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daydatepiepan · 13 November 2018, 03:28 PM

Hi guys,

I have a Rolex Submariner 1680 1970 with a bezel that appears to be artificially aged. I am just not sure. What do you think? I am already shopping around for a genuine one as I am just not sure about this one.

springer · 13 November 2018, 04:33 PM

A very poor job at aging! Yes, it's been chemically altered.

daydatepiepan · 13 November 2018, 04:50 PM

i think the dead giveaway is the underneath of the insert has 'faded' also.

Luckily I factored this into my negotiation, just wanted to make sure before I place this where it belongs.

Cheers Springer :-)

daydatepiepan · 17 November 2018, 10:11 AM

daydatepiepan · 17 November 2018, 11:17 AM

I have been told this actually may be a genuine rolex part by an ex rolex employee.

roh123 · 17 November 2018, 11:20 AM

It is a chemically faded service insert. It is not from 1970.

daydatepiepan · 17 November 2018, 02:06 PM

Is it a Rolex part?

roh123 · 17 November 2018, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daydatepiepan

Is it a Rolex part?

It may be a 100usd service insert that someone ruined.

13 November 2018, 03:28 PM	#1
daydatepiepan Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 162	Rolex Submariner 1680 1970 Bezel Insert Question Hi guys, I have a Rolex Submariner 1680 1970 with a bezel that appears to be artificially aged. I am just not sure. What do you think? I am already shopping around for a genuine one as I am just not sure about this one. Attached Images

13 November 2018, 04:33 PM	#2
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	A very poor job at aging! Yes, it's been chemically altered. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

17 November 2018, 10:11 AM	#4
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roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	It is a chemically faded service insert. It is not from 1970. __________________ Instagram: @perj123

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13 November 2018, 04:50 PM	#3
daydatepiepan Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 162	i think the dead giveaway is the underneath of the insert has 'faded' also. Luckily I factored this into my negotiation, just wanted to make sure before I place this where it belongs. Cheers Springer :-)

17 November 2018, 11:17 AM	#5
daydatepiepan Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 162	I have been told this actually may be a genuine rolex part by an ex rolex employee.

17 November 2018, 02:06 PM	#7
daydatepiepan Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 162	Is it a Rolex part?

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