Fat font insert identification

[er1cw]

Hi fellow members, I bought this insert locally, what you guys think? Should I be concern about the color bleed on the fonts?

I have the option to return it if it's not genuine.

[uncleluck]

Almost looks like someone’s painted it to me.

Be interested to see what the experts say, good luck!

[Chunky]

Originally Posted by uncleluck

Almost looks like someone’s painted it to me.

Be interested to see what the experts say, good luck!

x2 Good luck

[MorningTundra]

I think it’s been repainted.


Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra

[roh123]

Just a worn printing pad. Looks fine.

[MorningTundra]

Originally Posted by roh123

Just a worn printing pad. Looks fine.

What about the scratches/gouges next to the 20?


Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra

[05carbondrz]

I’ve never seen another Insert with such jagged borders on the Numbers.

[omitohud]

Rolex QC in the late 60’s can leave something to b desired. This should have been discarded. But it’s the correct font, so it’s definitely legit.


I blame it on autoconnect.

[btinl]

How do those jagged edges look under a loupe? Is the color uniform?

[er1cw]

Originally Posted by omitohud

Rolex QC in the late 60’s can leave something to b desired. This should have been discarded. But it’s the correct font, so it’s definitely legit.


I blame it on autoconnect.

Originally Posted by roh123

Just a worn printing pad. Looks fine.

Thank you gentlemen. Call it confirmation bias, worn printing pad and drunk QC are the likely culprit here.

[er1cw]

Originally Posted by btinl

How do those jagged edges look under a loupe? Is the color uniform?

I don't have a loupe and these pictures are the best macro I could represent the concern. It is literally unnoticeable to naked eye.

Honestly I'm afraid to put my watch under a loupe now.

[05carbondrz]

I have this Insert that I think was caused by a worn printing pad and it looks nothing like the OP’s.Mine looks blurry and the numbers are extra fat,No jagged borders.

[er1cw]

More macros for discussion

[J!m]

It’s just an aluminum ring!

I think it was the very last one ever made. The pad and pad maker were BOTH thrown out after this run.

I think it’s genuine. I’ve not seen any aftermarket one look that “rough” around the edges.

[er1cw]

Originally Posted by J!m

It’s just an aluminum ring!

Tell the guys who spend $$$ on fuschia pink insert

[05carbondrz]

Originally Posted by er1cw

Tell the guys who spend $$$ on fuschia pink insert

Exactly,There are other Inserts for old Subs and GMT’s that make Fuchsia’s look like Chump Change.I just haven’t seen anything close to the OP’s If another Member has a Pic of something similar please post it....I’m always interested in seeing/learning new things.

EDIT:Are there tiny bumps on the Insert under the jagged edges? It almost looks like an uneven surface on the Insert could have caused the pad to leave rough edges behind.Notice the Black filled in Craters by the “20” in the First Photo.

[omitohud]

I’ve seen worst.


After seeing the later pics, I think they r just scratches. I’m sure with naked eyes, it looks fine.

[er1cw]

Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

EDIT:Are there tiny bumps on the Insert under the jagged edges? It almost looks like an uneven surface on the Insert could have caused the pad to leave rough edges behind.Notice the Black filled in Craters by the “20” in the First Photo.

The crater is caused by me. I tried to install the insert using a metal plier, left some nasty scratches and almost dented the insert . Lesson learnt.

[J!m]

The bumps look like the “suede” blue Tudor inserts which also command silly money.

But to be fair, the right insert makes the watch. But if I’m paying mortgage pay money for a gram of aluminum, I want it looking new, not dead!

[RLX-lvr]

Originally Posted by er1cw

Hi fellow members, I bought this insert locally, what you guys think? Should I be concern about the color bleed on the fonts?

I have the option to return it if it's not genuine.

Beautiful looking genuine insert. Correct font, just as others have said printed with a worn pad. If you don’t want it, I’ll buy it from you.
Enjoy that vintage beauty!

Jeff

[linesiders]

It's fine ; ) It is just a bleeder

Originally Posted by roh123

Just a worn printing pad. Looks fine.

Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

I’ve never seen another Insert with such jagged borders on the Numbers.

You need to see more inserts - it is great ; )

Originally Posted by omitohud

I’ve seen worst.


After seeing the later pics, I think they r just scratches. I’m sure with naked eyes, it looks fine.

Old and Sloppy - wish I still had this one ; )

[mattedialdoc]

Originally Posted by er1cw

The crater is caused by me. I tried to install the insert using a metal plier, left some nasty scratches and almost dented the insert . Lesson learnt.

I guess you can’t return it if you scratched it up!! But I’d keep it bc it looks great!!


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[omitohud]

Old and Sloppy - wish I still had this one ; )

[/QUOTE]



The donut insert, such a beauty. Show us the 40, John.


I blame it on autoconnect.

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by omitohud

The donut insert, such a beauty. Show us the 40, John.


I blame it on autoconnect.

There are a few that I wish I held on to ; )

[er1cw]

Thanks for sharing guys

[zapokee]

Shun the paranoia. It's a beauty.