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Old 28 July 2019, 04:53 PM   #1
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16710 faded pepsi insert under different lighting

I've been captivated by this faded pepsi insert; long ago acquired but recently fitted on my GMT.

In daylight, the colors are almost purple and rosé; under LED royal blue and peach... speckle?

Also, gotta love the serif!!

Please share your salmon-colored inserts!
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Old 28 July 2019, 05:45 PM   #2
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Yes. Some inserts can be dynamic. That's part of the allure of aluminum faded inserts.
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Old 28 July 2019, 05:54 PM   #3
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Maybe Rolex tried to achieve that vintage look with the off red and purplish ceramic insert on the new Pepsi .
If they could get the blue/black insert crisp coloured ,I dont believe they couldnt get the red/blue right as well.
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Old 29 July 2019, 02:22 AM   #4
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Old 29 July 2019, 02:44 AM   #5
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Gorgeous!

Love that strap too
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Old 29 July 2019, 02:53 AM   #6
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Love that strap too


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Old 29 July 2019, 02:55 AM   #7
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Love the fade! 2001 16710!
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Old 29 July 2019, 03:20 AM   #8
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Love the fade! 2001 16710!
Beautiful!

Faded serif pepsi, lug holes... does it get any better? Don't think so
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Old 29 July 2019, 03:25 AM   #9
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Old 29 July 2019, 03:34 AM   #10
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Old 29 July 2019, 05:41 AM   #11
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Old 29 July 2019, 04:28 AM   #12
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Cant go wrong with a faded pepsi! <3
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Old 29 July 2019, 04:40 AM   #13
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I wish the blue part on a 16710 insert would fade more even to the red as the 1675-inserts did. I honestly like light blue more than pink...
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Old 29 July 2019, 05:43 AM   #14
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I wish the blue part on a 16710 insert would fade more even to the red as the 1675-inserts did. I honestly like light blue more than pink...
It's indeed interesting that the red fades while the blue remains unchanged.

Or has anyone seen any 16710 inserts where the blue fades? I haven't
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Old 30 July 2019, 11:45 PM   #15
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It's indeed interesting that the red fades while the blue remains unchanged.

Or has anyone seen any 16710 inserts where the blue fades? I haven't
Not on 16710 :-/
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Old 29 July 2019, 04:42 AM   #16
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Unfortunately mine is still bright red, but this is something the newer models can never emulate!
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Old 29 July 2019, 05:22 AM   #17
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This faded insert has some sweet character to it
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