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rolex 16014 16030 case - reshape of a cartel 2824 case [WIP]

maikols

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In my experience it takes longer to find the right one M2M than the Raffles/Yuki delivery.
What's the best from yuki?
I will buy one from him.
Help me get a good one

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riderocket

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I'm no Explorer expert, so I can't help you with that.
To me the ones for the gen movement look better than the ETA versions.
 

maikols

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I'm no Explorer expert, so I can't help you with that.
To me the ones for the gen movement look better than the ETA versions.

I thinked that they was the same .the only difference was the feet position.

I will see the difference better.
 

maikols

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No but I was waiting other new case for reshape.
I still looking for a dial from yuki.
I want to sell the case for get money and make a lot of 5 case.

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riderocket

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Keep the pics coming, this is a good thread. Looking forward to see your results.
Thanks
 

maikols

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After many days i 'm here again but now with a lot of news.

First of all i fall in love in 1016 case so i make a 1016 again .

My opening title talks about a 16000 case and of course i will do it soon becouse now i have a new tool for make more accurate holes .

This is :



This tool if for make 1.00 mm holes and 1.25 holes for 16000 case and 1016 case .

Now waiting for the new bezel make on cnc lathe this is the progress on my new 1016 case .

How does it look ?
I see a lot of image ,nos case ,polished case ,vietnam case ,jmb case , but for me the best is a case more fat of a 16000 case ,with a different profile.
I changed a lot the top of the lug , the profile and the most important the side of the case .

This is the job:



waiting your response i will do the alchimist aging this dial and hands .



Enjoy and stay tuned
 
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riderocket

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Hey mate,

This looks very promising. In my opinion you reached a point where the rest of the watch (dial, crown, crystal, etc.) needs more work than the case itself. If you could reproduce this in quantities, you're golden. Brilliant work on the hole drilling jig.

I'd take a 2824 16030 case of yours.
 

maikols

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Hey mate,

This looks very promising. In my opinion you reached a point where the rest of the watch (dial, crown, crystal, etc.) needs more work than the case itself. If you could reproduce this in quantities, you're golden. Brilliant work on the hole drilling jig.

I'd take a 2824 16030 case of yours.

Great to know Sir .

Tomorrow or in the next day i will start drilling 1mm holes for a my personal 16000 case . I will fit a 25-135 glass and a gen engine turned bezel .

For example i need same advice for the next 16000 case .

First of all : spring bar for a 16000 case (what are the correct one to use?

Second of all : crown for 1016 and 16000 case ( a good quality replica )

this is my latest crown buyed .the one in the picture https://www.ebay.it/itm/293334557443
 

bootlegboy

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Great to know Sir .

Tomorrow or in the next day i will start drilling 1mm holes for a my personal 16000 case . I will fit a 25-135 glass and a gen engine turned bezel .

For example i need same advice for the next 16000 case .

First of all : spring bar for a 16000 case (what are the correct one to use?

Second of all : crown for 1016 and 16000 case ( a good quality replica )

this is my latest crown buyed .the one in the picture https://www.ebay.it/itm/293334557443

You can count me on a 16000 series case too lol. I’ve been following this for a while now. Do you have a price for these yet?
 

riderocket

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Great to know Sir .

Tomorrow or in the next day i will start drilling 1mm holes for a my personal 16000 case . I will fit a 25-135 glass and a gen engine turned bezel .

For example i need same advice for the next 16000 case .

First of all : spring bar for a 16000 case (what are the correct one to use?

I'll measure for you in the evening
 

Kingsman

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maikols as far as the springbars are are concerned, you need 20mm width, 1.78mm diameter double flanged. You can find them both in gen and rep in fairly low prices. I believe gen is around 3-4€ for a pack of 10.
 

maikols

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maikols as far as the springbars are are concerned, you need 20mm width, 1.78mm diameter double flanged. You can find them both in gen and rep in fairly low prices. I believe gen is around 3-4€ for a pack of 10.

where i can find it ? do you have link for ebay or amazon? Thank you

You can count me on a 16000 series case too lol. I’ve been following this for a while now. Do you have a price for these yet?

I think less or more 250 euro.

So Raddave this is the result of the new bezel . On monday i will install it on a fresh tropical 25-22 glass


 
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maikols

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Wait tomorrow I hope my team will release a case with 1 mm holes

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