1675 - should I buy a new bezel

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

c'mon guys, get with the script!!! these are both aftermarket, chemically aged inserts... and they aren't very difficult to find

https://www.instagram.com/p/B34pD5_nGYz/

Interesting. I had forgotten about this one and was only thinking of the other one. Hmmm.

Originally Posted by Trog

Now you've got me second guessing the Pepsi insert I've recently picked up.

Be gentle...is it authentic.. or did I get taken.

Looks good - get better photos.

Originally Posted by MrChamfers

I thought the back should be all red for it to be authentic.

It is all red - what do you mean?

[MrChamfers]

Originally Posted by linesiders

Interesting. I had forgotten about this one and was only thinking of the other one. Hmmm.




Looks good - get better photos.



It is all red - what do you mean?

I MEAN...I need to get my eyes checked.

[Trog]

Originally Posted by swaini3

Looks good to me, but straight on pictures is always better.

Here ya go.....

[swaini3]

Originally Posted by Trog

Here ya go.....

and nice colors

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by Trog

Here ya go.....

Now we’re talking

[Trog]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

Now we’re talking

On the basis of your enthusiasm, can I safely presume it's the real McCoy and I can advertise it as such?

[MrChamfers]

Originally Posted by Lewisrem88

Good Morning,

So here are three further pictures of the insert, removed.

After I have contacted the seller and explained that I am doubtful it is an original insert he was adamant it was and he had one other watch for sale with the Fuchsia insert he said he will send me that and I must send him the old insert, so I am also going to post pictures of the new insert he has sent!

I must say he said the new insert was better condition and valued at at least 2000 more and was not happy I was questioning him. He has no more Fuchsia inserts, but he does have lots and lots listed for sale for other vintage items.

Im hoping that they are both original and will send him one back!

So this back looks ok?

[alwayshere]

Originally Posted by MrChamfers

So this back looks ok?

no. The OP's inserts appear to be the fake ones that 1675-David has raised.

[MrChamfers]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

no. The OP's inserts appear to be the fake ones that 1675-David has raised.

What is wrong about the back?

[swaini3]

Originally Posted by MrChamfers

What is wrong about the back?

The images provided of the back of the insert were with the bezel (I wonder why :))... It was red in color but Im willing to bet it does not look like trog's insert. If you want to know what genuine red back's are like, you can see Trog's. FYI: Back colors of fuchsia, copper, salmon are considered Red back inserts)

[springer]

Originally Posted by newkidonblock4

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26521288592...YAAOSw7iFg25Al

This dude is trying to sell a watch made in 1967 from a store that was closed in 1966 lol.

I guess its possible if it was made very early in 1967 but seems sketchy, wouldn't trust that insert at all. Especially with the link to those aftermarket inserts from IG.

I'm shocked, shocked that fake inserts/parts and watches are being sold from somewhere in Italy on ebay.

It's funny how many collectors are always looking for a "deal" and when doing so, they always seem end up with a deal they didn't bargain for and the mess ends up being debated here by all the "experts."

What say you Norm? You've been fairly quiet here lately.

Real or memorex?

[RolexGonz]

Question I have - the Op’s insert is a fat font (mega almost), but most fuchsias I see are pretty thin, barely fat font, never MEGA. Is there a standard thickness we should look for on fuchsias?

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by Trog

Here ya go.....

That is and nice colours.

[TimeToGo]

Originally Posted by springer

I'm shocked, shocked that fake inserts/parts and watches are being sold from somewhere in Italy on ebay.

It's funny how many collectors are always looking for a "deal" and when doing so, they always seem end up with a deal they didn't bargain for and the mess ends up being debated here by all the "experts."

What say you Norm? You've been fairly quiet here lately.

Real or memorex?

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[springer]

Originally Posted by RolexGonz

Question I have - the Op’s insert is a fat font (mega almost), but most fuchsias I see are pretty thin, barely fat font, never MEGA. Is there a standard thickness we should look for on fuchsias?

If you look at the fuchsia insert I posted, that is the standard thickness for them based on my experience. They are a fat font like most inserts from that era during the later 1960s.