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Old 31 January 2017, 04:39 PM   #31
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Help please!

I recently purchased this super fat font 1675 insert. But now I'm having doubts after seeing this. Can someone help me out? Is this an aftermarket as well?
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Old 4 February 2017, 09:50 AM   #32
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great post thanks
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Old 4 February 2017, 10:07 AM   #33
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I recently purchased this super fat font 1675 insert. But now I'm having doubts after seeing this. Can someone help me out? Is this an aftermarket as well?
looks legit but it's for sapphire models

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Old 9 March 2017, 06:24 AM   #34
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I'm fairly new to GMTs, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can.

I've noticed that some of the experts here can tell whether a 1675/16750 insert is a red back or a blue back based only on the look of the front of the insert. Is that correct? If so, can someone explain the identifying differences between the two?

Also, I've tried to observe the points on the inserts where the blue changes to red. The crossover point is not always the same area for the 6s and 18s. That can be seen in the picture of all of the genuine inserts Springer posted above in his original post. Is that an important place to pay attention? Or just noise?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
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Old 9 March 2017, 08:55 AM   #35
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great job - thanks for the information - great job again springer
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Old 9 March 2017, 10:23 AM   #36
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I'm fairly new to GMTs, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can.

I've noticed that some of the experts here can tell whether a 1675/16750 insert is a red back or a blue back based only on the look of the front of the insert. Is that correct? If so, can someone explain the identifying differences between the two?

Also, I've tried to observe the points on the inserts where the blue changes to red. The crossover point is not always the same area for the 6s and 18s. That can be seen in the picture of all of the genuine inserts Springer posted above in his original post. Is that an important place to pay attention? Or just noise?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
The purpose of the thread was to help others identify the differences between the acrylic crystal inserts and the sapphire inserts along with some identification for aftermarket and bleached inserts.

Identifying every nuance of the numbers and differences between the GMT inserts would be the subject of a completely different topic and thread which I really didn't want to address in this thread. As far as the crossover point regarding where the red and blue colors split between the numbers 6 and 18 is not significant in my opinion and was probably based on when and where the inserts were placed in the stamping machines during the time periods they were stamped. I have observed this phenomenon and could never discern any significant difference in the number fonts regarding how this would reflect on where the color split occurred in relation to the era when the insert was used. In a "nutshell," I don't believe the location where the red and blue split occurs is significant to determining the age of the insert.
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Old 1 April 2017, 10:27 PM   #37
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Great post! I think everyone with a GMT got theirs out to have a look after reading this post.
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Old 2 April 2017, 02:26 AM   #38
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Great post! I think everyone with a GMT got theirs out to have a look after reading this post.
No doubt!
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Old 1 May 2017, 08:48 PM   #39
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Great post! I think everyone with a GMT got theirs out to have a look after reading this post.
for sure
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Old 1 May 2017, 11:05 PM   #40
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Plus they probably had a loupe or a magnifying glass out as well looking at those 2s and 4s!! Great reference material here for sure.
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Old 10 June 2017, 06:38 PM   #41
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Does anyone here bought a modern insert and experienced fading after prolonged usage? I hope i can get a new insert from RSC and it turn fuschia in years to come.
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Old 7 August 2017, 01:05 AM   #42
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awesome stuff, thanks for the info!
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Old 10 August 2017, 08:44 AM   #43
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Bravo it's true you learn something new everyday thanks!
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Old 10 August 2017, 08:47 AM   #44
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Best thread yet bravo!
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Old 12 August 2017, 03:41 PM   #45
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Dear John,

I just want to record my sincere appreciation for such a informative sharing unselfishly. Thanks so much for enabling me to better . the finer things about GMT bezels. Thank you
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Old 21 August 2017, 06:51 PM   #46
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This post is stressing me out!
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Old 21 August 2017, 07:21 PM   #47
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Can somebody assist in authenticating this please.
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Old 21 August 2017, 07:30 PM   #48
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I think springer already pointed out not genuine.
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Old 21 August 2017, 11:11 PM   #49
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I think springer already pointed out not genuine.
Do you have the link to the thread?
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Old 21 August 2017, 11:28 PM   #50
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I think springer already pointed out not genuine.
really you have the link to the thread?
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Old 22 August 2017, 01:47 AM   #51
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Can somebody assist in authenticating this please.
What's the problem? Are you shopping for someone to tell you it is genuine?

As I commented in your thread on this insert, it is fake and someone has also artificially bleached it. These fake inserts are sold on ebay.
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Old 22 August 2017, 01:53 AM   #52
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A lot of work went into the first post. Thanks for the effort.

The prices on genuine inserts is fast becoming absurd nowadays. I hope mine never falls out, I would hate to try and replace it.
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Old 22 August 2017, 09:40 AM   #53
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What's the problem? Are you shopping for someone to tell you it is genuine?

As I commented in your thread on this insert, it is fake and someone has also artificially bleached it. These fake inserts are sold on ebay.
Thanks springer, appreciate your feedback on this. How are you with vintage 5513? Posted another thread for comments on it.
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Old 25 August 2017, 02:59 PM   #54
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Anyone care to comment about the authenticity/originality of this insert/dial? '68 1675

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Old 13 October 2017, 06:14 AM   #55
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Very useful and informative thread. Thank you!
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Old 20 October 2017, 02:01 PM   #56
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Wow. You are the GMT MAN!
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Old 23 October 2017, 08:19 AM   #57
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This is an awesome thread, especially the first post -- thanks!!
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Old 11 November 2017, 06:39 AM   #58
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Pretty awesome !! Thanks !
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Old 14 November 2017, 04:16 AM   #59
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Very interesting post. Thanks for all the great info and discussion.
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Old 29 November 2017, 03:17 PM   #60
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Very useful and informative thread. Thank you!
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