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Lol-x · 16 October 2006, 03:17 PM

To the purists this bezel insert may be sacrilege, a frankenisation, or just plain stupid.

But to me this completes the combination of bezels having previously had the pepsi and the all black versions. Although the 1675 was never produced with the red/black bezel insert, it is a colour combination that I think is pretty cool.

OK I'm ready to be slayed for my irreverence.

JJ Irani · 16 October 2006, 04:22 PM

Stephen,

The way I look at it....if you're happy, we're ALL happy!!

Lol-x · 16 October 2006, 05:48 PM

Thanks JJ, heck I'm happy, you know what they say, "a change is good as a holiday". I can always go back to the black or red/blue inserts if I get the urge.

The black/red is nicer in the flesh, as the red is a real deep cherry red, so yeah, my GMT just became my favourite watch again (for the moment).

& 73

mike · 17 October 2006, 12:29 AM

Heck I'm a fan of the Red/Black insert.

Nice thing is, it's an easy swap back.

roadcarver · 17 October 2006, 02:52 AM

I used to be a fan of the pepsi, but black/red is an AWESOME colour combo!

Nice watch!

astcell · 17 October 2006, 03:41 AM

I would really like to have a gray/black combo instead of red/black. I like the subtlety of the black but would enjoy different colors for ther 12 hour shifts. Hmmm does anyone know how I would go about changing a bezel color?

Lol-x · 18 October 2006, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Hmmm does anyone know how I would go about changing a bezel color?

You can go to an AD and maybe they will sell you a new insert.
You can go to internet sites and buy original and after market bezels & inserts.

C.J. · 18 October 2006, 12:03 PM

I think it looks great

Rockrolex · 18 October 2006, 12:21 PM

hey, Steve, it's a GMT. That's all the counts.

astcell · 18 October 2006, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

You can go to an AD and maybe they will sell you a new insert.
You can go to internet sites and buy original and after market bezels & inserts.

But I wanted custom colors.

Lol-x · 18 October 2006, 07:51 PM

If you want custom colours then the only place to go is e-scam. There you can find all green, blue, red to name a few.
I don't know of anywhere that makes a colour to order.
What colour were you thinking of requesting? I thought the green sub was a little out there but I guess there is still room for some other individual colours.

astcell · 18 October 2006, 10:10 PM

I like the subtle black that I have now, but to differentiate betwen daytime hours and night I wanted black and gray, rather than black and red.

Rockrolex · 18 October 2006, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

I like the subtle black that I have now, but to differentiate betwen daytime hours and night I wanted black and gray, rather than black and red.

Why don't you leave a note in Rolex's suggestion box, Robert. I'm sure they'll pick right up on it.

Gedanken · 18 October 2006, 11:01 PM

Hell, I reckon the only reason why there wasn't a black/red 1675 is because the geniuses in Geneva hadn't thought of it till the 16750 came out.

Looks good, Stephen - I say keep it!

16 October 2006, 03:17 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	My GMT bezel insert..you be the judge? To the purists this bezel insert may be sacrilege, a frankenisation, or just plain stupid. But to me this completes the combination of bezels having previously had the pepsi and the all black versions. Although the 1675 was never produced with the red/black bezel insert, it is a colour combination that I think is pretty cool. OK I'm ready to be slayed for my irreverence.

16 October 2006, 04:22 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Stephen, The way I look at it....if you're happy, we're ALL happy!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 October 2006, 02:52 AM	#5
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I used to be a fan of the pepsi, but black/red is an AWESOME colour combo! Nice watch! __________________ I'm just a cook...

18 October 2006, 12:03 PM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I think it looks great __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

18 October 2006, 12:21 PM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	hey, Steve, it's a GMT. That's all the counts. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 October 2006, 05:48 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Thanks JJ, heck I'm happy, you know what they say, "a change is good as a holiday". I can always go back to the black or red/blue inserts if I get the urge. The black/red is nicer in the flesh, as the red is a real deep cherry red, so yeah, my GMT just became my favourite watch again (for the moment). & 73

17 October 2006, 12:29 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Heck I'm a fan of the Red/Black insert. Nice thing is, it's an easy swap back.

17 October 2006, 03:41 AM	#6
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I would really like to have a gray/black combo instead of red/black. I like the subtlety of the black but would enjoy different colors for ther 12 hour shifts. Hmmm does anyone know how I would go about changing a bezel color?

18 October 2006, 07:51 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	If you want custom colours then the only place to go is e-scam. There you can find all green, blue, red to name a few. I don't know of anywhere that makes a colour to order. What colour were you thinking of requesting? I thought the green sub was a little out there but I guess there is still room for some other individual colours.

18 October 2006, 10:10 PM	#12
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I like the subtle black that I have now, but to differentiate betwen daytime hours and night I wanted black and gray, rather than black and red.

18 October 2006, 11:01 PM	#14
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hell, I reckon the only reason why there wasn't a black/red 1675 is because the geniuses in Geneva hadn't thought of it till the 16750 came out. Looks good, Stephen - I say keep it! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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