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Old 13 November 2018, 03:28 PM   #1
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Rolex Submariner 1680 1970 Bezel Insert Question

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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.
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Old 13 November 2018, 04:33 PM   #2
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A very poor job at aging! Yes, it's been chemically altered.
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Old 13 November 2018, 04:50 PM   #3
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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 :-)
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Old 17 November 2018, 11:17 AM   #5
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I have been told this actually may be a genuine rolex part by an ex rolex employee.
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Old 17 November 2018, 11:20 AM   #6
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It is a chemically faded service insert. It is not from 1970.
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Old 17 November 2018, 02:06 PM   #7
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Is it a Rolex part?
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Is it a Rolex part?
It may be a 100usd service insert that someone ruined.
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