Additionally, the strength and scratch resistance of the insert is remarkable due to the temperatures applied to the ceramic bezel itself. No matter how harsh the Ultra Violet rays may get, the color will never diminish. One of the benefits of the Cerachrom bezel is that it is completely UV resistant, allowing for it to never loose its deep color. Rolex introduced the Cerachrom inserts as now standard also on the Submariner (Ref: 116610) and the Deepsea (Ref 116600). The technology of the ceramic insert on the GMT II, is entirely unique to Rolex.

It became an instant hit due to the scratch resistant surface and perfect shine. The unique ceramic bezel insert was first seen on the Rolex GMT II (Ref: 116710) at the Basel World trade show in April of 2007. So much of our time at Everest is spent focusing on the unique and timeless design of Rolex and its many sports models, but we felt it interesting to look at the amazing Cerachrom Insert in this article. The Rolex Oyster has stood the test of time and Hans Wilsdorf vision is still alive many years after his passing. The Oyster clasp that attaches the two sets of Oyster bracelet links and Oyster bezel also have been graced with the Oyster name sake. The clean, simple Rolex steel strap, known as the Oyster bracelet also carries the Oyster name. Original Rolex Screw Down Crown DesignĪdditionally, the Oyster namesake has been applied to other Rolex designs. This design has been the cornerstone of Rolex’s success over the last ninety years and has become an icon of style and sophistication. Wilsdorf named it simply the Rolex Oyster Case. He purchased the patent to the screw down crown system from Perregaux and Peret. Wilsdorf studied their designs and along with a screw down case back that was sealed with a rubber gasket, created a simple but perfect water-tight case. In 1925, two Swiss watch makers named Paul Perregaux and Georges Peret, applied for a Swiss patent for a screwed stem watertight system. It started with the brilliant and amazing foresight of Hans Wilsdorf, one of the original owners of RolexS.A.He knew that if he could create a water-tight watch case, he would successfully conquer the watch world. In 1926, Rolex patented the Oyster case design, which still to this day has only experienced minor changes. The history is quite intriguing about the Oyster case and the other design elements that have been named “Oyster” by Rolex. Historically, it could easily be debated that without the Oyster Rolex case design, Rolex would not have been nearly as successful. What is surprising is that the design is only being modified minorly to advance the Rolex Oyster case to higher depths.

Even today, the Oyster Perpetual case design is being refined to allow for Rolex watches to go to farther depths with out damage to the movement or other workings of the Rolex watch.

This type of technology and engineering know how was incredible for the time. This still is an innovative design which Rolex created to ensure a water-tight and dust proof watch.

One particular unique design feature is more than 90 years old, know as the Rolex Oyster case. Here at Everest Horology we love Rolex watches and their creative Rolex design features.

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