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springer · 9 March 2016, 04:05 AM

[QUOTE=GLADIATOR;6525556]Very informative - thanks
I wonder why the "hooked 2" and not other numerals, or why indeed.

I hope by posting all that info, you are not helping the counterfeiters get it correct!!

Thanks again
adam[/QUOT

Adam, I don't think the "counterfeiters" really care. They've probably made hundreds of thousands of these aftermarket inserts and maybe, just maybe, they made the font different so they wouldn't be confused with genuine inserts.

Aftermarket parts have been manufactured for decades, like many aftermarket parts being made for Rolex and every other watch; to include their movement parts, crystals, bracelets etc. Aftermarket parts are a big business, whether for Rolex, Samsung, Ford or Toyota ...you name it.

These inserts are actually aftermarket, not counterfeit. They have no trademarks.

The intent here was to inform owners and potential buyers about the differences between genuine GMT acrylic and sapphire inserts and how to identify aftermarket inserts.

Thanks for the comments and concern..back to the topic at hand.

9 March 2016, 04:05 AM	#5
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,204	[QUOTE=GLADIATOR;6525556]Very informative - thanks I wonder why the "hooked 2" and not other numerals, or why indeed. I hope by posting all that info, you are not helping the counterfeiters get it correct!! Thanks again adam[/QUOT Adam, I don't think the "counterfeiters" really care. They've probably made hundreds of thousands of these aftermarket inserts and maybe, just maybe, they made the font different so they wouldn't be confused with genuine inserts. Aftermarket parts have been manufactured for decades, like many aftermarket parts being made for Rolex and every other watch; to include their movement parts, crystals, bracelets etc. Aftermarket parts are a big business, whether for Rolex, Samsung, Ford or Toyota ...you name it. These inserts are actually aftermarket, not counterfeit. They have no trademarks. The intent here was to inform owners and potential buyers about the differences between genuine GMT acrylic and sapphire inserts and how to identify aftermarket inserts. Thanks for the comments and concern..back to the topic at hand. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.