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Old 1 February 2015, 11:44 PM   #1
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Icon20 Has anyone ever seen a MK3 insert that has faded to a grey/blue colour?

More blue than grey. I'd be grateful for any input or even better, pics. Saw the insert on a watch I'm considering and just wondered if it was original to the watch.

I should be able to post some pics in a few days when I go take another look.

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Old 2 February 2015, 01:02 AM   #2
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Here's one. If you see it in the flesh you would definitely say blue before you said grey but very hard to capture in a photo (although the white balance has been set properly with a grey card).

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Old 2 February 2015, 01:07 AM   #3
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Yep - that's the colour. Great MK1 insert!

AND WOW - what a gorgeous tropical dial - you lucky person you.

That just made my Sunday afternoon - thank you
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Old 2 February 2015, 01:15 AM   #4
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Has anyone ever seen a MK3 insert that has faded to a grey/blue colour?

Here is the insert on my SD. Mk3 and faded to a nice even grey.

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Old 2 February 2015, 01:19 AM   #5
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Here's one. If you see it in the flesh you would definitely say blue before you said grey but very hard to capture in a photo (although the white balance has been set properly with a grey card).
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Here is the insert on my SD. Mk3 and faded to a nice even grey.
Wow, beautiful examples!
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Old 2 February 2015, 02:26 AM   #6
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Has anyone ever seen a MK3 insert that has faded to a grey/blue colour?

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Old 2 February 2015, 03:55 AM   #7
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Here is mine, it can look grey or blue due to the light



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I've had a few mk3's faded to both blue and grey. Mostly from the early to mid 70's.
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Old 2 February 2015, 04:01 AM   #9
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Perfect - thank you guys. Had not seen the bluish fade before and just wanted to make sure that it was legit. Must say that it looks very cool
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