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Old 17 April 2010, 10:09 AM   #1
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Faded Pepsi

I got my 68' 1675 back today from service at my AD. Here's the first wrist shot of my faded pepsi on a faded pepsi.



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Old 17 April 2010, 10:21 AM   #2
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Very nice, Martin!
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Old 17 April 2010, 10:22 AM   #3
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Classic!

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Old 17 April 2010, 10:25 AM   #4
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Not a fan of nylon, but your combination is FANTASTIC!
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Old 17 April 2010, 11:20 PM   #5
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Stunning! Did the RSC, through your AD, give you a hard time about keeping any of the original parts, like the dial, hands, faded bezel insert? I assume you told them to touch nothing but the movement.
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Old 17 April 2010, 11:25 PM   #6
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Very nice indeed.
I've got a modern version. The strap is a perfect match.
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Old 17 April 2010, 11:54 PM   #7
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Hi Martin,

Your GMT looks great! I wish my insert was faded like yours, but instead mine's faded like this (too much fade for me!) -
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Old 18 April 2010, 12:05 AM   #8
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Stunning! Did the RSC, through your AD, give you a hard time about keeping any of the original parts, like the dial, hands, faded bezel insert? I assume you told them to touch nothing but the movement.
Nothing was touched, only the movement serviced. My AD has a Rolex trained watchmaker and does in-house revisions without switching dial, hands (or inlay if its a watch with a tritium pearl) if it's requested. watch runs +1 sec/day now and has a one year Rolex warranty.

Thanks for your comments

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Old 18 April 2010, 12:06 AM   #9
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Old 18 April 2010, 12:07 AM   #10
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Very nice indeed.
I've got a modern version. The strap is a perfect match.
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Hey Dan!

Looks awesome one the GMT II as well. It took me a while to get the strap faded.

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Old 18 April 2010, 12:10 AM   #11
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Hi Martin,

Your GMT looks great! I wish my insert was faded like yours, but instead mine's faded like this (too much fade for me!) -
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I actually think it looks very nice. I love those pieces. Thanks for sharing.

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Old 18 April 2010, 12:11 AM   #12
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Hey Dan!

Looks awesome one the GMT II as well. It took me a while to get the strap faded.

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Thanks, Martin. Looks like I need to put more miles on mine. Just like fine wine and leather, they get better with time.
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Old 18 April 2010, 12:20 AM   #13
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thanks man. that looks insane.

I just got back from Burlington Arcade in Central London, loads of vintage GMTs to be seen there
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Old 18 April 2010, 01:58 AM   #14
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Old 19 April 2010, 08:24 AM   #15
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Beautiful watch...great strap for it!
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Love it. Very nice.
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