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k4vks · 2 February 2009, 07:11 AM

How common is the fading of the gold off of the numerals from the numbers of a 16613 bezel insert? I have a 98 ("U" serial) 16613 blue and notice the numbers are not as gold as they once were. Still "gold-ish" but not as bold as before. Is this common? Since I bought this used, I am dreading the possibility that this is an aftermarket bezel insert and not genuine Rolex part.

chenx15 · 2 February 2009, 07:17 AM

Possibly a fake.

k4vks · 2 February 2009, 07:20 AM

i found this pic on the bay.... it's not THIS bad but its surely headed in this direction -

http://cgi.ebay.com/18K-Rolex-Submar...3A1%7C294%3A50

The GMT Master · 2 February 2009, 08:25 AM

As it's an aluminium insert, there's always the potential for fading over time. A pic would be very helpful, but I wouldn't worry too much.

2 February 2009, 07:11 AM	#1
k4vks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vishnu Location: FL, USA Posts: 197	16613 bezel insert fade How common is the fading of the gold off of the numerals from the numbers of a 16613 bezel insert? I have a 98 ("U" serial) 16613 blue and notice the numbers are not as gold as they once were. Still "gold-ish" but not as bold as before. Is this common? Since I bought this used, I am dreading the possibility that this is an aftermarket bezel insert and not genuine Rolex part. __________________ 73's AJ4VS (new callsign)

2 February 2009, 07:17 AM	#2
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2 February 2009, 07:20 AM	#3
k4vks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vishnu Location: FL, USA Posts: 197	i found this pic on the bay.... it's not THIS bad but its surely headed in this direction - http://cgi.ebay.com/18K-Rolex-Submar...3A1%7C294%3A50 __________________ 73's AJ4VS (new callsign)

2 February 2009, 08:25 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	As it's an aluminium insert, there's always the potential for fading over time. A pic would be very helpful, but I wouldn't worry too much.

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