Vintage Rolex Blackish Gray MK2 Long 5 Fat Font Bezel Insert for 5512/5513/1680

Description

This genuine vintage 1960's Rolex
blackish gray
MK2 Long 5 fat font bezel insert has lived a full life and has lots of war wounds to show for it.  Although it
shows significant wear throughout, with the severe gouging at the 30 mark being most prominent,
the upside is that it can be worn without worry.
Additionally there is bending which can be clearly seen in picture #3 and the inverted triangle shows cracking which increases the odds of the insert breaking in this area given its compromised integrity.
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 prudent 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 adhesive is needed to keep it securely in place.
All pictures were taken in natural light and from 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 provided.  Thanks for looking!