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HarryLime · 22 July 2018, 01:42 AM

That's like putting silk on a pig!

Lewisrem88 · 6 September 2021, 04:17 AM

Very nice!

eugeneglen · 6 September 2021, 12:48 PM

this is crazy

Lol-x · 6 September 2021, 06:35 PM

Great looking vintage GMT's

Tavli3 · 7 September 2021, 03:28 AM

Have been contemplating what to hunt down next. These jaw dropping beauties just made up my mind. Great thread! So just be clear Fuschia inserts should not be on a gilt version?

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springer · 7 September 2021, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tavli3

Have been contemplating what to hunt down next. These jaw dropping beauties just made up my mind. Great thread! So just be clear Fuschia inserts should not be on a gilt version?

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I concur - later 1960s on the Mark I white-lettered dials. I've purchased a few GMTs with fuchsia inserts the past thirty years, many of them still completely original, and I have yet to find an original gilt GMT with the fuchsia insert.

Tavli3 · 7 September 2021, 05:17 AM

Thanks Springer. Think I’m going hunting for Gilt dial since I really love the look of gilt and source a nice Fuchsia insert to have best of both worlds. Keeping original insert to keep it genuine of course. Those Fuchsia inserts are amazing and on a Gilt dial would be killer.

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comiconart · 28 September 2022, 02:01 AM

Hi all - my first post here so thanks for having me. I'm currently on the hunt for a nice Fuchsia and I've come across a few options. Just curious which option would be more desirable: Mint insert with strong fuchsia color and a blue that has faded to light gray, or a deep blue / fuchsia combo that has a bit of chipping along the edges...? Also - is it possible to find a fuchsia insert on a MK 1 from 1972, or were they only found on 68/69 models...? Thanks. :)

Tom1675 · 28 September 2022, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by comiconart

Hi all - my first post here so thanks for having me. I'm currently on the hunt for a nice Fuchsia and I've come across a few options. Just curious which option would be more desirable: Mint insert with strong fuchsia color and a blue that has faded to light gray, or a deep blue / fuchsia combo that has a bit of chipping along the edges...? Also - is it possible to find a fuchsia insert on a MK 1 from 1972, or were they only found on 68/69 models...? Thanks. :)

What's the serial number/caseback #? Yes fuchsia is only on the 68-69ish models?

I would keep looking unless you really like the grey on the more faded one. Those chips on the other will get worse over time... Also, don't ask us which is more desirable, its your watch!

1675-David · 28 September 2022, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by comiconart

that first one looks seriously dodgy, I would steer clear.

Wahlberg · 28 September 2022, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by roh123

Fuchsia bezels were initially already pupleish. Imho only around 1968 together with matte mk1 dials. Here is a catalogue pic from 1968.

I still remember your post after all these years.

That colour is so so so so good looking. Pffff.

MrChamfers · 28 September 2022, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

that first one looks seriously dodgy, I would steer clear.

Does the blue seem artificially faded?

comiconart · 28 September 2022, 07:19 AM

OK thank you! I prefer the colors of the first insert, but agree that the chipping is problematic. I will keep looking. :)

springer · 28 September 2022, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrChamfers

Does the blue seem artificially faded?

It appears to be sand blasted for an artificial aged look.

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Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	Have been contemplating what to hunt down next. These jaw dropping beauties just made up my mind. Great thread! So just be clear Fuschia inserts should not be on a gilt version? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 September 2021, 05:17 AM	#37
Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	Thanks Springer. Think I’m going hunting for Gilt dial since I really love the look of gilt and source a nice Fuchsia insert to have best of both worlds. Keeping original insert to keep it genuine of course. Those Fuchsia inserts are amazing and on a Gilt dial would be killer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 September 2022, 02:01 AM	#38
comiconart "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2	Hi all - my first post here so thanks for having me. I'm currently on the hunt for a nice Fuchsia and I've come across a few options. Just curious which option would be more desirable: Mint insert with strong fuchsia color and a blue that has faded to light gray, or a deep blue / fuchsia combo that has a bit of chipping along the edges...? Also - is it possible to find a fuchsia insert on a MK 1 from 1972, or were they only found on 68/69 models...? Thanks. :)

28 September 2022, 07:19 AM	#43
comiconart "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2	OK thank you! I prefer the colors of the first insert, but agree that the chipping is problematic. I will keep looking. :)

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