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tech_controller · 18 April 2018, 10:21 AM

Sorry, but I see them as old and ugly.

Shiny and new for me.

JParm · 18 April 2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WJGESQ

Why not just get a new bezel w no fade?

Because we like the fade...that's the whole point of this thread

springer · 18 April 2018, 11:01 AM

Looks very nice. Enjoy your GMT.

fskywalker · 18 April 2018, 11:12 AM

Cool

mementomori1983 · 18 April 2018, 01:35 PM

Yup!!

HogwldFLTR · 18 April 2018, 02:28 PM

No appeal to me; I let my 16700 go because it didn't appeal to me. Not really that big on red and blue to start with.

T01 · 18 April 2018, 02:44 PM

I like that it illustrates the watch has been worn and enjoyed.

mineral · 18 April 2018, 06:23 PM

I like the faded insert on gmt. It makes gmt really good looking Watch with this faded insert

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ArthurB · 18 April 2018, 09:44 PM

I like them

Loevhagen · 18 April 2018, 10:09 PM

Slightly faded is nice - but I'd wish the blue part faded in the same speed as the red part of the insert.

Unfortunately, red often fades the most (e.g. red cars) - and after a while the insert lokks a tad FUBAR.

ragingcao · 18 April 2018, 10:34 PM

No faded bezel are alike . That’s what gives it character and uniqueness. Plus it tells history - as in Rolex marketing : It doesn’t just tell time; it tells history.

Can’t wait to see my fade and patina

00Seven · 18 April 2018, 11:37 PM

I like it!

novae500 · 18 April 2018, 11:43 PM

is it the UV rays that cause the fading over the years? Salt water, pool water? luckily neither of mine have start fading for the age they are and i wear them daily.

mineral · 18 April 2018, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by novae500

is it the UV rays that cause the fading over the years? Salt water, pool water? luckily neither of mine have start fading for the age they are and i wear them daily.

Correct it is mainly the sunlight that fade the insert and actually I wish all my aluminum insert can fade faster as I prefer the faded look.

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GMT Aviator · 18 April 2018, 11:49 PM

Four 16710’s here. 1 Pepsi, 2 Cokes and an LN.

All bar one serviced at RSC and each time I have the bezel replaced but keep the old one with the watch. Faded bezels just not my thing.

manilenyo · 19 April 2018, 12:09 AM

Yup.

I was lucky enough to get one from John Buckley a couple of years ago when I visited his store in NYC.

JParm · 19 April 2018, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mineral

I like the faded insert on gmt. It makes gmt really good looking Watch with this faded insert

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That jubilee with faded bezel looks great!

Onikage · 19 April 2018, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mineral

I like the faded insert on gmt. It makes gmt really good looking Watch with this faded insert

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Dude. Your watches are stunning. Except the insert on the pepsi isnt fitted properly... needs a good push. SNAP!

mineral · 19 April 2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Dude. Your watches are stunning. Except the insert on the pepsi isnt fitted properly... needs a good push. SNAP!

Thanks mate. Are you referring to the insert at 12 o clock position? Funny as I did not notice that and I have been wearing the watch from time to Time. Or could it be angle if the photo? Will take a look when I back home.

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henrylee · 19 April 2018, 02:17 PM

I have about 7 bezels ranging from crisp new to very distress faded. It's the charm of 16710.

topjimmi · 19 April 2018, 05:27 PM

Faded inserts look awesome, some great pictures here guys!

Onikage · 19 April 2018, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mineral

Thanks mate. Are you referring to the insert at 12 o clock position? Funny as I did not notice that and I have been wearing the watch from time to Time. Or could it be angle if the photo? Will take a look when I back home.

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Yeah at 12 it's definitely not clicked all the way. Firm press with a pencil eraser should do the trick.

mineral · 20 April 2018, 01:45 AM

thanks for spotting this. And it works.

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Yeah at 12 it's definitely not clicked all the way. Firm press with a pencil eraser should do the trick.

liuk3 · 20 April 2018, 01:50 AM

Where are you guys getting your faded bezel inserts and how do you know that they are not artificially chemically-induced fade?

I read somewhere on this forum that a guy (I think in Arizona) set his insert out in the blistering sun for something like 3 months, and there was no fade.

Loevhagen · 20 April 2018, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by liuk3

Where are you guys getting your faded bezel inserts and how do you know that they are not artificially chemically-induced fade?

I read somewhere on this forum that a guy (I think in Arizona) set his insert out in the blistering sun for something like 3 months, and there was no fade.

Good point. To my eyes, some of the inserts in this thread are artificially chemically-induced faded. IMO.

Uneven fading - with spots - is usually a giveaway...

liuk3 · 20 April 2018, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Good point. To my eyes, some of the inserts in this thread are artificially chemically-induced faded. IMO.

Uneven fading - with spots - is usually a giveaway...

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Thanks.

I actually have an extra Pepsi bezel insert that has been sitting in a box for the past 6 years. I had been toying with the idea of throwing it on the roof of my house to see what would happen if exposed to the sun for a long period of time. Wish I did that experiment 6 years ago. Unfortunately, I was also afraid that I would lose it somehow, so I never did it.

Vishy26 · 22 April 2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Yeah at 12 it's definitely not clicked all the way. Firm press with a pencil eraser should do the trick.

Well done!

Onikage · 22 April 2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Good point. To my eyes, some of the inserts in this thread are artificially chemically-induced faded. IMO.

Uneven fading - with spots - is usually a giveaway...

Agree but honestly sans serif 16710 inserts will be available for centuries. At around £35 new they are basically a throwaway item. This is one of the coolest things about the 16710. Poncy ceramic GMTs can only dream about such badassedness.

northshorechrono · 29 April 2018, 04:14 AM

My ‘88 16710 came on a slightly faded coke. I thought it would look great on a faded Pepsi so I got a NOS black together with a faded Pepsi. Wasn’t expecting to like the Black as much as I do!
Such a great reference with so many options... new/faded/colors!

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bjw · 29 April 2018, 07:19 AM

Anyone know a source for Rolex Bezels? I'd like to get a Pepsi insert on deck.

18 April 2018, 10:21 AM	#31
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springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,196	Looks very nice. Enjoy your GMT. __________________ 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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HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	No appeal to me; I let my 16700 go because it didn't appeal to me. Not really that big on red and blue to start with. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

18 April 2018, 06:23 PM	#38
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18 April 2018, 01:35 PM	#35
mementomori1983 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 667	Yup!!

18 April 2018, 02:44 PM	#37
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	I like that it illustrates the watch has been worn and enjoyed.

18 April 2018, 09:44 PM	#39
ArthurB Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Nowhere Watch: the Skies Posts: 78	I like them

18 April 2018, 10:09 PM	#40
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,908	Slightly faded is nice - but I'd wish the blue part faded in the same speed as the red part of the insert. Unfortunately, red often fades the most (e.g. red cars) - and after a while the insert lokks a tad FUBAR.

18 April 2018, 10:34 PM	#41
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	No faded bezel are alike . That’s what gives it character and uniqueness. Plus it tells history - as in Rolex marketing : It doesn’t just tell time; it tells history. Can’t wait to see my fade and patina

18 April 2018, 11:37 PM	#42
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 817	I like it!

18 April 2018, 11:43 PM	#43
novae500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 965	is it the UV rays that cause the fading over the years? Salt water, pool water? luckily neither of mine have start fading for the age they are and i wear them daily. __________________ 326933 SkyDweller, 126711 GMT II CHNR 12600 DeepSea Seadweller 14060 No Date Submariner 16710 GMT II Pepsi N-Series, Coke F Series

18 April 2018, 11:49 PM	#45
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	Four 16710’s here. 1 Pepsi, 2 Cokes and an LN. All bar one serviced at RSC and each time I have the bezel replaced but keep the old one with the watch. Faded bezels just not my thing.

19 April 2018, 12:09 AM	#46
manilenyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manila Posts: 2,541	Yup. I was lucky enough to get one from John Buckley a couple of years ago when I visited his store in NYC.

19 April 2018, 02:17 PM	#50
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	I have about 7 bezels ranging from crisp new to very distress faded. It's the charm of 16710. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

19 April 2018, 05:27 PM	#51
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	Faded inserts look awesome, some great pictures here guys!

20 April 2018, 01:50 AM	#54
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Where are you guys getting your faded bezel inserts and how do you know that they are not artificially chemically-induced fade? I read somewhere on this forum that a guy (I think in Arizona) set his insert out in the blistering sun for something like 3 months, and there was no fade. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

29 April 2018, 04:14 AM	#59
northshorechrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Chicago Watch: 16520, Black Dial Posts: 40	My ‘88 16710 came on a slightly faded coke. I thought it would look great on a faded Pepsi so I got a NOS black together with a faded Pepsi. Wasn’t expecting to like the Black as much as I do! Such a great reference with so many options... new/faded/colors! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2018, 07:19 AM	#60
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