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Old 15 June 2020, 02:20 AM   #31
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The early first 16600s came with flat four font. After year 2000 or 2001 changed to pointed four and on. I do look for the original parts of the watch regarding dial and insert that match the watch year. For example A series 16600 have single Swiss dial and flat four insert. Correct me if I have wrong information
Parts are only original once.

Some folks do like to search around and pay high prices for same-era parts for their watches. Those are still not the original parts, they are replacements.
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Old 15 June 2020, 02:26 AM   #32
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What is a "flat four insert"?

Never mind I figured it out.
Wonder if the RSC will have one in stock?

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Old 15 June 2020, 02:32 AM   #33
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16600s look better with the pearl knocked out. It's as if someone actually wore it diving.
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Old 15 June 2020, 11:14 AM   #34
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16600s look better with the pearl knocked out. It's as if someone actually wore it diving.
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Old 15 June 2020, 11:48 AM   #35
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Youtube has videos on how to do it or take a cruise on I30 to Dallas RSC.
Show up at the RSC in Dallas without a bezel insert and the price is double retail for a new insert.
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Old 15 June 2020, 12:29 PM   #36
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The early first 16600s came with flat four font. After year 2000 or 2001 changed to pointed four and on. I do look for the original parts of the watch regarding dial and insert that match the watch year. For example A series 16600 have single Swiss dial and flat four insert. Correct me if I have wrong information
between the fretting over scratches, polishing, stickers....now there is concern about different style bezel fonts being used...oh brother its hard to keep up
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Old 16 June 2020, 09:46 AM   #37
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UPDATE:

Have an appointment this coming Wednesday at the RSC and for 100 bucks will be fixed.

Should I change it to a "hulk" or a different color?

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