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8 November 2012, 05:37 PM | #1 |
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1655 bezel authenticity check
Other than the lousy paint job, is this 1655 bezel genuine? Thanks!
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8 November 2012, 07:38 PM | #2 |
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hard to tell. does it fit on the case?
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8 November 2012, 10:50 PM | #3 |
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I haven't bought it yet. That's why I'm asking to see what you experts have to say.
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9 November 2012, 04:56 AM | #4 |
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Here's one from '73
here's one from '74
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9 November 2012, 09:15 AM | #5 |
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I'd pass just because it is so hard to tell with the repainting job. It's like deciphering hieroglyphics.
From Stefano's blog
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9 November 2012, 09:41 AM | #6 |
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x2! Great advice!
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