LV SUB faded insert?

[jujin]

I think that looks awesome!

[prscustom]

Originally Posted by RollieVerde

It looks like it has been exposed to some sort of chemical.

which one mine? seriously i didnt do anything to it

[Speed]

Originally Posted by prscustom

the watchmaker in my AD (wempe very nice ad,you directly talk with watchmakers, no salesman chat) found it very strange upon first inspection, said it must be defective and should be covered in warranty, but since rolex has only 2years warranty(i bought it in 2010) he couldnt replace for free. he could order new insert and install it, and i keep my old insert of course.

as others already said, if it starts bug me too much ill replace it and keep the old one. or get a new one as color variety.but as now it doesnt look bad, just wanted know if anybody else has the same "problem".
its strange i have no clue what might have caused it...

So you don't believe others who think your tanning bed sessions contributed to your bezel insert fade??

[prscustom]

Originally Posted by Speed

So you don't believe others who think your tanning bed sessions contributed to your bezel insert fade??

honestly that sounds abit ridiculous, the effects are the same as staying in a sunny day. besides i used the tanning bed only couple of times i dont go regularly. i dont think its the reason. unless abit sunlight makes it fade

[asmfa5]

"Most of the UV radiation in tanning beds is UVA, but may be 10 to 15 times more intense than midday sun.[24]"

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanning_bed

[phils]

A little advice from experience:
Stay out of tanning beds if you don't want skin cancer. The sun will do that for you but takes longer.
Take vitamin D instead.

[Speed]

I imagine the tanning bed would also give you a LV-shaped spot on your wrist. ;-)

Not as big a deal as skin cancer of course...

[prscustom]

yeah keep making your fun about it =) i appreciate your concerns about my health, i know tanning booths are stupid but i used only few times i doubt either me nor my watch got any damage from it.

anyway ill put the insert in sales section, if nobody picks it up ill just keep it, maybe even rise in value in future

[Tseg]

If only it was ceramic.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by prscustom

yeah keep making your fun about it =) i appreciate your concerns about my health, i know tanning booths are stupid but i used only few times i doubt either me nor my watch got any damage from it.

anyway ill put the insert in sales section, if nobody picks it up ill just keep it, maybe even rise in value in future

what are you going to replace it with?

[ragingcao]

Originally Posted by prscustom

here some better pics shot in daylight





and btw i used tanning bed only couple of times in winter, i dont see how it could affect metal, if so i cant be the only one. and why should i put bleach on my watch =O
maybe its defective, rolex should be aware of this, thanks for all feedback

Did you use suntan lotion? Maybe some chemical reaction w metal?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

There is your answer. .....

You say you wore it in a tanning booth......duh it worked.

I care say you over did it with the fake tan. ?.....


PS: When posting photographs make sure you keep the size to about 1000pixels wide.

Have to agree Steve I just cannot understand why some don't read the in forum rules that are clearly posted.

[engin33r]

It actually looks good... from the pic anyway

I'd keep the watch as it is if I were you, it looks different and somewhat nice

[prscustom]

Originally Posted by Johny

what are you going to replace it with?

im having a new one installed, kept this old one and also got a black insert i occasionally switch.

i dont dig this vintage stuff, maybe its better to give it to someone who appreciates it

[prscustom]

Originally Posted by ragingcao

Did you use suntan lotion? Maybe some chemical reaction w metal?

suntan lotion ON the watch? cmon

[aaamax]

That is bloody awesome! Seriously, I believe you would receive a premium on the FS section if you ever decided to flip it. One prospective buyer right here!
Congrats.

[ragingcao]

Originally Posted by prscustom

suntan lotion ON the watch? cmon

I meant the lotion residue could have accidentally smeared on your watch. But you seemed convinced it's defective aluminum.

[Catyack]

Originally Posted by prscustom

i wear it almost everyday and everywhere but i have desk job and normal city life no extreme sports etc. and ofc the insert is original like the watch bought at AD

Does your desk job happen to be at some sort of nuclear facility, like a power plant?

[MrJ320]

Just wondering, can one still order a flat 4 bezel insert for the LV, or does Rolex only provide the newer pointed 4 bezels for replacements only?

[Jim Smyth]

Many years ago I had a GMT Coke. I have to keep things clean (OCD) so I own a ultrasonic cleaner for the other jewelery we own. My wife used to work for a Jewelry company and they used a 50/50 Mr. Clean and water mix for cleaning.

I used that solution weekly for a few years on my GMT by dipping it in (not on) and using a old tooth brush and running water to clean. After 2 years my outer dial was badly faded like yours and I determined it was from the Mr. Clean.

So it may also depend on what your using to clean your watch which also may be contributing to the bad fade of color. I now only use body wash and the tooth brush. I also bought a GMT IIC so it isnt as big a deal any more for me.

[lamnyc]

I think it's really cool. Leave it alone.

[gwozhog]

Is it safe to shower with your Rolex? Yes
Is it safe to wear your rolex in the rain? Yes
Is it safe to sleep with your rolex? Yes
Is it safe to go to the gym with your rolex? Yes
I thought this list could go on infinite with a yes answer everytime until now. I'll be damned you have proven everyone wrong. Who would have thunk it.

Is it safe to tan nude with your rolex on NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[ronricks]

The LV's did not all have the same shade of green. Some had an olive green and some a lime green throughout the production run that being said never seen that before and I suspect something is not right.....

[ronricks]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

Is it safe to shower with your Rolex? Yes
Is it safe to wear your rolex in the rain? Yes
Is it safe to sleep with your rolex? Yes
Is it safe to go to the gym with your rolex? Yes
I thought this list could go on infinite with a yes answer everytime until now. I'll be damned you have proven everyone wrong. Who would have thunk it.

Is it safe to tan nude with your rolex on NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[steve.r]

I want to know why you would wear a watch on your wrist while on a sunbed?

[Johny]

Originally Posted by prscustom

im having a new one installed, kept this old one and also got a black insert i occasionally switch.

i dont dig this vintage stuff, maybe its better to give it to someone who appreciates it

great that you got to keep the old one. can you post some pics of the old one when it is removed from the watch?

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by MrJ320

Just wondering, can one still order a flat 4 bezel insert for the LV, or does Rolex only provide the newer pointed 4 bezels for replacements only?

I bet if you called RSC and told them you wanted a flat 4 insert for your LV sub instead of the new pointed 4 insert......they wouldn't know what the heck you were talking about

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I bet if you called RSC and told them you wanted a flat 4 insert for your LV sub instead of the new pointed 4 insert......they wouldn't know what the heck you were talking about

Either that or theyd put you on hold and say "We have another nut from TRF on the phone."

[azguy]

how can anyone tell what it looks like with those horrific pictures

[mailman]

Originally Posted by azguy

how can anyone tell what it looks like with those horrific pictures

You can't tell from the size of the pics John