Rolexman

If you read some definition of "ceramic" (even the Wikipedia article will do), you'll realize that "ceramic" isn't a single compound, but a family of materials.

I have no doubt that the material of the rep insert is different from the gen insert; but this doesn't mean that the rep bezel insert isn't "ceramic"

IMHO, the question makes little sense

Well the question is based on my understanding that ceramic doesn't scratch (or at least very difficultly). So in basics it relates to the fact if the insert can or can't be scratched.

They look good.... don't know how sharp the printing is but great job!

Maybe. But we know for certain the "sandwich" inserts are not even partially ceramic

How do we know that?

By the way thanks for all the input guys. I think Roger makes a good point: real ceramic in reps, why not? But I'm sceptic like Jnkay. If it's real ceramic... proof it!

Wouldn't a stamp make the perfect 'H'? ..... just make a monogram JPEG and order it on-line. Ordering and designing should not no problem. If you're scared they will know it's a 'Hublot' logo just order it in combination with a fictional company name starting with 'H'. E.g. 'Howdy financial services'. There are so many logo's in the world which have some resemblance. But I'm convinced not a soul would ever connect the dots between the 'H' logo and....

With a stamp and the right paint, you're all set

But none te less Superbe job Francisco! Thanks for the time and effort put into this tutorial. You've got yourself an almost 1:1 rep

I think its ok...or i can say its the corect "effect" for a full ceramic bezel!I was "playing" the other day with a friends Gen GMT ceramic and in the most position the bezel made the same 'gray" effect!!

I thought we concluded here these $300 don't have real ceramic inserts? Maybe they used a sort of grey plastic?

At a first glance: The colour of the ceramic insert looks really strange, so does the pearl.

Well, but I do see that you edited it...

My dear Rolexman, judging by the tone of your second and third post in this thread I cannot be surprised of the first one. Education is something perfectly compatible with dedicating time and effort into this and into any other community. I suggest you learn some. Will you report this request as "offensive"?

This bull has gone on for long enough. It's totally off topic and because you are clearly the smartest of us two I will let you have the last word.

Yep, I've read them. I see there are also some rules which make refference to the use of insults or swearwords like "smartass"...

I would still edit your signature, though. For Shakespeare's sake.

Smartass is not swearword. [censored] is! You better watch your tone before commenting on my signature. Because it clearly displays the amount of time and effort I stick into this community, which can't be said about you! So please be wise and reframe your comments before I report your ass!

Great end-links LOL...

Rolexman, if you are going to be so strict about preserving the English language for the Forum you should first edit the quote from Narikaa you have as your signature. It is not proper English. ("easily" instead of "easy")

I don't know where it says that the Forum language can only be English, by the way.

Amigo: no s

Thanks for your input guys. So we can conclude it is NOT real ceramic. Anyone who claims otherwise has to prove it by doing the nail test like Freddy said or my favorite... the knife test!

I did a lot of searching and I didn't find a clear answer wether or not the ceramic on the GMT IIc is real or not. I know there are two versions the sandwich and the full ceramic but has anyone ever tested the ceramic... if the sandwich version is made out of real ceramic why make a full ceramic? Both can't be scratched right..

Did anybody ever tested their ceramic like trying to scratch it with a knife or so? I've read in several posts that Freddy thinks (or claims) it's plastic but I would also like some other members to chime in.

So please tell me which GMT you have and how you know it's real ceramic or not.

Thanks guys!

PS: Which one was more reliable, the CHS or the ICH?

Cool watch! Thinking of ordering the same in black. Is Watcheden the same guy as Rolex2u?

Ever thought of the PMWF insert

$65? That's insane!

What's the status of this .... great project?

Please stick to our forum language: English!

I hope Chris is not ending up the same way as TWP... his business outgrowing him. I heard simular stories of QCs not being performed well or not at all. I was one of the first who ordered from Chris and I could verify all what was claimed (some of you may remember my Aquaracer review regarding his QC) but I'm seriously questioning his service lately.

Good work and clear description. Great help to all our future modders

Just got back from my AD and no new book

They just didn't want to give you one

Omega Aqua Terra 29mm ETA 2671 (hard find)

SUPERB review. I like the whole group approach. I would have bought this rep in a heart beat but as I am really anal about scratches and I'm always polishing my reps I didn't. This baby is non-polishable or brushable....

Am I the only one who isn't cheering? Sure I was a vet poster at RWG1 but IMO all the different forums contribute to the 'forest'. All the info should be concentrated in one forum. Sure there's a risc of loosing it all but now there are like 4, 5, 6 hell I don't know how many rep forums. Some more usefull than others. After RWG1 died RWG2 took it's place as THE rep forum.

The hand stack looks okay. The reason for the date change at 7 as opposed to 12 is that the hour hand might have slipped on the post. This could have happend for a numerous of reasons (bump, bad hand tube, not enough friction etc.). This would also explain the watch running behind 4 hours all of a sudden ... The only solution is to uncase the movement, remove the hands and correctly reinstall them.

The problem you're encountering is caused by the chrono pushers. They probably catch in to the movement holder ring or into the holes of the movement holder ring (where those tiny pusher extentions are located). Try to remove the movement holder ring first. Then remove the movement. This will work.

Remove the two screws which connect the movement and the ring. Remove the ring. Remove the movement + dial.

Click (twice) to enhance.

You sneaky bastard, you! Good job on the IWC