Is this a genuine pepsi insert?

[Richardreyan]

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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[GLADIATOR]

I think not

[tiberiustime]

looks fake i'm afraid

[Richardreyan]

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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[Richardreyan]

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

I think not

Hi Gladiator, was wondering if you've seen a similar genuine insert with the redblue line in the middle of the 8 of the number 18?

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[GLADIATOR]

Originally Posted by Richardreyan

Hi Gladiator, was wondering if you've seen a similar genuine insert with the redblue line in the middle of the 8 of the number 18?

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Yes, I have, and I understood that was genuine too.

I really find it amazingly difficult to learn all the bezel anomolies

Sorry
adam

[brandonwahl]

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.

[Richardreyan]

Originally Posted by brandonwahl

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.

Thanks for this informative thread. The insert I have is not a hooked 2. It's more of a fat font serif for models 16700/16710/16760... I suppose this is another kind of an aftermarket insert. I hope i can get Mr. Springer's take on this.

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[hnn17]

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.

[Richardreyan]

Originally Posted by hnn17

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.

Here's the back of the insert. It isn't flat. The previous owner had it installed in his 16710 and it was a perfect fit. I compared this insert to that of the 1675 and 16750 and I guess they have similarities except that this one fits a 16710.

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[hnn17]

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.

[Richardreyan]

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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