28A
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Post by 28A on Jun 15, 2016 17:16:08 GMT -8
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tritto
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Post by tritto on Jun 15, 2016 17:32:53 GMT -8
That looks great Nick.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jun 16, 2016 5:25:49 GMT -8
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Post by 28A on Jun 16, 2016 5:40:54 GMT -8
Thanks guys! A few over on SCWF have suggested replacing the bezel insert with a reproduction one but i think between the wear and tear on it, and the cream lume on the hands and dial it gives it a well used patina if you ask me! I think i'll probably leave it, half out of laziness and not wanting to spend anymore money haha. I wasn't so into it at first but seeing it all now i think the bezel insert is fine until i can find a NOS one perhaps.
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iwaddell
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Post by iwaddell on Jun 16, 2016 11:50:57 GMT -8
Very nice indeed.
What strap will you be putting it on?
Plus i'm liking the 'patina' on the bezel insert.
Makes it look like a survivor.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jun 16, 2016 12:18:13 GMT -8
Really nice result!
No way would I put an AM insert on that watch, it doesn't need to look perfect.
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Post by 28A on Jun 16, 2016 13:53:35 GMT -8
I agree guys! I think it'll stay the way it is for now.
Strap wise I've been shuffling a tan Zulu around between my orange 6309/7548 hybrid and my TST so this will use the same one. I think it'll look great.
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tritto
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Post by tritto on Jun 16, 2016 16:15:36 GMT -8
I'd stick with the original insert unless a better one comes along Nick. An AM one won't be slanted and will look wrong.
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Jun 17, 2016 4:33:50 GMT -8
I didn't think the insert was too bad. If it was all silver I'd say get rid of it.
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Post by lewie on Jun 17, 2016 4:42:56 GMT -8
I didn't think the insert was too bad. If it was all silver I'd say get rid of it. Harold's are 
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Post by tritto on Jun 17, 2016 5:03:28 GMT -8
I didn't think the insert was too bad. If it was all silver I'd say get rid of it. Harold's are
I didn't know that. Is he doing slanted 6309 bezels now too? That's going to make it tougher to spot AM bezel inserts. |
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Post by mikeyt on Jun 17, 2016 5:48:10 GMT -8
Harold's are
I didn't know that. Is he doing slanted 6309 bezels now too? That's going to make it tougher to spot AM bezel inserts. If you can't tell the difference, what difference does it make? I generally avoid anything obviously aftermarket, but?  |
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Post by tritto on Jun 17, 2016 5:51:46 GMT -8
To some extent I agree, but I'd like know what I'm buying.
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Post by lewie on Jun 17, 2016 6:07:30 GMT -8
I think they are a good alternative  |
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