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the dark knight · 26 July 2023, 06:53 AM

I got my 16710LN a while ago, the seller had an aftermarket Pepsi bezel installed. I sourced OEM Pepsi and Coke bezels, and put the OEM Pepsi bezel on. Then I had some time with the LN and Coke bezels, before putting the Pepsi back on recently.

I just realized I had not thrown away the aftermarket Pepsi bezel nor kept track of which is which, and there is a Pepsi bezel of some sort rattling around in my box.

Now I'm freaking out a bit because I can't remember which is which and I'm not well-versed on OEM vs aftermarket inserts. I feel pretty confident I have the OEM on my watch right now, but I'm not 100% sure, hence asking here. I'd like to be 100% sure as I plan to throw out the aftermarket so I don't make this mistake again.

Proto3 · 26 July 2023, 09:58 AM

I don’t claim to be an expert, but the second one looks like the fake one out of the options.

the dark knight · 26 July 2023, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Proto3

I don’t claim to be an expert, but the second one looks like the fake one out of the options.

Sorry, I should have been more clear, all the standalone pics are of the same insert, the one I (and you it seems, thank you!) THINK is the fake one.

huncho · 26 July 2023, 10:15 AM

absolutely not an expert on these but the numbers on the bezel in the standalone pics look off. 10, 12, 14, 16 all touching the tip of the bezel with no spacing whereas if you compare to listings on here all the bezels look like the one you have on

the dark knight · 26 July 2023, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

absolutely not an expert on these but the numbers on the bezel in the standalone pics look off. 10, 12, 14, 16 all touching the tip of the bezel with no spacing whereas if you compare to listings on here all the bezels look like the one you have on

Good call! Noticing this too! I was already reasonably sure I put the OEM on the watch, so I think I'm feeling good about calling the standalone the fake. Maybe I'll keep it around but just make sure I label the bag just in case I am wrong (don't want to accidentally throw out an OEM bezel haha). Thanks!

KY.. · 26 July 2023, 10:48 AM

The 2nd and 3rd photos look like an aftermarket bezel to me.

Proto3 · 26 July 2023, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by the dark knight

Sorry, I should have been more clear, all the standalone pics are of the same insert, the one I (and you it seems, thank you!) THINK is the fake one.

The fonts look off to me (not an expert)

1995akcoop · 26 July 2023, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Proto3

The fonts look off to me (not an expert)

Both look the same
to me

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KatGirl · 26 July 2023, 11:45 AM

Bad fake, to my eyes, plus I doubt the back would be painted. The one on the watch looks legit. You could always have it authenticated.

Kat

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hutch300 · 26 July 2023, 12:27 PM

Pepsi inserts on this model would have the blue back.

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

Bad fake, to my eyes, plus I doubt the back would be painted. The one on the watch looks legit. You could always have it authenticated.

Kat

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Stevec14 · 26 July 2023, 03:43 PM

The one on the watch looks the right one to me (exactly the same as mine on my wrist right now)

Gazoak · 26 July 2023, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

Bad fake, to my eyes, plus I doubt the back would be painted. The one on the watch looks legit. You could always have it authenticated.

Kat

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My OEM bezel insert is not anodised on the back so I'm guessing that is fake.

padi56 · 26 July 2023, 05:58 PM

Why worry genuine aluminum inserts from Rolex direct are around $75 or less if needed.

HogwldFLTR · 26 July 2023, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Why worry genuine aluminum inserts from Rolex direct are around $75 or less if needed.

Exactly, just go get an OEM one.

worldofoyster · 27 July 2023, 01:48 AM

the color on the standalone one is more vibrant, hinting that's the knock off. with proper aging, the one on the watch looks much more real.

the dark knight · 27 July 2023, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Why worry genuine aluminum inserts from Rolex direct are around $75 or less if needed.

One of the ones I have IS genuine, I just lost track.

Stan Cooper · 27 July 2023, 02:33 AM

The one on the watch is genuine; the other two are fakes. You can tell by the "22".

Roddypeepa · 27 July 2023, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Why worry genuine aluminum inserts from Rolex direct are around $75 or less if needed.

This. None of those are original in the sense of when it was first sold surely?

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huncho · 27 July 2023, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Exactly, just go get an OEM one.

he did...he just doesn't know which of the two he has is OEM. cmon guys lol, if you're not gonna read the post why reply

26 July 2023, 06:53 AM	#1
the dark knight 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,538	Which of these Pepsi inserts is OEM? I got my 16710LN a while ago, the seller had an aftermarket Pepsi bezel installed. I sourced OEM Pepsi and Coke bezels, and put the OEM Pepsi bezel on. Then I had some time with the LN and Coke bezels, before putting the Pepsi back on recently. I just realized I had not thrown away the aftermarket Pepsi bezel nor kept track of which is which, and there is a Pepsi bezel of some sort rattling around in my box. Now I'm freaking out a bit because I can't remember which is which and I'm not well-versed on OEM vs aftermarket inserts. I feel pretty confident I have the OEM on my watch right now, but I'm not 100% sure, hence asking here. I'd like to be 100% sure as I plan to throw out the aftermarket so I don't make this mistake again. Attached Images

26 July 2023, 10:48 AM	#6
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,373	The 2nd and 3rd photos look like an aftermarket bezel to me. __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy — ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

26 July 2023, 11:45 AM	#9
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,152	Which of these Pepsi inserts is OEM? Bad fake, to my eyes, plus I doubt the back would be painted. The one on the watch looks legit. You could always have it authenticated. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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27 July 2023, 02:33 AM	#17
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26 July 2023, 09:58 AM	#2
Proto3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Real Name: Tony Location: Atlanta Watch: 1675 Posts: 101	I don’t claim to be an expert, but the second one looks like the fake one out of the options.

26 July 2023, 10:15 AM	#4
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,719	absolutely not an expert on these but the numbers on the bezel in the standalone pics look off. 10, 12, 14, 16 all touching the tip of the bezel with no spacing whereas if you compare to listings on here all the bezels look like the one you have on

26 July 2023, 03:43 PM	#11
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,483	The one on the watch looks the right one to me (exactly the same as mine on my wrist right now)

27 July 2023, 01:48 AM	#15
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,361	the color on the standalone one is more vibrant, hinting that's the knock off. with proper aging, the one on the watch looks much more real.

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