GMT Insert Bleached? Hooked 2s

[frankoman]

This one looks very sketchy to me:
Hooked 2s bleached?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-gmt-1...EAAOSwaYVbPb2H

[J_1964]

Those Are Not Hooked 2's. The "Hooked Two" will have the upper loop end extending to the left beyond the width the base of the two.

[J_1964]

Great Example,

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=594812

[J_1964]

Originally Posted by frankoman

This one looks very sketchy to me:
Hooked 2s bleached?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-gmt-1...EAAOSwaYVbPb2H

In fact, you took part in the above thread back in March.

[frankoman]

Originally Posted by J_1964

In fact, you took part in the above thread back in March.

And?

[J_1964]

Originally Posted by frankoman

And?

Just thought you would remember what Hooked 2s look like.

[frankoman]

Originally Posted by J_1964

Just thought you would remember what Hooked 2s look like.

Well shucks, thanks for reminding me about what I forgot and should have remembered .

[J_1964]

Originally Posted by frankoman

Well shucks, thanks for reminding me about what I forgot and should have remembered .

I Really didn't mean to bust your chops... I just googled "Hooked 2s" and there was that thread from March. That's all.

[springer]

Originally Posted by frankoman

This one looks very sketchy to me:
Hooked 2s bleached?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-gmt-1...EAAOSwaYVbPb2H

It is definitely bleached and a ratty fake insert - but not a "hooked 2" to fake insert.

[J_1964]

Originally Posted by springer

It is definitely bleached and a ratty fake insert - but not a "hooked 2" to fake insert.

+1

Note the poor centering of the numbers. Some riding Out towards the outer edge, then on the opposing side they are riding IN towards the center.

[frankoman]

Originally Posted by springer

It is definitely bleached and a ratty fake insert - but not a "hooked 2" to fake insert.

Thank you. Scary thing someone is bidding $750.

[77T]

Well that same seller has another one done up in a different manner, too - quoting $600.

But what’s the distinction here? Seller disclosed “faded to a turquoise and light cherry red.” Are we now going to argue its definition?

How the fading was achieved is not defined - we don’t have a standard for “natural” fading - it’s like saying some foodstuff is “natural” and the FDA still doesn’t have a definition for natural.

Just my 2¢ - if the insert is authentic then it’s not fake.


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[frankoman]

Originally Posted by 77T

Well that same seller has another one done up in a different manner, too - quoting $600.

But what’s the distinction here? Seller disclosed “faded to a turquoise and light cherry red.” Are we now going to argue its definition?

How the fading was achieved is not defined - we don’t have a standard for “natural” fading - it’s like saying some foodstuff is “natural” and the FDA still doesn’t have a definition for natural.

Just my 2¢ - if the insert is authentic then it’s not fake.


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I think the distinction is that the insert is not authentic, bleached or not.

[MinMay]

It’s bleach