GMT 1675 date 1972 - fuchsia insert or NOT?

[stevegeorge249]

Hi Guys,

Fuchsia insert or NOT?

All opinions appreciated.

[Andjwhite]

The fade on the insert looks a little artificial. Not for me.


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[antrolexsub]

No it’s not a fuchsia.

[Vince M.]

That is not fuchsia but I would definitely put a fuchsia bezel on that reference !

[Dan S]

A squirrel has been nibbling at that insert. :-)

[stevegeorge249]

Yes I know but at least its got character.

Well that's what my builder says when something is not quite level!

[1665fan]

Why is there a white line between the colors on the bezel? It’s fishy

[Paulie 50]

No, but a good looking insert nevertheless.

[lee fowler]

100% not Fuchsia!

[KY..]

Is that actually an authentic red back bezel insert for a 1675???
Looks odd to me…

[swaini3]

Sadly, I've seen some sellers call these fuchsia. Not good.

[XavierM]

Quick look at it but seems to be an early 80s insert, way too late for it to be a fuschia…

[stevegeorge249]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Why is there a white line between the colors on the bezel? It’s fishy

Yes I thought that was a little strange too but my GMT mate says he has been a few like it. Its so tiny I cannot see when wearing it.

I wonder if others think its normal.

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by stevegeorge249

Yes I thought that was a little strange too but my GMT mate says he has been a few like it. Its so tiny I cannot see when wearing it.

I wonder if others think its normal.

This area should be the most protected area on a bezel insert with it’s tight proximity to the crystal but it is also the most vulnerable area when removed from the bezel, especially when using an abrasive to quickly give the insert surface the appearance of age or in preparation for a chemical intervention.

[TuRo]

Off-piste but the orig. soft edge plexi is so much nicer than a service one - nice looking watch that to me eyes!

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

This area should be the most protected area on a bezel insert with it’s tight proximity to the crystal but it is also the most vulnerable area when removed from the bezel, especially when using an abrasive to quickly give the insert surface the appearance of age or in preparation for a chemical intervention.

David, unless I misread your comment, what 1665 is referring to is the white lines between the red and the blue on the face of the bezel.

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[stevegeorge249]

JP where are you when we need you? ha ha !!

My phone camera doesn't do this insert justice, in reality it really has great vibrant colours and was cheap too.

Still saving up 7k for a fuchsia then.

[stevegeorge249]

Originally Posted by stevegeorge249

Hi Guys,

Fuchsia insert or NOT?

All opinions appreciated.

Do we still think it could be a fake? ( see back image ) thank guys ( sorry and any ladies of course! )

[stevegeorge249]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Why is there a white line between the colors on the bezel? It’s fishy

Hi thanks for your comments I have put up an image of the back of the insert.

Regards Steve

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

David, unless I misread your comment, what 1665 is referring to is the white lines between the red and the blue on the face of the bezel.

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Thanks for the heads up I didn’t see that… interesting

[stevegeorge249]

Hi David,

thanks for your comments.

what do you think of the newly posted picture of the backof this insert?

[antrolexsub]

The insert is real. Just a poorly aligned mask when anodising the red and blue in the factory. The fading makes it look more prominent.

[stevegeorge249]

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[springer]

Originally Posted by stevegeorge249

JP where are you when we need you? ha ha !!

My phone camera doesn't do this insert justice, in reality it really has great vibrant colours and was cheap too.

Still saving up 7k for a fuchsia then.

This bleached insert doesn't look original to me. Looks like trash bin material.

[springer]

Originally Posted by stevegeorge249

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Prima facie for me - looks like a bleached, non original dial.

[stevegeorge249]

Wrong John, supplied by Lee Fowler last year.

I posted the dial and hand on here before buying with Lee's permission and we all had a good look at them, don't you remember??

Regards
Steve G

[swaini3]

He probably meant to say insert iso dial.

[indianmachine]

Originally Posted by stevegeorge249

Still saving up 7k for a fuchsia then.

Wow is a fuschia insert really 7k these days?

[springer]

Originally Posted by stevegeorge249

Wrong John, supplied by Lee Fowler last year.

I posted the dial and hand on here before buying with Lee's permission and we all had a good look at them, don't you remember??

Regards
Steve G

The insert is bleached and has other issues. But, if you like it, wear it well.

Also, I had a typo in my last post - I meant the insert not the dial. By the way, the dial does look nice indeed.

[springer]

Originally Posted by swaini3

He probably meant to say insert iso dial.

Thanks for the help MO. You are correct - I meant the insert not the dial. This wouldn't be the first time that I responded with "dial" instead of insert, and it probably won't be the last.