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Old 20 September 2018, 04:59 AM   #1
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Red Triangle for 6538

Hi all
I am looking for a Red Triangle Bezel insert for my incoming Sub 6538.
what is a reasonable price? Where should I start looking?


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Old 20 September 2018, 06:07 AM   #2
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Very diffifult find. A nice one will quickly cost 20’. A fairly tired one could perhaps be found around 10 with a bit of luck.
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Old 20 September 2018, 10:58 AM   #3
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Very diffifult find. A nice one will quickly cost 20’. A fairly tired one could perhaps be found around 10 with a bit of luck.


20-what? Pints of beer? euro? USD?


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Old 20 September 2018, 11:57 AM   #4
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20-what? Pints of beer? euro? USD?


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Old 20 September 2018, 12:11 PM   #5
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20-what? Pints of beer? euro? USD?


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20' = 20 feet
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Old 20 September 2018, 01:49 PM   #6
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Old 20 September 2018, 03:40 PM   #7
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You’d be happy to find one in either currency. They just don’t come up for sales very often. The thread starter is in Germnay so Euros would be a gpod start.
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Old 20 September 2018, 04:52 PM   #8
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Ok, not very cheap stuff ;-) where do you start looking for one?


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Old 20 September 2018, 09:32 PM   #9
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I’d suggest posting a WTB over on VRF. Some hard core parts dealers over there...


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Old 21 September 2018, 12:21 AM   #10
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$20k!?! Whoa...I thought Bakelite inserts were expensive
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Old 21 September 2018, 04:58 AM   #11
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I’d suggest posting a WTB over on VRF. Some hard core parts dealers over there...


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Sorry for not knowing - what fo you mean by „WTB“ and „VRF“ ?


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Old 21 September 2018, 05:02 AM   #12
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WTB - want to buy
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Old 2 October 2018, 10:22 PM   #13
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I know this is an older thread, but I remembered seeing it.
I have no experience with www.roy-watches.com, but found this one for sale. Contact him and you'll find out the price:
https://www.roy-watches.com/kopie-vo...le-insert-6202
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Old 2 October 2018, 11:09 PM   #14
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I know this is an older thread, but I remembered seeing it.
I have no experience with www.roy-watches.com, but found this one for sale. Contact him and you'll find out the price:
https://www.roy-watches.com/kopie-vo...le-insert-6202
That insert is for a Turn-O-Graph. Not possible to use for a big crown. The seller describes it very poorly; probably to have people make the connection just like you did.
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Old 3 October 2018, 12:04 AM   #15
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That insert is for a Turn-O-Graph. Not possible to use for a big crown. The seller describes it very poorly; probably to have people make the connection just like you did.
It also mentions in the hyperlink that it’s a copy...er, kopie.
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Old 3 October 2018, 12:26 AM   #16
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Mars. I mean honestly, they are impossible, like searching for hens teeth. Most nice red inserts already belong to nice examples.

You might have some luck at finding a tired, cracked/damaged one for thousands. But I have seen them come up for sale and the inserts looked so tired, it honestly wouldn't enhance your watch at all as the red paint is gone and the insert was damaged. Those still sell believe it or not.

I would start by reach out to some heavy hitters in terms of dealers in the USA, italy etc.. They typically don't deal in parts.. However; when it comes to parts that cost as much as some rare watches, they might be able to do something since the commission will be nice.

But waiting for one to come up on the boards or ebay could be a very long time. Have to be aggressive and send a bunch of feelers out and be prepared to pay big and right away when and if someone comes up with something.
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Old 4 October 2018, 02:57 AM   #17
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I have perfect condition one with the radium pearl. Whatsapp me for pics 217-725-2022. Asking $32,500 for it.
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Old 4 October 2018, 06:43 AM   #18
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I have perfect condition one with the radium pearl. Whatsapp me for pics 217-725-2022. Asking $32,500 for it.
Yikes!
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I have perfect condition one with the radium pearl. Whatsapp me for pics 217-725-2022. Asking $32,500 for it.
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Old 4 October 2018, 06:55 AM   #20
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Might be the only perfect one available for sale. Thread starter is lucky to find one.

Seeing that a great BC is more than ten times that I guess the price is more than fair if the watch is good enough.
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