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4 August 2017, 03:02 AM | #1 |
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Is this a genuine pepsi insert?
Hi guys! I need your opinion regarding this bezel that I just bought. What concerns me is that the base of the number 22 does not curve with the bezel. Also, the red and blue line is in between the no. 8 of 18 instead of being between 1 and 8. TIA for the inputs!
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4 August 2017, 07:15 AM | #2 |
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I think not
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4 August 2017, 07:30 AM | #3 |
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looks fake i'm afraid
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4 August 2017, 12:43 PM | #4 |
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I bought this for my 16710. Been searching online for other genuine inserts that might match it but haven't seen one. The bezel itself is sturdy just like the genuine coke and black inserts that I have. The back part also looks genuine. What worries me are just the number alignment and the red/blue line on number 18. Hope to see genuine bezel insert photos which have similar line location such as this.
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I really find it amazingly difficult to learn all the bezel anomolies Sorry adam
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4 August 2017, 11:33 PM | #7 |
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I would be concerned about the "hooked 2's" where the top part of each 2 hangs over the bottom part. For me it appears the 2's are not as flush as they should be. On authentic inserts the left side of any 2 is flush. Here is a great post by resident GMT expert, Springer.
https://rolexvintageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=126 I think you will also notice the same 22 curvature concerns on the aftermarket ones on this linked page as well. In regards to sourcing a genuine one, there are several trusted sellers on this forum that can obtain one for you very easily. |
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5 August 2017, 11:42 AM | #9 |
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Saw this on wristtimes via google, the top row left and middle, bottom row the middle insert are all where the line bisect the 8 in 18.
Can you post the back of your insert, it may not be for a 16710 where there is a step but rather it's flat. |
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5 August 2017, 05:14 PM | #11 |
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The back is exactly like mine for a 16710, you could either install it and forget or return to the seller if you can and buy a new one still inside the blister pack to be 100% sure.
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5 August 2017, 05:22 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for the info! I already bought another pepsi insert from TRF. Would u know how much I can sell this insert as it is?
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