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22 June 2011, 02:28 PM | #1 |
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Blue insert for my red sub 1680
Hi, can someone find me a blue insert for my red sub, any idea where I can look for one? Are they also available in any other colours? Mine currently has the original black insert so just thought would experiment with blue or some other colour:),
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22 June 2011, 03:07 PM | #2 |
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Are you referring to an insert that has faded? If your insert is original to the watch I dont see why you would want to change it but if you feel the need make sure you get a fat font insert and keep the one you have. I would check VRF or contact Steve and see if he has one for sale. Good luck.
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22 June 2011, 03:39 PM | #3 |
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Thanks, yes, meant an insert faded to blue, would be saving the original for sure, it's a easy swap right? Would give me some play to experiment if get one:)
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22 June 2011, 03:43 PM | #4 |
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three options ....
original black to blue fade ..rare ...probably occurs through exposure to something along the way... tudor/silver font 1680/8 blue insert ..usually a glossier blue and hard to find in a fat font alternatively aftermarket ..try the look for 20 bucks !! its all the cartier look ... http://images.antiquorum.com/216/full/413.jpg http://images.antiquorum.com/151/full/354.jpg |
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You always find those perfect faded blue bezel inserts! Wearing one from you right now...
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22 June 2011, 03:47 PM | #6 |
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Thanks Jed, saw the original blue on the sub you have for sale, is amazing:)...will just have to look for an alternative for my sub, thanks for the suggestions.
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22 June 2011, 09:12 PM | #7 |
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I use a blue Tudor insert for my 1680.....
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23 June 2011, 12:05 AM | #8 |
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love em mate ..if a watch has one you can guarantee ill be on it like a flash ....onyl works with the right tone of dial though ...
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23 June 2011, 10:17 AM | #9 |
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