches) and glossy ceramic bezels (like on the newer Rolex GMT or S... 

I don't see any difference in terms of scrath resistance or hardness, here.

 
 By: amanico : August 2nd, 2011-21:59
Ceramic is ceramic, and its virtues don't change with the finish of the bezel. It is only, AFAIK, a question of finish. Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-08-02 22:02:34

Hi Ruckdee….

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 3rd, 2011-15:53
Would it not been better to compare the NSA with the Master Compressor Diving GMT Lady Céramique?! My personal experience is that the glossy ceramic surface is more difficult to scratch then the none glossy NSA surface. When it comes to be able to break t... 

Thank you for your view, Blomman. I have never had a ceramic bezel before.

 
 By: Ruckdee : August 3rd, 2011-18:37
And my soon to arrive new watch will have one on it so I couldn't help but have these silly worries. Thanks again and hope to show it to you soon. Ruckdee