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The insert looks aftermarket to me. Is xeramic around to verify? lol
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When you say "we all had a good at them".. Was that privately? I don't seem to find your previous thread with this insert.
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Hi David,
I found this fuchsia with white lines the same as mine, perhaps mine really is a fuchsia ha ha! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/308-ROLEX...-127632-2357-0 |
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It has already been called bleached and aftermarket in a few of the posts.
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Who's this Xeramic guy, does he know his stuff? I'd like his opinion on this insert please.
Currently 50% on here think aftermarket 50% original. |
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George, spend some time on the net and do some research on your own. Here is a thread on GMT inserts to get you started and a couple photos to help you out..
https://gmtforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...5f6209a39a88f5
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More Images
Had a few guys asking for enlarged photos.
Just from the little I have observed this insert snaps beautifully into the bezel just like the originals I have. I have tried the flex test and its really stiff and hard not bendy like an after market. I put it on here as a bit of a giggle, it was cheap and obviously damaged but I like the colours. I instantly thought it was eighties but was surprises people thought it was aftermarket. Always interested in a debate. Thanks for the input all who have taken their time to comment. Thanks Steve |
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I would recommend you snap pictures of the entire insert, front and back. |
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TBH I'm beginning to think this is the same insert I have on the FS section (link for the sake of shameless self promotion https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=874824) There is no doubt however that it has been chemically altered
Not the same one obviously, the same type !! |
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That's like ...who is this Messi bloke, is he any good at football !
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Conclusions
In conclusion.....
Most people think it is not a fuchsia. Most people think it is original Rolex and not an aftermarket insert. A few think its early 80's possibly 16750. Several think its bleached. 1 thought it should be put in the bin but that comment was excluded for obvious reasons. Thanks for all the contributions. S |
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What have we learned here? (Not being rhetorical)
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Some of us will have learned something, some of us won't!
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Would love something a little more conclusive than that. Weve got respected members claiming its authentic, and respected members claiming its aftermarket. Its frustrating, and concerning, that this is still not an exact science.
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The original question is about correctness of a fuchsia insert on a Mk2. I think these should not have fuchsia inserts and would expect to see a fatter font insert with blue and red coloring.
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OP's and my insert side by side. My insert came with a 1675 I bought from an impeccable source some 15 years ago. I have never had cause to question it's authenticity. I would suggest that the OP's insert is authentic but has been chemically altered. Thoughts from aftermarket camp?
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My nicer
Mine is much nicer ha ha !!
and for sale too!! Seriously to end on a more positive note, here is the little fella with his original jacket on from 1972 and 7836 bracelet. I know this one is original because it was my dads watch and it was lost in the loft for years. again thanks for all the contributions. Steve not George |
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[QUOTE=1675-David;12500534]OP's and my insert side by side. My insert came with a 1675 I bought from an impeccable source some 15 years ago. I have never had cause to question it's authenticity. I would suggest that the OP's insert is authentic but has been chemically altered. Thoughts from aftermarket camp?
I dont know David, I see slight differences between yours and his. I agree with yours being genuine. If there are clear macros Im sure we can all agree on what his is. |
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Thanks
Thanks Mo
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As Swaini said, sharp macros of each digit would help a lot picking a side !
Not up to date with all aftermarket inserts versions but don’t remember having seen this one before…
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Ok
Ok ill have a go at macros of each digit as requested.
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