One of the allures of pre-ceramic rolex’s (particularly submariners and GMT’s) is the wear and tear that develops over the years (e.g., a couple of well-placed scratches and a faded aluminum bezel) makes the watch more aesthetically pleasing. It’s similar to what the Japanese call “wabi-sabi”-rustic simplicity and the beauty of that which is old or faded. In other words, a pre-ceramic can show the desirable effect of aging.

@SteelmoonWatches

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That’s it Isn’t it. All ceramics just look the same - I miss the natural ageing

Merry Christmas Michael! Thanks for the videos!

@SteelmoonWatches

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Same to you. Cheers

I like following your journey. I’ve always preferred the pre-ceramic. Can’t beat the patina that reflects your life with the piece

I love pre ceramic Rolex stuff but the GMT’s are unbeaten for me when it comes to pre ceramics

As for the SEL vs HEL, I have SEL and really love them, but the one thing I didn't consider was Swiss vs Swiss made dials. I kinda wish I had the lighter feel HEL with a more symmetrical Swiss only dial, but once I got my bracelet to fit and added the right amount of links, the SEL feels great. I think fit might be more of a factor in comfort/quality than SEL vs HEL

@SteelmoonWatches

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Id want to be able to easily swap straps etc. sounds good mate

@SteelmoonWatches

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Interesting since I am looking at a Swiss 99 dial right and comparing it with an 08 watch.

@daniel_chayra

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@@SteelmoonWatches Oh! Would love to hear your thoughts on it, what're you thinking so far?!

Bluesy(s) are the best 😁 and your videos are the best 👏🏼🎩 Happy Holidays to you ✌🏼

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal :) Happy holidays

A question for the wider Fam - why is the 116600 SD referred to as a SD4K, where as the 16600 is a SD4000 and not with the K? or is this just me...

Wishing you, your family, friends and the rest of the watch Fam a very healthy and Merry Christmas. May you all enjoy what ever you celebrate. Michael, what was your reaction to the fake Pepsi owner? I’m sure he noticed you looking at it. What watch were you wearing at the meeting? Watch guys usually see watches and the time piece convo starts.

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

And to you Daniel :) I had the Bluesy on - I don’t think he noticed that I noticed his frankenwatch 😂 I was like a Ninja.

I purchased the Starbucks/Kermit recently for £13500. These were 20k at the start of the year in the UK

Every time I see you wearing a sports rolly, I feel like putting one on lol They look great on you

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

Lol cheers mate

The pre-ceramic itch was so strong for myself that I now only own aluminium-bezel watches (and the Explorer 39)! What about the 16600, does that not scratch the itch enough? 😂

Merry Christmas Michael.

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

And to you mate

Will wearing my Rolex Submariner LV - Cermit / Starbucks 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Do it fam!!! Scratch that itch!!! I finally got my 16610, slightly faded bezel, pressure tested authenticated, couple leather straps, and it's really been a one-watch collection for the past couple weeks!!!

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

Seems you’ve done it the right way !

Dior Homme rockin' the SMP black on BRACELET deffo......... Grey Vetiver Boxing Day .......😎......Happy Xmas Michael

Some people chase fake watches but I chase mermaids with fake boobs. Jk Another great vid! I think the ceramic Kermit is like standard burger with a special limited edition exotic sauce. I love it!

Best wishes and health for your family and Merry Christmas

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

And to you too mate :)

8:29 😂😂 It’s is affecting you badly, same here but I try right away to deviate the thoughts as we are merely less than 1% of the population 😅

Current conversation I'm having with myself : Cartier santos medium as the daily steel piece Zenith revival shadow as the chrono piece in my 4 watch collection

You are a suave chap. Can you kindly share your special frags?

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

Suave in a Hoody hehe. Look into Thomas Kosmala ;) Tom Ford Grey Vetiver for serious meetings.

@teenoso4069

Жыл бұрын

@@SteelmoonWatches Yeah I know TK. He's partly trained in middle east. Picked up No4 at Harrods in 2019 as it was in their own top 5 best sellers. Beastly and nice if a little feminine. In the end gave it away to a friend who loved it. Recently, picked up Dior Homme Parfum at retail and SOTD :}

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

@@teenoso4069 try TK number 10 For evenings. It’s the ultimate. I’ve tried all other frags. No4 is nice but quite popular now. Also new Sauvage Elixir is dynamite.

You reckon Kermit will be discontinued next year mate?

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

Imo - no pal. Don’t see it.

@TruthTeller00

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@@SteelmoonWatches I’m watching your original video on the Bluesy just now mate, hands down my favourite watch out with an all steel Daytona. £11k, how’d you pull that off? Am I on the next flight to Dubai? 😅

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

Funnily enough that was with FX rates then. If you look at fx now (since I load local) it’s like I picked it up for 10.5k 🙃

@TruthTeller00

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@@SteelmoonWatches Sweet, so you’ll have paid circa 46k Dirham? How did you manage to pull off sticker condition too?

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

Just kept looking lol. Bit of luck

I think everyone’s immunity is lower for sure….. I wonder why……

@SteelmoonWatches

Жыл бұрын

Well put