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.
Ceramic vs aluminum submariner.
Rolex submariner 116610lv hulk rolex datejust ii 116334.
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.
I am lucky enough to have both.
2005 saw the release of the first ceramic cerachrom bezel insert from rolex introduced in the gmt master ii ref 116718.
If you like modern cutting edge go ceramic.
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.
The rolex submariner is one most famous luxury watches in the world.
If you like the old school vintage feel then go aluminum insert.
Both have their place.
Today it is a standard feature in almost all rolex watches featuring a rotating bezel.
So when discussing features we should start with the bezel.
Rolex ceramic bezel vs aluminum pros and cons.
Both have their place.
Rolex ceramic bezel vs aluminum bezel.
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