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Old 14 March 2012, 01:13 AM   #1
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Icon14 Purple bezel insert for my Snowflake!

Wanted to share with my TRF buddies this newly acquired FF insert I installed on my 7016 Snowflake. I've owned a few ghost inserts which are more grey in color but rarely see them naturally fade to this purple color

It took me forever to find one and I paid much more than I ever wanted to for an aluminum insert but I think it looks wonderful and I do not regret the purchase.

Thanks for letting me share guys, let me know your opinions.

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It was a bit difficult to capture the true color in a photo so I took many angles for you guys. Looks much more purple in person...lol, enjoy.























Comparison to a regular black insert.





Thanks for looking.
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Old 14 March 2012, 01:28 AM   #2
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very nice.
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Old 14 March 2012, 01:30 AM   #3
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Old 14 March 2012, 01:43 AM   #4
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Looks great,.. Almost similar to my drsd's insert, only with a touch of dark brown colour
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Old 14 March 2012, 02:09 AM   #5
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nice combination David ! The snowflake is beautiful.... i don't know anything about these tudors but is the maker & hand colour patina or like that from origin ?
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Old 14 March 2012, 02:16 AM   #6
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Looks great!
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Old 14 March 2012, 02:21 AM   #7
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Looks great,.. Almost similar to my drsd's insert, only with a touch of dark brown colour
Yeah Felix the brown insert is hard to come by, my major concern was finding an insert that was period correct which makes it even more difficult to find one. I had a newer ghost insert on this snowflake before and it always bothered me a little.

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nice combination David ! The snowflake is beautiful.... i don't know anything about these tudors but is the maker & hand colour patina or like that from origin ?
It is patina my friend!
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Old 14 March 2012, 02:25 AM   #8
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very nice
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Old 14 March 2012, 03:42 AM   #9
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Very nice
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Old 14 March 2012, 03:55 AM   #10
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Stunning as always David!! Everytime I see that patina...it amazes me!! Stay cool my friend! Best, Jon
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Old 14 March 2012, 03:58 AM   #11
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WOW ..wonderful looking patina!
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Old 14 March 2012, 05:46 AM   #12
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That's a LOOKER!! Very Nice.
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Old 14 March 2012, 05:57 AM   #13
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On the pix looks gray but it s a great looking watch,respect more than faux vintages these days from T

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Old 14 March 2012, 05:58 AM   #14
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Old 14 March 2012, 07:58 AM   #15
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Really sweet looking insert, David.

I love the patina your markers have turned. Awesome.
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Old 14 March 2012, 08:37 AM   #16
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Fantastic!
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Old 14 March 2012, 08:46 AM   #17
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Looks excellent
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Old 14 March 2012, 08:49 AM   #18
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Lost on me being colorblind but I bet it looks great.
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Old 14 March 2012, 10:10 AM   #19
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Wow.. what a nice specimen.. really pops!

Enjoy in good health David!

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Old 14 March 2012, 10:19 AM   #20
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Very nice watch. The last shot beside the black bezel really makes the purple obvious.
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Old 14 March 2012, 12:39 PM   #21
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. I took a pic with my Iphone and it turned out much better, in terms of getting the purple color to show...lol

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Old 14 March 2012, 12:58 PM   #22
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well done!
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Old 14 March 2012, 01:21 PM   #23
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Looks fantastic with the dial markers and those hands!

It's not a Pepsi or Coke, it's a purple drank! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank
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Old 14 March 2012, 01:30 PM   #24
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Holy beauty!!!
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Old 14 March 2012, 03:05 PM   #25
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That really works!
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Old 14 March 2012, 03:20 PM   #26
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Seriously... Those patina man...
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Old 14 March 2012, 04:26 PM   #27
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Very nice, I want one and can I you ask the same question.
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