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H-Watches · 13 March 2017, 03:17 AM

Hi all,

I am working with a trusted buyer but I need some advice and background. I am looking a trading a hulk and a 18238 for a Mint P Serial all gold pretty 99% mint box and papers. My one question in the insert on the Gold sub has white numbers. I am not as familiar with this. Can someone advise pictures below.

Thank you!

Tools · 13 March 2017, 03:22 AM

They look gold to me.

H-Watches · 13 March 2017, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

They look gold to me.

Thank you I think my concern is I do not know anything about the white numbers on the insert I have only ever seen yellow.

Thanks for your response

springer · 13 March 2017, 04:25 AM

Sometimes the gold numbers on these Submariner inserts fade from gold to silver. A quick check to determine if the insert is correct would be to look at the pearl. If the metal around the pearl is a silver color, the insert was originally for a stainless steel model. If the metal around the pearl is gold, it could be a correct insert where the numbers have faded from gold to silver.

Haywood_Milton · 13 March 2017, 04:52 AM

Just in case you don't know, it should have left the main agent in a different, bigger box and not that standard one for lesser models.

H

AK797 · 13 March 2017, 05:08 AM

It's not white, looks faded.

H-Watches · 17 March 2017, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It's not white, looks faded.

Your right just faded and I love it!

avilhena · 17 March 2017, 06:20 AM

Nice one! Congrats

Boaters · 17 March 2017, 07:42 AM

That is beautiful!

nick c · 17 March 2017, 08:12 AM

Looks very nice congratulations

datejust24 · 18 March 2017, 11:56 AM

That is a beauty and does look to be in very good condition....congrats

cajunron · 18 March 2017, 07:19 PM

It is indeed a beauty. Congrats.

H-Watches · 19 March 2017, 01:32 AM

Thank you everyone for your help and comments!

mjclark32 · 19 March 2017, 01:34 AM

Beauty, congrats!

behardt · 19 March 2017, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

It's not white, looks faded.

Agreed, those bezels faded pretty bad. I think it make them look cooler. It's a neat watch

returntorolex · 19 March 2017, 01:38 AM

Congrats and enjoy!

Danny83 · 19 March 2017, 01:41 AM

Looks good to me

kilyung · 19 March 2017, 01:44 AM

Congrats! Love the fade.

behardt · 19 March 2017, 02:36 AM

PS: if you don't like the bezel insert color, for a small cost you can get a brand new one.

Al1969 · 19 March 2017, 02:56 AM

OP, it's a beautiful piece, but you're trading two watches. Why not go for a six digit ?

Chewbacca · 19 March 2017, 03:11 AM

nice!

H-Watches · 19 March 2017, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by behardt

PS: if you don't like the bezel insert color, for a small cost you can get a brand new one.

I kept my Hulk and traded an 116000 and my 18238.

So now I'm down to 4 watches
Hulk
Batman
16618
Tudor BB 36

I love the non maxi case in the 16618
:)

Sorry Behardt I mean this for AL1969

H-Watches · 19 March 2017, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

OP, it's a beautiful piece, but you're trading two watches. Why not go for a six digit ?

I kept my Hulk and traded an 116000 and my 18238.

So now I'm down to 4 watches
Hulk
Batman
16618
Tudor BB 36

I love the non maxi case in the 16618
:)

13 March 2017, 03:22 AM	#2
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springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,194	Sometimes the gold numbers on these Submariner inserts fade from gold to silver. A quick check to determine if the insert is correct would be to look at the pearl. If the metal around the pearl is a silver color, the insert was originally for a stainless steel model. If the metal around the pearl is gold, it could be a correct insert where the numbers have faded from gold to silver. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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13 March 2017, 05:08 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	It's not white, looks faded.

17 March 2017, 07:42 AM	#9
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	That is beautiful!

17 March 2017, 08:12 AM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Looks very nice congratulations

18 March 2017, 11:56 AM	#11
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	That is a beauty and does look to be in very good condition....congrats

19 March 2017, 01:32 AM	#13
H-Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midwest Posts: 374	Thank you everyone for your help and comments!

19 March 2017, 01:34 AM	#14
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Beauty, congrats! __________________

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19 March 2017, 01:41 AM	#17
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,162	Looks good to me

19 March 2017, 01:44 AM	#18
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Congrats! Love the fade.

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19 March 2017, 02:56 AM	#20
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,601	OP, it's a beautiful piece, but you're trading two watches. Why not go for a six digit ? __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

19 March 2017, 03:11 AM	#21
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	nice!

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