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2 March 2012, 10:09 AM
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1680 Super Faded Insert.
Guys, I'm nick-naming this 1680 "Charm". I love the super faded "ghost" insert.
Thanks again, Matt!  ---Now, I need a meters first Red dial    
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2 March 2012, 10:10 AM
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sweet!! you wont see many of them!
enjoy
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2 March 2012, 10:48 AM
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I like it! Something about faded inserts that just get me!
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2 March 2012, 11:09 AM
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Wow gorgeous
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2 March 2012, 11:28 AM
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Thats nice looking. Wow. What a difference. Good luck on meters first
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2 March 2012, 12:10 PM
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Hey, anybody got a technique for taking a new, shiny insert and "fading" it?
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2 March 2012, 12:18 PM
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The results are not the same as when fading naturally occurs.
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2 March 2012, 01:09 PM
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I went through a lot of inserts before I settled on this one. I love the ghost fade as well.
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2 March 2012, 01:42 PM
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Nice fade, it definitely looks vintage.
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2 March 2012, 06:42 PM
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Love the faded insert look.
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2 March 2012, 07:19 PM
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Does it for me
and B M II's as well Something about the way it appears to blend perfectly with the steel. When I eventually go for a faded insert for mine, it'll have to be one like these...better start the hunt now then. |
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2 March 2012, 07:23 PM
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looks great jeremy
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2 March 2012, 10:07 PM
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great insert !! (and great Red sub of course)
respect its original dial, i wouldn't change it for a m/f... |
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2 March 2012, 10:59 PM
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I am thinking I'm going to keep this 1680 and get the meters first (Just have to find a good one)
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2 March 2012, 11:32 PM
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Wow very nice!!
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3 March 2012, 12:14 AM
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well if you find your meters first, install the faded insert and find a new home for the feet first... in the meanwhile, enjoy this great watch !!
A pic just to make you drool.... 
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3 March 2012, 12:21 AM
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Matt, I LOVE that ghostly 1680 of yours....its the perfect vintage sub and finding one like it would complete a perfect pair with my ghostly college graduation 16750....
 
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3 March 2012, 12:30 AM
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Nice Jeremy
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3 March 2012, 03:18 AM
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3 March 2012, 04:07 AM
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3 March 2012, 06:05 AM
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 The toll the AZ sun takes on black "things" is simply amazing  I bet I could fade one like that, maybe I'll try if someone has a bezel to donate. Summer is coming fast out here....I could take pics once a week and post them.... |
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3 March 2012, 07:31 AM
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I love the fade soooooo much
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3 March 2012, 08:18 AM
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Nice patina
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4 March 2012, 12:37 PM
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That looks very "vintage"! Muy Bonieta!
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4 March 2012, 12:46 PM
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I just sold this 7021 with a ghost blue insert, I don't think the buyer would mind me posting a picture of it.
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6 March 2012, 12:11 AM
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Any good source"s for a faded fat font for a 1675 as well as a ghost like the OP for a meters first 1680? I sniff around VRF as well as TRF, and cant seem to locate, Thanks
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6 March 2012, 12:19 AM
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Very nice Jeremy, Good Luck on finding your meters first.
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