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Old 15 September 2017, 11:56 PM   #1
seokpyo
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is this genuine 16610lv insert?

Hi guys! I need your opinion regarding this bezel that I just bought.
black insert is my 16610 submariner genuine insert.
compare to black insert, green insert font is more fat than black.
is this genuine insert?
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Old 16 September 2017, 12:02 AM   #2
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Not an expert but it doesn't seem so. The numerals are too thick


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Old 16 September 2017, 12:13 AM   #3
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Hi , Best picture I can get of my 2009 LV insert , yours looks exactly like mine . So I would say genuine insert , I think the font may have changed over from thin font as on the flat four inserts, to the fat four font on later inserts .
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Old 16 September 2017, 12:31 AM   #4
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Looks genuine. I would definitely talk to someone who can actually feel it though, I remember I knew someone that was going to give me an insert and was about 95% sure it was real. After having someone else get a feel for it comparing it to another one, it was fake.
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Old 16 September 2017, 12:39 AM   #5
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The easiest way to tell is probably how much you paid for it. Kermit inserts aren't common -- not too many people want to turn their rare watch into a common one. If you feel like you got a very good price for it, it's probably not genuine.
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Old 16 September 2017, 12:43 AM   #6
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i bought this insert $500, is this not genuine?
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Old 16 September 2017, 02:58 AM   #7
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Agree with above post. A genuine one cost around $400, thats if you can find one.
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Old 16 September 2017, 09:47 AM   #8
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wow $500, I paid $140 for mines and it is definitely genuine. One way to tell is that the pearl at the 12 glows in the dark.
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Old 16 September 2017, 11:19 AM   #9
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The metal on a fake insert is not as thick as on an original and bends very easy.

I've yet to see fake inserts replicated to look just like the originals; to include the pearl, fonts and the shape of the angles on the back side.

This green insert looks fine to my eyes.
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Old 16 September 2017, 11:34 AM   #10
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I try to buy an insert too and was quoted $500 for a new one.
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Old 17 September 2017, 01:44 AM   #11
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Genuine LV Insert
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Old 18 September 2017, 11:47 AM   #12
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Yes it's gen. Enjoy! If not I'll
take it off your hands


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