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25 January 2015, 06:06 AM | #1 |
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faded insert… ouch.
I belong to the cadre of TRFers that think the abundance of "faded" inserts is a bit high on the Bull-0-Meter.
Here is one I just found for sale that I think shows clearly someone grabbing the insert with their fingers while being "faded." Look at the back as well. This can be your for $140… I'll take two!!!
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25 January 2015, 06:20 AM | #2 |
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Yes, looks like a bleach-job!
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25 January 2015, 06:56 AM | #3 |
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I am about to start looking for a nice faded example for my 1680, do you guys know any tricks for making sure it's faded the "old fashioned way"?
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25 January 2015, 07:13 AM | #4 |
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If you are swapping the original out does it even matter if it was properly faded? Its not like any swapped in faded bezel insert would truly match the patina of the rest of the watch. I would be fine with swapping in a faded bezel for appearance but would think value wise it would make more sense to set aside the original bezel for resale value.
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25 January 2015, 07:15 AM | #5 |
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I use the slower but better method at a south-facing window.
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25 January 2015, 07:32 AM | #6 | |
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25 January 2015, 09:12 AM | #7 |
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You do realize that glass blocks UV rays.That insert will be there for a while :)
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25 January 2015, 09:44 AM | #8 |
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25 January 2015, 11:06 AM | #9 | |
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Scratches and dings ......
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No disrespect to fellas who own them, but when I see faded inserts that are otherwise pristine, I scratch my head. A faded insert must have seen some significant time spent in the great outdoors, which suggests to me that the owner leads / led an active lifestyle So, for me, an insert that's seen some serious outdoor time, could also be expected to have picked up a few scratches and dings. And perhaps some corrosion on the inner or outer edge where the alloy butted up to stainless has freaked out. Or perhaps ..... all of the above. So, in pursuit of original fade, I'll look more positively at an insert that also displays some other tell-tale signs of an actively led life. Pessimistically yours from sunny New Zealand |
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25 January 2015, 12:24 PM | #10 |
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I heard the Fuchsia inserts can be faded using unicorn tears.
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25 January 2015, 01:39 PM | #11 |
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I know, and to make matters worse they're double-pane. I thought about putting it outside hanging on a nail, but was paranoid someone would steal it--but who would know what it is, much less want to steal it? So, I decided some exposure to the sun was better than sitting in the safe.
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25 January 2015, 10:23 PM | #12 |
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You can certainly try leaving it outside, however, I've done that( leaving it outside in the sun for nearly 4 months straight), with Zero effect.I thought prolonged UV exposure will certainly fade the insert, but, nothing,zero.
Maybe a couple of years, maybe more?
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25 January 2015, 10:38 PM | #13 |
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26 January 2015, 07:32 AM | #16 |
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[QUOTE=Tudor Fan;5565552]Yeah, wear it 40 years and go a lot in the sun and the ocean. [/QUOTE
Fading an insert that way sounds like a good time maybe I should just fade my own. The only problem is the 40 years part. |
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26 January 2015, 09:01 AM | #18 |
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Bza, that is one fine insert you have there= a perfect package.
cheers
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