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With all the talk of the mystery of the Blue insert I took the opportunity to photograph one out in the wild.  It is very interesting how the texture of the paint is very interesting.  Unlike the typical anodized inserts these really have an interesting feel.  It is only a company like Rolex that could produce this type of precision.  If you have a chance to compare you will see this clearly.  the tightness between the numbers and edges of the bezel so clean.

Anyhow until we find out all the history enjoy the look of these great collector  piece with the very nice all red hand.  I previously mentioned the gilt 4 line 5512 was an item for the refined collector.  This one is for the determined collector.

Enjoy.

Bill

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The pictures exaggerate the texture a little as to the naked it is less pronounced. However the color is very true. I have see various example from new old stock to modulated. This one has a lighter shade towards the inside and then darker on the ridges.

As with all inserts they all aged differently. I have even seen the standard red blue insert fade while being NOS and never having left the original package.

Bill

You will have to show me a lot of things, next time you come to Paris!



Best,

Nicolas

Here is the pic of her twin sister
Guillaume

It would be cool to have a roll call one day of the Blue Berry.

I love the way the deep dark dial creates the base for the red hand and framed by the blue insert.

The color is very different than the typical blue / red insert.  But there are so many blue / red combinations but with the Blue insert the variation is much more subtle hue of blue rather that new colors.

Thanks for bring this beauty to the party.

Bill

That really show off the beauty of this reference.   Thanks for sharing!

-G

Welcome to the for we hope hear more.

Bill

...this is one of the few MK1 i saw with the full red GMT hand.

Those guys at Rolex know how to keep the rare things.
 
I would imagine the Blue insert is the rarest to find after the Bakelites.  Could be the same reason fragile materials Bakelite and fragile paint for the blue insert.

The red hand also has all kinds on mysteries.

Bill

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The colour of the bezel certainly brightens up, what is here in the UK a very wet & windy day

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you are unstoppable!!!

Matt

We are always in the hunt. Some things we can plan but most are opportunities you have to seize on the spot. Your gun powder must always be dry.

Bill

...... truly is.. 

Just a matter of time.

A wrist shot to keep you interested.

HAGWE

Bill

.....came very close earlier in the year.....for sure it is on the (growing) list. That one of yours is stunning

..... some vested interest there??

But I would not say no to an all red 243 Hours Hand, either...

I am such a lost case.

You're not obliged to agree on this last point.

Best,

Nicolas

Brown + all BLU + all RED + domed plexy and another all RED.

 

All the best from Italy and thanks for sharing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks good with the tropic 38 if I am not mistaken.

Thanks for sharing.

Bill

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I read your post since a long time, is a very relaxing place for  talk about vintage Rolex.

All the best from a sunny Rome and sorry for my bad english !!!!!

Flavio

We would love to hear more.

Bill

Just enjoy the place with us, and feel free to share as often as you want!

Ma che oooh!

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-06-27 13:33:34

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