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22 May 2022, 12:09 AM | #1 |
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Your Help appreciated! 16700 Pepsi bezel insert
Hi folks: i’m looking for a period correct Pepsi bezel for my 1992, X-serial, t-25, 16700. I would greatly appreciate your help whether:
1. This bezel is authentic; and 2. It’s period correct for 1991-2 https://www.ebay.com/itm/14451562447...is&media=EMAIL THKU!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
22 May 2022, 12:26 AM | #2 |
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To give you something to reference, My blue backed bezel insert is original and correct for my S serial 1993 16700
Additionally, search old threads by JP (springer), who has forgotten more than i know about GMTs Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
22 May 2022, 12:43 AM | #3 |
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I consider this insert correct for the 1980s through early 1990s sapphire models.
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Thank you so much for the helping guidance. I see the thick numerals, but can’t tell from your picture, is that serif on the 4, for example? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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It’s an authentic Rolex serif insert and period correct for your watch. |
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22 May 2022, 06:04 AM | #7 |
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The ebay insert from your link has a few serifs and the insert from my photos do not have serifs. I do not consider the serif bezel insert correct for a circa 1991 GMT 16700.
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Thank you very much jP. My current bezel (pictured below), which is service replacement, likewise has no serif. Since neither has serif, am I correct in noting the differences are: 1. A flat “4”. 2. Longer bases on the numeral “2’s” in “22”. 3. The top loop on the “8” is a tad bigger? Are there other differences? Greatly Appreciate the knowledge! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I don't really see the flat 4s or longer base on the 22 - at least that is not how I would describe the insert. Also, on the pics I posted, the 8 is slightly smaller on the top as you mentioned. The later service inserts have a smaller top yet on the 8, much like the smaller head found on a "snowman." For me, the best way to describe the insert would be to study the pics.
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22 May 2022, 05:19 PM | #11 |
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91 should have serif
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I definitely closely examined them but looks like I was seeing faux things (Tho I did pick up on the “8”)! Will revert to the pics. Thank you for the insights! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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