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Old 11 March 2012, 06:37 AM   #1
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Fat Font Fade Insert Transforms My 5513

Hi All. I just received - what I believe to be a MK1 Fat Font Insert from ABC Watchwerks. It has a nice even light fade and tritium pearl - I think it modifies the look of my 1.7 mil 5513 for the better.
  • pic 1 is the insert that came with the watch (believed to be a 70s or 80s service replacement) - by the way - the BBQ salmon was excellent...
  • pic 2 shows both inserts
  • pic 3 shows the Fat Font MK1 insert

The little things in life can make us happy - this is one of them
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Old 11 March 2012, 07:09 AM   #2
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The fat font insert looks great on the iconic 5513. Congrats!
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Old 11 March 2012, 07:36 AM   #3
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That's just wat it needed....beautiful watch !
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Old 11 March 2012, 07:38 AM   #4
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much better !!
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Old 11 March 2012, 07:39 AM   #5
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It's the little details that make all the difference. Well done!
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Old 11 March 2012, 08:07 AM   #6
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Insert makes a big difference! Congrats !
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Old 11 March 2012, 08:09 AM   #7
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Great replacement. EXCELLENT
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Old 11 March 2012, 09:02 AM   #8
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Thanks for the kind words - and thanks to my friend Beaumont Miller for putting the idea in my head and referring me to ABC
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Old 11 March 2012, 09:23 AM   #9
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Oh so much better!! Nice :)
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Old 11 March 2012, 10:00 AM   #10
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Russ it looks better than you described on the phone. Save some salmon for me next time. Enjoy the new look.
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Old 11 March 2012, 10:02 AM   #11
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Killer insert on a killer watch!
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Old 11 March 2012, 10:57 AM   #12
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Wow that is sooooooooo much better!
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Old 11 March 2012, 11:20 AM   #13
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Fantastic!! Congrats!!!
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Old 11 March 2012, 02:20 PM   #15
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Nice insert Russ!
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