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new aftermarket Datejust 16000 case

drvintage

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Hello guys,

So let us see what we have here.

Changes from v1 to v2:
  • Bezels have another shape, all fluted bezels are white gold plated (rhodium)
  • Mid case little bit other shape, not too thin as v2. Better finish. Inside same construction for 3135. Lug holes are correct sized 0,9mm
  • Case back is now solid and better finished

 

Poisson

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Great looking case, can’t wait to get my hands on one!
 

nyswe

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Has anyone built a 1600 with this case using a pie pan dial?
I’ve not built one but comparing this (I have a v2 case) to my gen 1600 there is a significant difference in dimensions and style. Maybe exactly matching the style is not a priority of yours but FYI.

Unless you are planning on clipping the feet of the dial there is also a question mark on which movement would fit
 

Hayst

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I’ve not built one but comparing this (I have a v2 case) to my gen 1600 there is a significant difference in dimensions and style. Maybe exactly matching the style is not a priority of yours but FYI.

Unless you are planning on clipping the feet of the dial there is also a question mark on which movement would fit


Okay, that is interesting. Could you perhaps enumerate the differences in style?

Please.
 

nyswe

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Okay, that is interesting. Could you perhaps enumerate the differences in style?

Please.
Sure. Out traveling so cannot provide any pictures at this time but from memory the main differences vs my 1600 are: bezel on v2 looks wider and bigger groves, case thicker, caseback thicker.

Cannot comment on lug shape, nothing that significantly stood out to me.

However, as Dr.Vintage’s case I based on 16xxx these differences to me appear consistent with the model upgrade.