Vintage Rolex GMT 1675 Gilt Era Fat Font Bluish Gray/Faded Fuchsia Bezel Insert

Description

This genuine vintage early 1960's Rolex GMT 1675 gilt era fat font bluish gray and faded purple bezel insert presents beautifully.  It is a true fuchsia, having gone from a deep purple to a violet hue over time, on both the front and back (which has faded more significantly but hints of its once deep purple color are present).  When it comes to the spectrum of fuchsia hues, purple is easily the most elusive.  And while purple is difficult to capture in pictures, in person this insert presents as clearly a faded purple, not cherry, maroon, salmon or any other combination of red.  In addition to color all the other hallmarks of a true fuchsia are present (size and position of inverted triangle, font, number spacing, placement of "8" in "18").  This insert is free of any bending.
Vintage inserts are fragile.  Regardless of how good you think you may be at popping out and snapping in inserts, I've seen countless vintage inserts cracked and chipped at the hands of even the most skilled watchmakers.  Even NOS vintage inserts can have unseen integrity issues given storage, handling and environmental conditions over several decades.  While not foul proof, it's always advisable to have a skilled watchmaker handle the removal and placement of your vintage insert to lower the probability of something going wrong.  Additionally, inserts and bezels that weren't born together likely won't fit together seamlessly given decades of wear to each.  While an insert should fit snug into a bezel, often times an adhesive is needed to keep it securely in place.
All pictures were taken in natural light and at various angles, so please study the 12 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this insert.  And please kindly ask any and all questions you may have prior to buying as this sale is final and no refunds of any kind will be given.
Expedited and insured shipping along with signature confirmation will be included.  Thanks for looking!