Fat font love

[cc33]

I picked up an mk1 super fat font insert and it really makes the watch pop, I'm so glad I ended up keeping it. I think this is the one they call kissing 40 and as a bonus the pearl is a near perfect match!

[freddy333]

Nice, but what you really need is the faded red triangle with white outlines

[cc33]

That's true, I haven't seen one yet and when I do I have a feeling I'm going to need to take out a second mortgage to buy it! This was the one right after the red ones so it's not too far off at least

[Nanuq]

So close, and yet so far! Maybe I can use some whiteout to paint white outlines on mine?

[cc33]

Not whiteout! Something more subtle maybe

[jtiis]

grey out!

[phillycheez]

Stunning and a huge congrats! These inserts are ridiculously expensive and hard to come by in this condition. You must have paid a pretty penny... No cracks or chips and a beautiful pearl to boot! So jealous. When it comes to vintage, fat font inserts really make it or break it for me.

Edited July 24, 2013 by phillycheez

[pam007]

Wow. Very rare.. That kissing 4.

Bet you paid a lot for it.

[bcampion]

Spectacular!

[cc33]

Thanks guys, yes it was ridiculously expensive but it is super rare and has such a perfect natural fade, I fell in love. Money doesn't seem to mean as much when that happens!

[ceocorona]

Stunning watch! If you don't mind me asking. Where did you source that gem of an insert?

[cc33]

Thanks ceo, it was for sale on vrm a few days ago, wasn't expecting him to fedex it overnight to me so that was a nice surprise

[danielv2000]

That watch gets better looking everyday! Congrats

[dropbear2008]

Nice. Ridiculously expensive for an old alloy ring, yes. But oh so nice.

[whoopy12]

CC: STUNNING! It's amazing how different one component can make the watch look. 

 

 

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[danielv2000]

I just saw another one go for sale. Slightly cheaper!

[cc33]

Same seller but not the same insert at all, I like mine a lot more it has more character

[cc33]

I was doing some reading and it looks like I lucked out, my insert which I thought was an mk1 because that's what the seller listed it as, is actually pre mk inserts. Whoever decided to name them mk1-2-3 left this one out. This guy calls it mk0.5

http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-732/pi-5769208/ti-849983/

I think it's even earlier and rarer than the mk1 that I thought it was, maybe the first insert made for a very limited time right after the red triangle ones. I don't think I'm going to use it knowing just how valuable it might be.. Kind of a shame but I don't want to risk damaging it!

Top is mine, middle is known mk1 and bottom is the "mk0.5" from the link I posted which compares to mine the best imo

[Nanuq]

Hey cc, my unsolicited advice?

Leave it installed and use it / enjoy it. That's what it's for. It will get even better with use.

I mounted gen vintage Superdome T39s on two of my daily wearers. I paid $350 each, four or five years ago. Yeah they get scratched, but I get to see them every day. It's worth it.

[cc33]

Good advise. Think ill do that

[phillycheez]

When I've seen your insert before they called it super fat font insert. I'd wear the crap out of that too. Damn... Been waiting for somebody to replicate the fat font inserts (accurately) since I've been into vintage.

Edited August 12, 2013 by phillycheez