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FlyPenFly · 1 September 2012, 09:22 AM

Had it for a few weeks now and I can't decide if I like my 5513 more or the 16700.

Hope you enjoy!

Hey and a Sub shot.

And here are a couple with an aftermarket artificially faded pepsi. I much prefer the real fade on the real rolex bezel, the chemical fades look extremely artificial.

Mmmm Lug Holes!

Mickey® · 1 September 2012, 10:44 AM

What is chemically faded? I mean other than a couple of us here on tithe forum!

MP5 · 1 September 2012, 10:54 AM

I liked the bezel more before, and Ive got a few faded bezels. No need to like one more than the other, love them both the same. They are both great. Congrats

Adam K. · 1 September 2012, 12:39 PM

The Sub is great, but that 16700 is the mad notes---that faded bezel is PERFECT on it, suggests a well-used travel instrument (which it surely is/was), and the tritium has just a touch of patina that adds to the charm of it. Also refreshing to see the simple Oyster clasp on that watch.

Big thumbs up!

Mickey® · 1 September 2012, 12:40 PM

Chemically faded...????

FlyPenFly · 1 September 2012, 11:04 PM

Yup, the previous owner used bleach or drain cleaner to chemically fade one of the inserts he sent with the watch.

Personally I prefer the natural fade.

Submarino · 1 September 2012, 11:18 PM

Great pictures.

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z32turbo · 1 September 2012, 11:58 PM

Very cool pics. Thanks for sharing.

JohnAndrew · 1 September 2012, 11:59 PM

Sweet pics, thanks.

Kingair · 2 September 2012, 01:08 AM

Nice shots

HAGWe

Robbie68 · 2 September 2012, 03:01 AM

Love that faded bezel look chemical or not. It works so well on the GMT.

FlyPenFly · 2 September 2012, 09:10 AM

THanks, here's a bonus shot:

lebowski321 · 2 September 2012, 09:12 AM

Sweet pics!

Onikage · 2 September 2012, 10:19 AM

Some you claim to be "chemically faded" aftermarket inserts look like the real deal to me. I'm glad this sort of thing isn't in the vintage section just yet!

Hairdude1 · 2 September 2012, 10:31 AM

great pics!

Tools · 2 September 2012, 10:37 AM

Great images..

I'm not too fond of the chemically altered insert.. but I can appreciate what the look is going for..

Onikage · 2 September 2012, 10:40 AM

They are aftermarket. Pardon the misinfo..

John in MA · 2 September 2012, 11:30 AM

I love my 16700 with the old style date wheel fonts with open 6 and 9's. It has a standard spot next to my 1680 and 16800. Nice watch though go real faded if you choose that route. I didn't and prefer my gmt to have an unfaded insert.

ROGERWILCO357 · 2 September 2012, 12:40 PM

wow those are some nice shots

GeoGio Greece · 2 September 2012, 09:28 PM

Great pictures. Bravo.

I happen to have also a 16700 and a 5513.

I love both, wear them in rotation, and enjoy their looks a lot !

I have also faded bezels, and a lot of pictures.

Here is just a couple so I do not make the thread heavy, not to mention that my picts DO NOT COMPARE in quality with yours !!

michel33 · 2 September 2012, 10:18 PM

Your 16700 and 5513 are gorgeous. I love the gloss dial with white gold markers with the plexi on the 5513, so nice.

But you're right, artificially faded inserts look weird, you should get some naturally faded ones, it would enhance the look a lot.

bayerische · 2 September 2012, 10:23 PM

The faded one looks great.

nbTimes · 3 September 2012, 01:54 AM

great gmt pictures!!

Watchflair · 3 September 2012, 01:57 AM

Yea I'm liking the faded look. Really adds to the appeal of the watch in my opinion. Looks like it has weathered the storms.

Tudor66 · 3 September 2012, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michel33

Your 16700 and 5513 are gorgeous. .

Completely agree. I almost purchased a 16700. I like the quickset date feature on it versus the 16710. Great watches gentlemen... I ended trading in my GMT for another Sub, as I have the Submariner disease that just won't leave me...

exchange83 · 3 September 2012, 02:09 AM

These pictures are all amazing. Thank you for sharing.

Luxe Time · 3 September 2012, 02:45 AM

Nice photos. The chemically faded look is definitely interesting. Nice to have options and choose what suits your mood and or attire.

FlyPenFly · 4 September 2012, 04:29 AM

Thanks, they're definitely distinct.

To me, because of the uneven fading and the fading from the inside border out it just doesn't look real to me but maybe I'm mistaken.

Speed · 4 September 2012, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyPenFly

Yup, the previous owner used bleach or drain cleaner to chemically fade one of the inserts he sent with the watch.

Personally I prefer the natural fade.

Not a fan of man-made aging. I.e. no fake Patina!

GORGEOUS Pics!!!

Apdl · 4 September 2012, 08:59 AM

Question: How do they "chemically fade" the bezel?
I have a background in chemistry and if i were to artificially age a bezel i would place it in a QSun and hit it with UV light for a week or two checking it every 48 hours

1 September 2012, 09:22 AM	#1
FlyPenFly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 165	My GMT 16700 - Real Bezel vs Chemically Faded Had it for a few weeks now and I can't decide if I like my 5513 more or the 16700. Hope you enjoy! Hey and a Sub shot. And here are a couple with an aftermarket artificially faded pepsi. I much prefer the real fade on the real rolex bezel, the chemical fades look extremely artificial. Mmmm Lug Holes!

1 September 2012, 11:18 PM	#7
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Great pictures. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

1 September 2012, 11:58 PM	#8
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Very cool pics. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

2 September 2012, 10:19 AM	#14
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Some you claim to be "chemically faded" aftermarket inserts look like the real deal to me. I'm glad this sort of thing isn't in the vintage section just yet! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

2 September 2012, 10:37 AM	#16
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Great images.. I'm not too fond of the chemically altered insert.. but I can appreciate what the look is going for.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 September 2012, 10:44 AM	#2
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	What is chemically faded? I mean other than a couple of us here on tithe forum!

1 September 2012, 10:54 AM	#3
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	I liked the bezel more before, and Ive got a few faded bezels. No need to like one more than the other, love them both the same. They are both great. Congrats

1 September 2012, 12:39 PM	#4
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	The Sub is great, but that 16700 is the mad notes---that faded bezel is PERFECT on it, suggests a well-used travel instrument (which it surely is/was), and the tritium has just a touch of patina that adds to the charm of it. Also refreshing to see the simple Oyster clasp on that watch. Big thumbs up!

1 September 2012, 12:40 PM	#5
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Chemically faded...????

1 September 2012, 11:04 PM	#6
FlyPenFly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 165	Yup, the previous owner used bleach or drain cleaner to chemically fade one of the inserts he sent with the watch. Personally I prefer the natural fade.

1 September 2012, 11:59 PM	#9
JohnAndrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: John Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: 16800, 16803,79170 Posts: 1,424	Sweet pics, thanks.

2 September 2012, 01:08 AM	#10
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice shots HAGWe

2 September 2012, 03:01 AM	#11
Robbie68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: David Location: Colorado Watch: Bond 60th Posts: 485	Love that faded bezel look chemical or not. It works so well on the GMT.

2 September 2012, 09:10 AM	#12
FlyPenFly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 165	THanks, here's a bonus shot:

2 September 2012, 09:12 AM	#13
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	Sweet pics!

2 September 2012, 10:31 AM	#15
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	great pics!

2 September 2012, 10:40 AM	#17
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	They are aftermarket. Pardon the misinfo.. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

2 September 2012, 11:30 AM	#18
John in MA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 862	I love my 16700 with the old style date wheel fonts with open 6 and 9's. It has a standard spot next to my 1680 and 16800. Nice watch though go real faded if you choose that route. I didn't and prefer my gmt to have an unfaded insert. __________________ Formerly John in SC and John in TN How To: Remove a Tudor Pelagos Endlink in 60 Seconds or Less

2 September 2012, 12:40 PM	#19
ROGERWILCO357 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 580	wow those are some nice shots

2 September 2012, 09:28 PM	#20
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Great pictures. Bravo. I happen to have also a 16700 and a 5513. I love both, wear them in rotation, and enjoy their looks a lot ! I have also faded bezels, and a lot of pictures. Here is just a couple so I do not make the thread heavy, not to mention that my picts DO NOT COMPARE in quality with yours !! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

2 September 2012, 10:18 PM	#21
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	Your 16700 and 5513 are gorgeous. I love the gloss dial with white gold markers with the plexi on the 5513, so nice. But you're right, artificially faded inserts look weird, you should get some naturally faded ones, it would enhance the look a lot.

2 September 2012, 10:23 PM	#22
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	The faded one looks great. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 September 2012, 01:54 AM	#23
nbTimes Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: COMEX 1665 Posts: 2,830	great gmt pictures!!

3 September 2012, 01:57 AM	#24
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	Yea I'm liking the faded look. Really adds to the appeal of the watch in my opinion. Looks like it has weathered the storms.

3 September 2012, 02:09 AM	#26
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	These pictures are all amazing. Thank you for sharing. __________________ Patek Philippe 5980R Audemars Piguet 41 ROC 26320OR Audemars Piguet Rubens Barrichello 2 Rose Gold Richard Mille RM011 Rose Gold / Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master II SS

3 September 2012, 02:45 AM	#27
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	Nice photos. The chemically faded look is definitely interesting. Nice to have options and choose what suits your mood and or attire.

4 September 2012, 04:29 AM	#28
FlyPenFly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 165	Thanks, they're definitely distinct. To me, because of the uneven fading and the fading from the inside border out it just doesn't look real to me but maybe I'm mistaken.

4 September 2012, 08:59 AM	#30
Apdl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 202	Question: How do they "chemically fade" the bezel? I have a background in chemistry and if i were to artificially age a bezel i would place it in a QSun and hit it with UV light for a week or two checking it every 48 hours

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