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tquieng · 26 April 2010, 12:13 AM

I noticed a lot of the bezel fades --why ? bad paint by rolex or UV light?
Ways to prevent it?

Traveler · 26 April 2010, 12:15 AM

The ceramics should be alot more resistant to fading.

Dan Pierce · 26 April 2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tquieng

I noticed a lot of the bezel fades --why ? bad paint by rolex or UV light?
Ways to prevent it?

Longterm exposure to the elements. Red is always the first to fade. Btw, many vintage fans love and value the fading effect.
dP

Tools · 26 April 2010, 03:03 AM

the early inserts are anodized aluminum...

The only way to avoid fading is to stay indoors all the time and wear long sleeved shirts...........

Speed · 26 April 2010, 03:17 AM

I think it's terrifically amusing how collectors and fan boys like we all here on TRF find fading / yellowing (Patina-ing) hardware products appealing

moviefreak · 26 April 2010, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I think it's terrifically amusing how collectors and fan boys like we all here on TRF find fading / yellowing (Patina-ing) hardware products appealing

Like buying a car with rusted body???

rofl

Speed · 26 April 2010, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

Like buying a car with rusted body???

rofl

Yes...Or a TV with a flickering screen

smallcandle · 26 April 2010, 04:46 AM

When I took my T series 16700 GMT Master in for it's first 5 year service, the pepsi bezel was severely faded. The red was much more pink and the AD seemed quite surprised it was so drastic. Unfortunately, I wasn't very keen on "vingtage looking" pieces at the time and had the insert replaced. Looking back I sure wish I had kept the insert original - not to mention not selling the watch 2 years ago.

The GMT Kid · 26 April 2010, 04:53 AM

The best part of the RSC service on my GMTII Pepsi was the new insert.

I didn't like the faded look. Now I'm afraid to wear it outside. I don't want it to fade again.

mvp1222 · 10 August 2010, 08:39 PM

So fading is normal? I bought on EBAY. And while Im certain the case and bracelet are authentic, was a little suspect about the bezel.

Puffy · 11 August 2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mvp1222

So fading is normal? I bought on EBAY. And while Im certain the case and bracelet are authentic, was a little suspect about the bezel.

very normal. don't fret mate

jekuo · 11 August 2010, 01:06 AM

Just buy an extrsa bezel insert. Otherwise, RSC will change it out when it's service time.

t e x · 11 August 2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I think it's terrifically amusing how collectors and fan boys like we all here on TRF find fading / yellowing (Patina-ing) hardware products appealing

+1 I love patina on other collectibles as well.

scl6118 · 11 August 2010, 04:07 AM

The fading aluminum bezels are completely normal. The ceramic bezels, however, won't fade at all. You could bake it in the sun for 30 years and it shouldn't fade.

26 April 2010, 12:13 AM	#1
tquieng "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 334	GMT bezel insert fading? I noticed a lot of the bezel fades --why ? bad paint by rolex or UV light? Ways to prevent it?

26 April 2010, 03:03 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	the early inserts are anodized aluminum... The only way to avoid fading is to stay indoors all the time and wear long sleeved shirts........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 April 2010, 04:46 AM	#8
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	When I took my T series 16700 GMT Master in for it's first 5 year service, the pepsi bezel was severely faded. The red was much more pink and the AD seemed quite surprised it was so drastic. Unfortunately, I wasn't very keen on "vingtage looking" pieces at the time and had the insert replaced. Looking back I sure wish I had kept the insert original - not to mention not selling the watch 2 years ago. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

11 August 2010, 04:07 AM	#14
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	The fading aluminum bezels are completely normal. The ceramic bezels, however, won't fade at all. You could bake it in the sun for 30 years and it shouldn't fade. __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

26 April 2010, 12:15 AM	#2
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	The ceramics should be alot more resistant to fading.

26 April 2010, 03:17 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I think it's terrifically amusing how collectors and fan boys like we all here on TRF find fading / yellowing (Patina-ing) hardware products appealing

26 April 2010, 04:53 AM	#9
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	The best part of the RSC service on my GMTII Pepsi was the new insert. I didn't like the faded look. Now I'm afraid to wear it outside. I don't want it to fade again.

10 August 2010, 08:39 PM	#10
mvp1222 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Miami-ish Watch: 116400 GV Z-Blue Posts: 130	So fading is normal? I bought on EBAY. And while Im certain the case and bracelet are authentic, was a little suspect about the bezel.

11 August 2010, 01:06 AM	#12
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	Just buy an extrsa bezel insert. Otherwise, RSC will change it out when it's service time.

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