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Old 9 March 2019, 05:13 PM   #1
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Faded 16803 blue Yeti comparison

Came across a neat 16803 with an original dial and a faded 16613 insert added..
SeaFoam Yeti for comparison

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Old 9 March 2019, 06:01 PM   #2
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Its interesting how these older models fade change colours
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Old 9 March 2019, 07:18 PM   #3
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Wow love that faded dial. Will this increase its worth?
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Old 9 March 2019, 07:22 PM   #4
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Wow love that faded dial. Will this increase its worth?
it's worth what somebody is willing to pay for it, like the purple 16613's . Some people are willing to pay a bit more for them.
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Old 9 March 2019, 07:34 PM   #5
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Love this forum

If that’s a genuine fade and genuine insert and dial then I’ve never seen an ageing like that on any other watch.

So first time I’ve seen one like that! Excellent


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Old 9 March 2019, 07:42 PM   #6
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I’ve never seen one like this before! Looking at it, I just imagine that it spent A LOT of time soaking up the sun rays!

While the faded colors are a little sad, I have to smile at the fact that it is still holding on to its beauty... unique beauty!


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Old 9 March 2019, 07:59 PM   #7
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The insert would have to go for me but that dial is stunning. Time will tell what will happen to newer dials...
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Old 9 March 2019, 08:55 PM   #8
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That colour/hue is amazing. Could you post more pictures?
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Old 9 March 2019, 10:08 PM   #9
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I’ve seen a similar insert online... but pretty sure this is the result of chemical treatment, not aging. The dial is also an interesting hue.
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