Value of Used Faded 16710 Bezels

[ALF61]

Browsing at the classifieds here, I find some pepsi used faded bezels being offered for sale for up to $ 750 !! Can someone enlighten me as to what dictates the value of these bezels please ?

[withthesword]

the price that someone is willing to pay dictates their market value

[DoctorA]

It’s a personal preference thing! Some like the bezel faded to match the age of a vintage or older watch!
To me personally I like vibrant colors! Hence going to the ceramic version of the Pepsi

[meyers]

I too have been surprised to see these faded inserts being offered at such prices

Previously, they've been around half that price (or not even)?

I was once looking to swap my insert out, but I realized I want my BLRO insert to fade only with the time the watch has been with me

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by withthesword

the price that someone is willing to pay dictates their market value

Of course, but I am looking for reasons that would place such items at such a high premium over a new one.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Of course, but I am looking for reasons that would place such items at such a high premium over a new one.

Asked and answered.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Browsing at the classifieds here, I find some pepsi used faded bezels being offered for sale for up to $ 750 !! Can someone enlighten me as to what dictates the value of these bezels please ?

Bezel inserts are around 75$ from Rolex and there are many way to artificially fade them, so if anyone pays crazy money for them they must be sixpence short of a shilling.And seeing the 16710 did not come out till 1988/9 would hardly call them vintage.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Of course, but I am looking for reasons that would place such items at such a high premium over a new one.

Reasons????

There are no valid reasons. Some folks with the money want to pay for the "look", nothing more.

[79280_116520]

Bezels can be chemically faded. Some people like to overpay to pose just because....

[R!$]

HIGH demand and a lucky few holding the supply

[exador]

Originally Posted by ALF61

I find some pepsi used faded bezels being offered for sale for up to $ 750 !!

If you think that’s steep, check out the prices for faded 1675 inserts

[Onikage]

Crazy. I still have the receipt for my other two to comlete the set - £50.00 each from a local AD about 7 years ago.. Time to dig out the bleach and UV lamp.

[bobabreath]

The older GMT bezels have serif fonts for the numbers. So if you have an older tritium model with a bezel that is completely destroyed, but want to replace it with a period correct bezel with natural patina to match your watch, that is where the market is. Mostly for vintage collectors trying salvage parts.

In the end, a sans serif bezel functions just as good as a serif bezel, but such details matter to crazy people.

[Nikrnic]

I'd rather have the colors be vibrant. I guess the faded bezels are preferred by some people with vintage pieces as it has more of an aged patina as the watch. I'm sure there is more forced patina now from bleaching and chemicals since for some reason people seem willing to pay more.

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[debbs20]

They pay for looks

[sillo]

Originally Posted by bobabreath

The older GMT bezels have serif fonts for the numbers.

Any cut off year/serial for that?

[GRabens]

With the new ceramic models going for almost $20K or twice retail list, Old faded bezels apparently have gone the same trend.

[2th_doc]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

To me personally I like vibrant colors! Hence going to the ceramic version of the Pepsi

A fresh 16710 pepsi insert is more vibrant than the ceramic version.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkx8kODn...d=pel0f5gk8lnq




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[dricig]

A fool and his money soon go separate ways.
The average Rolex owner would not know the difference between a $750 faded original and a $20 aftermarket.

[05carbondrz]

Originally Posted by dricig

A fool and his money soon go separate ways.
The average Rolex owner would not know the difference between a $750 faded original and a $20 aftermarket.

Really? I’m pretty sure anyone with enough Money to buy a $1,000 Piece of Aluminum has enough Brains to research before buying.

[avidflyer]

Originally Posted by exador

If you think that’s steep, check out the prices for faded 1675 inserts

Saw some over $2k

[JParm]

Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

Really? I’m pretty sure anyone with enough Money to buy a $1,000 Piece of Aluminum has enough Brains to research before buying.

Ha. Not even close. Think about all the rich kids that have been handed down their money. You actually think people like the Kardashians research before they buy??

[Frakis]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

To me personally I like vibrant colors! Hence going to the ceramic version of the Pepsi

Doc, a new 16710 pepsi insert is more vibrant than the ceramic version.

[Frakis]

Originally Posted by padi56

And seeing the 16710 did not come out till 1988/9 would hardly call them vintage.

I’ve read that anything older than 20-25 years “could be” considered vintage. The first 16710’s were introduced approximately 30 years ago. I’m curious to know how you define vintage. Thanks.

[rkot07]

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Ha. Not even close. Think about all the rich kids that have been handed down their money. You actually think people like the Kardashians research before they buy??

Do you think the Kardashians are smart enough to switch out the bezel?


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[hnn17]

I hung a few inserts on my garden plants before, but after 2 years there were not much fading (0) so took them back in. And because of the magpies too.

[tjbender]

I should start buying new bezels and leaving them outside for the next few years. Easy 10x return lol

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by Frakis

Doc, a new 16710 pepsi insert is more vibrant than the ceramic version.

The original Pepsi is a beauty for sure. I meant the ceramic won’t fade and will keep its color over time while the 5 digit ones fade with time

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by 2th_doc

A fresh 16710 pepsi insert is more vibrant than the ceramic version.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkx8kODn...d=pel0f5gk8lnq




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I should calcify. I mean over time retaining its color. The original Pepsi has brighter colors yet they tend to fade while ceramic doesn’t

[Frakis]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

The original Pepsi is a beauty for sure. I meant the ceramic won’t fade and will keep its color over time while the 5 digit ones fade with time

Agree! Wear your new BLRO in good health. Cheers!