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Beaumont Miller II · 21 November 2010, 03:26 PM

I love them. Changing a bezel insert is quick and easy, and it is a relatively inexpensive way to give your watch a new and unique look. It may sound crazy, but I bought the faded GMT insert before I even had the watch to put it on.

I just received my faded 16800 insert today from England. I put it on my 16610 Submariner with the 16800 dial. I can't take my eyes off it. It literally changes colors depending on how the light hits it. It reminds me of a car that I used to have. If you have a faded insert on your watch, lets see it.

whiskyguy · 21 November 2010, 03:34 PM

Love the faded look! Great 1680 BTW

1675 from the original owner

16800

Cheers

Beaumont Miller II · 21 November 2010, 03:41 PM

Those are two beautiful examples. That might be the most faded GMT insert I have seen yet.

Frogman4me · 21 November 2010, 03:56 PM

Yes I agree the faded insert is amazing and i plan on putting one on my DRSD if I ever get one! Great examples you have.

Yazo · 21 November 2010, 07:31 PM

Couldn't agree more!

wokafu · 21 November 2010, 07:59 PM

wow..didnt know faded bazel can look so good...mo pix plssssss

gimpex · 21 November 2010, 08:41 PM

Hey , finally I can play with ! Got this coming from Steve M in the next few days - so its his pics for now - Cant wait for it to arrive

Dan Pierce · 21 November 2010, 10:55 PM

Not fade away.

dP

dsio · 22 November 2010, 12:26 AM

I like the fact that it makes it original and unique, but unlike custom jobs you're still fully original.

joeyza · 22 November 2010, 03:22 AM

Agreed about the angle of lighting. It changes everything. Same watch, three different looks.

Davvan · 22 November 2010, 05:59 AM

My name is David, and I´m a Fadeoholic too

Awesome inserts in this thread

T5AUS · 22 November 2010, 08:06 AM

The faded look

My 9411/0 as purchased in 2005 and after a clean and service 6 months later. Interesting how different lighting affects the outcome of an image, that second photo shows it as being lighter than it actually is. Not sure if the 5512 counts as a faded look though, perhaps more a "gouged" look.

qtaro · 22 November 2010, 07:13 PM

This comes from the 6542 I have.

Puffy · 22 November 2010, 07:53 PM

that 6542 looks pretty sweet. did the Oz sun do that?

qtaro · 22 November 2010, 09:07 PM

Possibly, Australia's outdoor condition is very harsh. However I got it like that when I bought the watch several years ago.

HL65 · 22 November 2010, 10:34 PM

Love to see that 6542--Post some pics!! PS-Love the faded look--very nice guys!

dsio · 22 November 2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not fade away.

dP

That edge looks brilliant Dan, love how it has that starburst type look to it fading on the outside and solid on the inside, that's one of the coolest Tudor's I've ever seen.

Dan Pierce · 22 November 2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

That edge looks brilliant Dan, love how it has that starburst type look to it fading on the outside and solid on the inside, that's one of the coolest Tudor's I've ever seen.

Thanks, Ashley!

I remember my watchmaker telling me not to lose or sell the original faded bezel insert after he serviced the Big Block. At the time I want a new, pristine looking Big Block. But the vintage bug will do crazy things to you and so I decided to reinstall the original aged inserts to both the Big Block and snowflake. Seemingly subtle changes like bezels make a huge difference.

dP

kokota · 22 November 2010, 11:28 PM

Not too faded, but faded nonetheless.

whiskyguy · 23 November 2010, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Those are two beautiful examples. That might be the most faded GMT insert I have seen yet.

Thanks

Heres another shot

And check out the bottom left

From my "no date sub period". All gone now but I shoukd have kept that bezel

Cheers

STEELINOX · 23 November 2010, 10:38 AM

Great !
Now, I have the "faded glory" itch !

dsio · 23 November 2010, 10:58 AM

Think this thread also extends to 1680/8 blue -> rainbow dials and Patrizzi Daytona's if anyone's got them.

Beaumont Miller II · 23 November 2010, 01:54 PM

Those are some amazing and unique watches. What a difference an insert can make. If you have a watch with a faded insert or dial, lets see it.

Tony G · 10 April 2014, 03:58 PM

Like those subs

cajuntiger · 10 April 2014, 04:10 PM

ref 1675 aka spot

Ben39 · 11 April 2014, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

I love them. Changing a bezel insert is quick and easy, and it is a relatively inexpensive way to give your watch a new and unique look. It may sound crazy, but I bought the faded GMT insert before I even had the watch to put it on.

I just received my faded 16800 insert today from England. I put it on my 16610 Submariner with the 16800 dial. I can't take my eyes off it. It literally changes colors depending on how the light hits it. It reminds me of a car that I used to have. If you have a faded insert on your watch, lets see it.

Killa pieces & inlay John bro

Ben39 · 11 April 2014, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kokota

Not too faded, but faded nonetheless.

Ben39 · 11 April 2014, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

Couldn't agree more!

Cool ghost

watchyou · 11 April 2014, 01:56 AM

Here's mine

goog53 · 11 April 2014, 02:24 AM

Watchyou from Canada, I rotated your pic because the bezel looked so damn good. Hope you don't mind. What a great insert you have. (BEZEL AND PIC IS NOT MINE)

21 November 2010, 03:26 PM	#1
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Speaking of faded bezel inserts... I love them. Changing a bezel insert is quick and easy, and it is a relatively inexpensive way to give your watch a new and unique look. It may sound crazy, but I bought the faded GMT insert before I even had the watch to put it on. I just received my faded 16800 insert today from England. I put it on my 16610 Submariner with the 16800 dial. I can't take my eyes off it. It literally changes colors depending on how the light hits it. It reminds me of a car that I used to have. If you have a faded insert on your watch, lets see it.

21 November 2010, 03:41 PM	#3
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	inserts Those are two beautiful examples. That might be the most faded GMT insert I have seen yet.

22 November 2010, 12:26 AM	#9
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	I like the fact that it makes it original and unique, but unlike custom jobs you're still fully original. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

22 November 2010, 05:59 AM	#11
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 726	My name is David, and I´m a Fadeoholic too Awesome inserts in this thread __________________ Mare Nostrum

22 November 2010, 07:53 PM	#14
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	that 6542 looks pretty sweet. did the Oz sun do that? __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 November 2010, 03:34 PM	#2
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	Love the faded look! Great 1680 BTW 1675 from the original owner 16800 Cheers

21 November 2010, 03:56 PM	#4
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Yes I agree the faded insert is amazing and i plan on putting one on my DRSD if I ever get one! Great examples you have.

21 November 2010, 07:31 PM	#5
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Couldn't agree more!

21 November 2010, 07:59 PM	#6
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	wow..didnt know faded bazel can look so good...mo pix plssssss

22 November 2010, 03:22 AM	#10
joeyza "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cape Cod Bay Posts: 47	Agreed about the angle of lighting. It changes everything. Same watch, three different looks.

22 November 2010, 09:07 PM	#15
qtaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Watch: 6202 6542 1680 Posts: 89	Possibly, Australia's outdoor condition is very harsh. However I got it like that when I bought the watch several years ago.

22 November 2010, 10:34 PM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Love to see that 6542--Post some pics!! PS-Love the faded look--very nice guys! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 November 2010, 11:28 PM	#19
kokota 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,276	Not too faded, but faded nonetheless.

23 November 2010, 10:38 AM	#21
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,020	Great ! Now, I have the "faded glory" itch ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

23 November 2010, 10:58 AM	#22
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Think this thread also extends to 1680/8 blue -> rainbow dials and Patrizzi Daytona's if anyone's got them. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

23 November 2010, 01:54 PM	#23
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Those are some amazing and unique watches. What a difference an insert can make. If you have a watch with a faded insert or dial, lets see it.

10 April 2014, 03:58 PM	#24
Tony G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC Watch: GMT Posts: 235	Like those subs

11 April 2014, 01:56 AM	#29
watchyou "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 909	Here's mine

11 April 2014, 02:24 AM	#30
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,075	Watchyou from Canada, I rotated your pic because the bezel looked so damn good. Hope you don't mind. What a great insert you have. (BEZEL AND PIC IS NOT MINE)

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