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9 August 2020, 02:49 AM | #1 |
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Need help identifying an insert
Hello all,
Was wondering if I can get some help on identifying this bezel insert. I believe it’s an mk3 but I wanted confirmation. Thanks you, Be safe and enjoy your weekend! |
9 August 2020, 03:40 AM | #2 |
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Not a mark3
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9 August 2020, 04:13 AM | #3 |
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100% not mk3.
One of the several MK4 variations. So think of when matte dials went to white gold surround. |
9 August 2020, 09:10 AM | #4 |
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Trying to find an insert for my 79 mk1 5513. Should I try and find a mk3?
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Not a MK3 - very early Tall 4, lots of people try to call it a MK3
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I know I am new at this stuff, but strike me left with a feather if I can see any difference. Lots of learning yet to go it seems.
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9 August 2020, 03:29 PM | #15 |
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How I was able to tell is the inner part of the 4. The top is a little different than the rest.
Thanks for all the help! But man I feel like I can just get anything since it’s so hard to tell unless I’m looking up close. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Are you not a believer in the printing pad theory wherein Mk3s take a few turns so long as the “4” has a (mostly) triangle? Meaning, all of those would mk 3? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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By the way, I believe that particular style of insert (squat “inner” four, serif) might’ve shown up on late 5513s and therefore as service to the other models. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Stmoore!
Do you know approximate production years for your mk 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3s I believe I have sourced a 3.3 (pic 1) for my 6.22 mill 1665, but it came with an mk4(pic 2), I believe it is more mid 80s, but I find conflicting information (your thoughts?) |
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Is this mk3 legit? If not, how can you tell? 🤔
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Legit 3.3
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lol, the variable nature of the fatness is annoying.
So I broke out the calipers and found that in the fatter mk3's the width of the 5's vertical lines is at least 50% of the width of the 55 marker. You need a shot from straight above for the best comparison. Not sure why I did this. |
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