1675 pepsi insert identification

[rrod]

Hello community,

Does this insert qualify as an original late 1960s fat font? (1.1 mil serial). Red back, oval 8s seem fine, though I am not quite sure about the triangle.

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

[springer]

I would say that insert is early to at least mid-1970s.

A 1.1 million serial case isn't considered late 1960s.

[rrod]

Originally Posted by springer

I would say that insert is early to at least mid-1970s.

A 1.1 million serial case isn't considered late 1960s.

Thanks! Is the triangle the key differentiator between mid a 1960s and 1970s insert?

Indeed, the watch must be circa 1964/65 (1.164 serial).

[suligeo]

Not only the triangle.
I believe this strong red is typically 70‘


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[Tom1675]

Is that DNA on the verso?

[springer]

Originally Posted by Tom1675

Is that DNA on the verso?

I think it might be split pea soup!!!

[rrod]

Originally Posted by springer

I think it might be split pea soup!!!

Not the cheese soup, for sure! :))

[Tom1675]

Originally Posted by springer

I think it might be split pea soup!!!

Thanks for the clarification!

I know you hear it a lot, but your knowledge of all things GMT never ceases to amaze.

[1watch]

Originally Posted by rrod

Thanks! Is the triangle the key differentiator between mid a 1960s and 1970s insert?

Indeed, the watch must be circa 1964/65 (1.164 serial).

The triangle is one consistent tell. It’s visually a bit wider in the middle by comparison. The “red” section also tends to have a brick red in early and more orangish hue in mid 60’s gilt era. Sometimes the “blue” section also has a violet tone. Note the details on this early gilt era example.



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[rrod]

Originally Posted by 1watch

The triangle is one consistent tell. It’s visually a bit wider in the middle by comparison. The “red” section also tends to have a brick red in early and more orangish hue in mid 60’s gilt era. Sometimes the “blue” section also has a violet tone. Note the details on this early gilt era example.

Very helpful, thanks!

Btw, were fuchsia bezels seen [natively] on late gilt watches, or exclusively mk I matte?

[Tom1675]

Originally Posted by rrod

Very helpful, thanks!

Btw, were fuchsia bezels seen [natively] on late gilt watches, or exclusively mk I matte?

Matte dials/later 60s

[1watch]

Originally Posted by rrod

Very helpful, thanks!

Btw, were fuchsia bezels seen [natively] on late gilt watches, or exclusively mk I matte?

I'm not an insert expert, but I would be comfortable with a fuchsia being period correct if that's important to you, on a late '60s long E Mk0 - Mk1 with SN range between 1.6 - 1.9. Many put whatever insert they like cosmetically on their 1675 that pleases their eye, but it is nice to have a semblance of "correctness" to many as well.