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wiking61 · 30 May 2016, 03:15 AM

Hi to everybody,
I'm the proud owner of two Rolex "modern" references (16623 t/t blue dial and 116710LN), but I'm abolutely not a vintage expert.
I'd like to buy a 1675/3, and a local seller here in Italy (he already sold me a Tudor some time ago, and is considered a serious seller) offered me this "nipple dial". Request is reasonable.
In a few days I'll be able to see this 1675/3 personally, but till that moment I only have these two pictures he sent me. The seller says this 1675/3 is completely original (dial, bracelet, clasp, bezel, ecc), and that the discoloration of the fonts (originally golden in the 1675/3 and 1675/8 bezels, now almost silver) may happen after 45 years, as the insert was probably never changed.
Whay do you think about?
Thank you for your opinion, and sorry for the pics low quality.

Marco

Qinhan · 30 May 2016, 10:56 AM

Some of these watches originally came with silver numbering and some with gold. This is a silver one, not a faded gold one as your seller claims.

wiking61 · 30 May 2016, 02:40 PM

thank you for you answer, Qinhan

TimeToGo · 30 May 2016, 09:20 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

I would not let an insert stop a good purchase. It is still a very nice insert. You can always sort another one if it is not to your liking!

wiking61 · 30 May 2016, 10:50 PM

Thank You for your advice, TimetoGo.
Actually the seller offers me the option of a new insert with gold fonts, but is giving the advice to me to keep the old one...

harry in montreal · 30 May 2016, 11:05 PM

What is the purpose of the sticker on the back? I have always wondered why sellers do this? Maybe to differentiate between their stock and a customers watch?

Phllox · 30 May 2016, 11:57 PM

I personnaly use such stikers to avoid scratches on the case back (when unwear, scratches from the clasp touching the back)

TimeToGo · 31 May 2016, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiking61

Thank You for your advice, TimetoGo.
Actually the seller offers me the option of a new insert with gold fonts, but is giving the advice to me to keep the old one...

Very good advise!

TimeToGo · 31 May 2016, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

What is the purpose of the sticker on the back? I have always wondered why sellers do this? Maybe to differentiate between their stock and a customers watch?

Some watchmakers place them after service.

Others use them to give the impression they have been serviced...

30 May 2016, 03:15 AM	#1
wiking61 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Marco Location: Italy Watch: 116710LN, 16623 Posts: 10	1675/3 faded bezel: a question Hi to everybody, I'm the proud owner of two Rolex "modern" references (16623 t/t blue dial and 116710LN), but I'm abolutely not a vintage expert. I'd like to buy a 1675/3, and a local seller here in Italy (he already sold me a Tudor some time ago, and is considered a serious seller) offered me this "nipple dial". Request is reasonable. In a few days I'll be able to see this 1675/3 personally, but till that moment I only have these two pictures he sent me. The seller says this 1675/3 is completely original (dial, bracelet, clasp, bezel, ecc), and that the discoloration of the fonts (originally golden in the 1675/3 and 1675/8 bezels, now almost silver) may happen after 45 years, as the insert was probably never changed. Whay do you think about? Thank you for your opinion, and sorry for the pics low quality. Marco Attached Images

30 May 2016, 11:57 PM	#7
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	I personnaly use such stikers to avoid scratches on the case back (when unwear, scratches from the clasp touching the back) __________________ Submariner 1680 Tiffany / Submariner 14060 / GMT Master II 16710 / GMT Master II 116710 BLNR /// PAM00337 /// Omega DeVille

30 May 2016, 10:56 AM	#2
Qinhan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 632	Some of these watches originally came with silver numbering and some with gold. This is a silver one, not a faded gold one as your seller claims.

30 May 2016, 02:40 PM	#3
wiking61 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Marco Location: Italy Watch: 116710LN, 16623 Posts: 10	thank you for you answer, Qinhan

30 May 2016, 09:20 PM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,735	Welcome to the Forum! I would not let an insert stop a good purchase. It is still a very nice insert. You can always sort another one if it is not to your liking!

30 May 2016, 10:50 PM	#5
wiking61 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Marco Location: Italy Watch: 116710LN, 16623 Posts: 10	Thank You for your advice, TimetoGo. Actually the seller offers me the option of a new insert with gold fonts, but is giving the advice to me to keep the old one...

30 May 2016, 11:05 PM	#6
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	What is the purpose of the sticker on the back? I have always wondered why sellers do this? Maybe to differentiate between their stock and a customers watch?

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