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rattyray · 2 December 2022, 10:25 PM

Hi all, curious to get your thoughts - I'm looking for a nice faded bezel insert for my 16700 and can't decide between the two here - would love to hear some perspectives on which you would purchase between the 2:

Serif font, but the red might be a tad too faded for my taste
s-l400.jpg

s-l1600 (27) (2).jpg

Non-serif font, but I love the fade
s-l1600 (29) (1).jpg

Curious to hear which you prefer and which is better from a value / rarity perspective.

DJ2020 · 2 December 2022, 10:56 PM

Neither? I would replace it with a new insert imo.

Gazoak · 2 December 2022, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ2020

Neither? I would replace it with a new insert imo.

Me too!

Chester01 · 2 December 2022, 11:16 PM

I like the faded look to a point. I still use my watch to tell the time and time various functions for my life and work. I need to be able to read it.

Driver8 · 2 December 2022, 11:17 PM

Another vote for neither I'm afraid.

BUT, of the two, the bottom one is "better" IMO as the blue and red portions seem equally knackered, where as the top one looks like an almost brand new blue section and a totally illegible red section.

(Sorry, did I say "knackered"? I meant "aged patina". Yes, that's what I meant...., "aged patina"!)

RustyW · 3 December 2022, 05:29 AM

1st one is very cool IMO

EWY · 3 December 2022, 05:47 AM

I am a believer of Form follows Function. A faded bezel no longer performs as intended.

padi56 · 3 December 2022, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rattyray

Hi all, curious to get your thoughts - I'm looking for a nice faded bezel insert for my 16700 and can't decide between the two here - would love to hear some perspectives on which you would purchase between the 2:

Serif font, but the red might be a tad too faded for my taste
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Non-serif font, but I love the fade
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Curious to hear which you prefer and which is better from a value / rarity perspective.

Not a fan of either trouble today many inserts are artificial aged hoping to extract more money from those willing to pay.

Proto3 · 3 December 2022, 05:59 AM

#1

Stud Screw · 3 December 2022, 07:53 AM

I have to say neither as well.

jamesbondOO7 · 3 December 2022, 08:06 AM

I replace my bezels regularly for brand new ones.

TimeLord2 · 3 December 2022, 08:25 AM

Its nice having some options. However, I will say that I did get a really faded one, which does look great but was hard to read in low light. You know, BBQing… Mine is a 1675/3 but I now have 5 inserts. I think I'm done for now. 2x new ones, an all brown and half and half plus 3 period correct with two faded half and half and an all brown. IMO, the one on the bottom does look artificially faded, which you might confirm by seeing the other side.

rattyray · 3 December 2022, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Its nice having some options. However, I will say that I did get a really faded one, which does look great but was hard to read in low light. You know, BBQing… Mine is a 1675/3 but I now have 5 inserts. I think I'm done for now. 2x new ones, an all brown and half and half plus 3 period correct with two faded half and half and an all brown. IMO, the one on the bottom does look artificially faded, which you might confirm by seeing the other side.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DlgAA...Zm/s-l1600.jpg

The other side - does this look artificial to you? Would the underside of the bezel appear lighter if so?

Stan Cooper · 3 December 2022, 08:56 AM

I prefer bright colored, legible inserts. Faded bezel inserts remind me of jeans with torn knees.

garyk · 3 December 2022, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

I prefer bright colored, legible inserts. Faded bezel inserts remind me of jeans with torn knees.

This….

JSolution · 3 December 2022, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

I prefer bright colored, legible inserts. Faded bezel inserts remind me of jeans with torn knees.

Yep this is how it should look …. The pictures from the original post remind me of buying a pair of already worn shoes… I can understand if you have owned the watch yourself from new but to buy it and put it on? Hard pass…

dukie748 · 3 December 2022, 10:04 AM

I don't mind a little 'patina' but only when it's uniform across the entire bezel.

Have to say neither on this one, it would be a new insert for me.

Boaters · 3 December 2022, 10:09 AM

I like one with not quite as much fade but hey yours are great

Easy E · 3 December 2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dj2020

neither? I would replace it with a new insert imo.

+1

2 December 2022, 10:56 PM	#2
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2 December 2022, 11:17 PM	#5
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	Another vote for neither I'm afraid. BUT, of the two, the bottom one is "better" IMO as the blue and red portions seem equally knackered, where as the top one looks like an almost brand new blue section and a totally illegible red section. (Sorry, did I say "knackered"? I meant "aged patina". Yes, that's what I meant...., "aged patina"!) __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

3 December 2022, 07:53 AM	#10
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 790	I have to say neither as well. __________________ “Better to have thunk wrong than not thunk at all.”

3 December 2022, 08:06 AM	#11
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2 December 2022, 10:25 PM	#1
rattyray "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LA Posts: 13	Which faded GMT Master pepsi bezel insert do you prefer? Hi all, curious to get your thoughts - I'm looking for a nice faded bezel insert for my 16700 and can't decide between the two here - would love to hear some perspectives on which you would purchase between the 2: Serif font, but the red might be a tad too faded for my taste s-l400.jpg s-l1600 (27) (2).jpg Non-serif font, but I love the fade s-l1600 (29) (1).jpg Curious to hear which you prefer and which is better from a value / rarity perspective.

2 December 2022, 11:16 PM	#4
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I like the faded look to a point. I still use my watch to tell the time and time various functions for my life and work. I need to be able to read it.

3 December 2022, 05:29 AM	#6
RustyW "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: south Louisiana Posts: 157	1st one is very cool IMO

3 December 2022, 05:47 AM	#7
EWY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: SoCal, USA Watch: Rolex18206 Posts: 141	I am a believer of Form follows Function. A faded bezel no longer performs as intended.

3 December 2022, 05:59 AM	#9
Proto3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Real Name: Tony Location: Atlanta Watch: 1675 Posts: 101	#1

3 December 2022, 08:25 AM	#12
TimeLord2 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,186	Its nice having some options. However, I will say that I did get a really faded one, which does look great but was hard to read in low light. You know, BBQing… Mine is a 1675/3 but I now have 5 inserts. I think I'm done for now. 2x new ones, an all brown and half and half plus 3 period correct with two faded half and half and an all brown. IMO, the one on the bottom does look artificially faded, which you might confirm by seeing the other side.

3 December 2022, 10:04 AM	#17
dukie748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here + There Posts: 755	I don't mind a little 'patina' but only when it's uniform across the entire bezel. Have to say neither on this one, it would be a new insert for me.

3 December 2022, 10:09 AM	#18
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I like one with not quite as much fade but hey yours are great

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