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JParm · 17 April 2018, 02:13 AM

Got this bezel from my watchmaker a few years back - was on the 16710 on his wrist and when I asked if he had anything similar, he simply popped it off and handed it to me.

Couldn't just take it from him, so traded my black bezel in return. While the black bezel was original to the watch, I really don't care or miss it, because I love the way it looks now and will never have the black bezel on it, nor will I sell. I will, however grab a replacement black bezel when I pass this along to my son in the future, just so he has all 3 bezels.

Chadridv · 17 April 2018, 02:15 AM

That's beautiful!

i'd love to get a faded bezel for my 16710. Theres a guy on IG that is well known for owning 16710s as well as owning, buying and selling faded bezels.

I was gonna buy one from him recently until I found out he wanted $400 lol.

I'm not saying it was a rip off or anything, I just had no idea they were that expensive. I held off, but I'd still like to get one one day.

JParm · 17 April 2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

That's beautiful!

i'd love to get a faded bezel for my 16710. Theres a guy on IG that is well known for owning 16710s as well as owning, buying and selling faded bezels.

I was gonna buy one from him recently until I found out he wanted $400 lol.

I'm not saying it was a rip off or anything, I just had no idea they were that expensive. I held off, but I'd still like to get one one day.

I have a non-faded coke bezel and every time I think about swapping over, I can't do it because I just love this look too much. I say it's worth $400 if you love it - it's only about 5% of the watch cost (at today's rates for 16710's), but holds about 90% of the beauty of the watch!

Chadridv · 17 April 2018, 02:20 AM

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I have a non-faded coke bezel and every time I think about swapping over, I can't do it because I just love this look too much. I say it's worth $400 if you love it - it's only about 5% of the watch cost (at today's rates for 16710's), but holds about 90% of the beauty of the watch!

Yeah, I hadn't really done enough research (and still haven't) at the time to make the decision to buy or not, but I suppose $400 is not unreasonable.

I'll get one eventually, but I'm not going nuts looking for one. It is certainly beautiful

Navarino · 17 April 2018, 02:25 AM

Looks great. There is a charm to the faded red -- suggests "worn with love" in all the right ways!

JParm · 17 April 2018, 02:27 AM

I know that there are naysayers with this look, trying to make a modern reference look vintage - but this is precisely why I love this look. You get all of the modern upgrades (SELs, bracelet, etc) with look of a vintage watch!

jrs146 · 17 April 2018, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

That's beautiful!

i'd love to get a faded bezel for my 16710. Theres a guy on IG that is well known for owning 16710s as well as owning, buying and selling faded bezels.

I was gonna buy one from him recently until I found out he wanted $400 lol.

I'm not saying it was a rip off or anything, I just had no idea they were that expensive. I held off, but I'd still like to get one one day.

$400 seems right. I paid $250 for a brand new Pepsi bezel. I’d say an extra $150 is a good deal!

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AEC · 17 April 2018, 03:56 AM

Heck yeah, I love the look of a faded bezel! The blue/red is my favorite.

sensui · 17 April 2018, 06:19 AM

Looks pretty great IMO.

Fleetlord · 17 April 2018, 07:26 AM

Wouldn't pay .01 extra for it though.

037 · 17 April 2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

I paid $250 for a brand new Pepsi bezel.

Did the price go up? I thought inserts were only around $85~100 through an AD.

jrs146 · 17 April 2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

Did the price go up? I thought inserts were only around $85~100 through an AD.

Mine was new but not from an AD.

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Wimpydailo · 17 April 2018, 07:42 AM

Faded bezels are not my cup of tea. I got the Pepsi for the awesome red n blue bezel so I want it pristine

lamnyc · 17 April 2018, 09:59 AM

Looks great.

c41006 · 17 April 2018, 10:01 AM

I like it

_speedmaster_ · 17 April 2018, 10:17 AM

Love it. I think the faded bezels add character.

SLS · 17 April 2018, 10:20 AM

Yes

CDNWatchNut · 17 April 2018, 11:19 AM

I'm probably in the minority, but I like my pepsi as it is, with a vibrantly colored bezel. I hope it doesn't fade.

HKS724 · 17 April 2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

Mine was new but not from an AD.

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I spent $525 for a used Pepsi & a Black one so... you all got great deals!

cdnwatchguy · 17 April 2018, 11:40 AM

Contrarian here also. Many years ago I had a new bezel installed on my 1675 because it had faded. I much prefer the from the factory look, even for vintage.

zjd168 · 17 April 2018, 11:44 AM

Unless I am the original first owner, wearing from bland new and witnessing all the changes, the short answer is no I don't like it(not talking about the monetary value added part)

How would you feel if a lovely girl you like keeps telling you her romantic stories with other guys? I don't think I would like the feeling LOL

JParm · 18 April 2018, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Yes

Looks beautiful to me!

Onikage · 18 April 2018, 05:27 AM

I prefer vibrant colours on luminova. Faded bezels don't look as good against pristine white markers. Not that I'd be in a hurry to replace one if I'd had it from new.

fishingbear · 18 April 2018, 06:26 AM

I like them faded but I also like their colors crisp at times. That’s the beauty of the 16710, you can change them easy peasy

JParm · 18 April 2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fishingbear

I like them faded but I also like their colors crisp at times. That’s the beauty of the 16710, you can change them easy peasy

so true!

lee fowler · 18 April 2018, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

That's beautiful!

i'd love to get a faded bezel for my 16710. Theres a guy on IG that is well known for owning 16710s as well as owning, buying and selling faded bezels.

I was gonna buy one from him recently until I found out he wanted $400 lol.

I'm not saying it was a rip off or anything, I just had no idea they were that expensive. I held off, but I'd still like to get one one day.

Good job you don't have a 1675!!

dafuture · 18 April 2018, 06:43 AM

I actually prefer the faded bezel to a pristine one. It's what gives the GMT it's character and allure.

Speedbird-1 · 18 April 2018, 06:45 AM

Like a favourite ol' pair of nicely faded, 501's.....they tell a story.

The Libertine · 18 April 2018, 09:21 AM

Absolutely love the faded bezels; something the ceramic counterparts can’t claim.

WJGESQ · 18 April 2018, 09:45 AM

Why not just get a new bezel w no fade?

17 April 2018, 02:13 AM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	Anyone else like faded bezels on a 16710? Got this bezel from my watchmaker a few years back - was on the 16710 on his wrist and when I asked if he had anything similar, he simply popped it off and handed it to me. Couldn't just take it from him, so traded my black bezel in return. While the black bezel was original to the watch, I really don't care or miss it, because I love the way it looks now and will never have the black bezel on it, nor will I sell. I will, however grab a replacement black bezel when I pass this along to my son in the future, just so he has all 3 bezels. Attached Images __________________

17 April 2018, 02:15 AM	#2
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	That's beautiful! i'd love to get a faded bezel for my 16710. Theres a guy on IG that is well known for owning 16710s as well as owning, buying and selling faded bezels. I was gonna buy one from him recently until I found out he wanted $400 lol. I'm not saying it was a rip off or anything, I just had no idea they were that expensive. I held off, but I'd still like to get one one day. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

17 April 2018, 02:27 AM	#6
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	I know that there are naysayers with this look, trying to make a modern reference look vintage - but this is precisely why I love this look. You get all of the modern upgrades (SELs, bracelet, etc) with look of a vintage watch! __________________

17 April 2018, 10:17 AM	#16
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Love it. I think the faded bezels add character. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

17 April 2018, 10:20 AM	#17
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Yes Attached Images __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

17 April 2018, 02:25 AM	#5
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Looks great. There is a charm to the faded red -- suggests "worn with love" in all the right ways!

17 April 2018, 03:56 AM	#8
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Heck yeah, I love the look of a faded bezel! The blue/red is my favorite.

17 April 2018, 06:19 AM	#9
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Looks pretty great IMO.

17 April 2018, 07:26 AM	#10
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Wouldn't pay .01 extra for it though.

17 April 2018, 07:42 AM	#13
Wimpydailo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: California Posts: 86	Faded bezels are not my cup of tea. I got the Pepsi for the awesome red n blue bezel so I want it pristine

17 April 2018, 09:59 AM	#14
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	Looks great.

17 April 2018, 10:01 AM	#15
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	I like it

17 April 2018, 11:19 AM	#18
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	I'm probably in the minority, but I like my pepsi as it is, with a vibrantly colored bezel. I hope it doesn't fade.

17 April 2018, 11:40 AM	#20
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Contrarian here also. Many years ago I had a new bezel installed on my 1675 because it had faded. I much prefer the from the factory look, even for vintage. __________________ Keith

17 April 2018, 11:44 AM	#21
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	Unless I am the original first owner, wearing from bland new and witnessing all the changes, the short answer is no I don't like it(not talking about the monetary value added part) How would you feel if a lovely girl you like keeps telling you her romantic stories with other guys? I don't think I would like the feeling LOL

18 April 2018, 05:27 AM	#23
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I prefer vibrant colours on luminova. Faded bezels don't look as good against pristine white markers. Not that I'd be in a hurry to replace one if I'd had it from new. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

18 April 2018, 06:26 AM	#24
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	I like them faded but I also like their colors crisp at times. That’s the beauty of the 16710, you can change them easy peasy

18 April 2018, 06:43 AM	#27
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I actually prefer the faded bezel to a pristine one. It's what gives the GMT it's character and allure. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

18 April 2018, 06:45 AM	#28
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,473	Like a favourite ol' pair of nicely faded, 501's.....they tell a story.

18 April 2018, 09:21 AM	#29
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Absolutely love the faded bezels; something the ceramic counterparts can’t claim.

18 April 2018, 09:45 AM	#30
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Why not just get a new bezel w no fade?

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