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Old 2 February 2009, 07:11 AM   #1
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16613 bezel insert fade

How common is the fading of the gold off of the numerals from the numbers of a 16613 bezel insert? I have a 98 ("U" serial) 16613 blue and notice the numbers are not as gold as they once were. Still "gold-ish" but not as bold as before. Is this common? Since I bought this used, I am dreading the possibility that this is an aftermarket bezel insert and not genuine Rolex part.
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Old 2 February 2009, 07:17 AM   #2
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Possibly a fake.
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Old 2 February 2009, 07:20 AM   #3
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i found this pic on the bay.... it's not THIS bad but its surely headed in this direction -

http://cgi.ebay.com/18K-Rolex-Submar...3A1%7C294%3A50
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Old 2 February 2009, 08:25 AM   #4
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As it's an aluminium insert, there's always the potential for fading over time. A pic would be very helpful, but I wouldn't worry too much.
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