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Old 29 October 2019, 03:21 PM   #1
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Rootbeer question

I’m seeing some rootbeer with a solid color bezel vs my 2 color bezel? What’s the story on that



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Old 29 October 2019, 09:08 PM   #2
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Legend has it that it was an option on two tone pieces to have either the bi colour insert or solid brown. I don’t think you’ll find official Rolex docs showing the solid brown on pieces except for the all gold 1675/8 and 16758. Most of these you see have been added later by buying them separately. Personally I prefer the solid colour look over the bi colour. It’s nice to have options though.

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Old 29 October 2019, 10:24 PM   #3
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Things were different back in the day the AD’s had Rolex’s to sell and would gladly sell you any color bezel you wanted.

Now Rolex would not sell you anything but a bi color insert as they would tell you it is correct for the watch based on the serial number. The solid color inserts were fitted on all gold models.

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Old 30 October 2019, 04:15 AM   #4
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From various sources on the Internet, not that you should take it as fact, but several articles have mentioned all brown bezels as the original. The brown and cream two-tone coming later. Here's one of those articles and my watch, which has always had an all brown insert. The article is mostly about the new CHNR but does have a little history.
https://thewatchlounge.com/rolex-gmt...ew-with-price/
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Old 30 October 2019, 10:01 AM   #5
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The two-tone GMT came with the two-tone insert and the solid gold GMT came with a solid color insert. Any deviation from this would be a dealer or owner change.

Also, the article from watch lounge is incorrect when it reads the two-tones were available during the early 1960s. They were not.

Here are a couple of solid color inserts - both owner installed.
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Old 30 October 2019, 10:51 AM   #6
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The two-tone GMT came with the two-tone insert and the solid gold GMT came with a solid color insert. Any deviation from this would be a dealer or owner change.

Also, the article from watch lounge is incorrect when it reads the two-tones were available during the early 1960s. They were not.

Here are a couple of solid color inserts - both owner installed.
As I said, I have seen it mentioned in several articles but at the same time and this is for the OP. I would believe (you) Springer in a second over anything else just about anybody on this forum, or anywhere else, has to say regarding vintage GMTs.
On another note, I know for a fact that my father always wanted a full gold GMT. When he was living in Hawaii, he was offered a gold Rolex from a questionable guy who was more of a beach bum, he paid $50. It was only the head of the watch with a cracked crystal and no bracelet. he got it repaired and put it on a leather strap. He eventually sold it, for what reason, I will have to ask him next time I see him. Either way, he sold it. Fast forward to early 70s and he purchased the watch I posted. I can definitely see him requesting the all brown insert because the gall gold version had it and whenever we talk about Rolex he always mentions it, the gold one. I did ask him specifically about the insert and a number of other things. He's forgotten most of the answers to those questions, unfortunately. Only thing I got for sure was that he purchased the TT above after divorcing my Mom. Good times!
This too has been a question of mine, thanks for clarifying Springer!
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Old 3 November 2019, 08:26 AM   #7
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Great stuff. Thank you for input. I have the jubilee band on the watch currently.




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