Yup working on a plethora of pieces , some for me some for other members
some subs, explorers , gmts
most are stalled currently as I am waiting for parts to arrive.
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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
- Thread starter ebzen02
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some subs, explorers , gmts
most are stalled currently as I am waiting for parts to arrive.
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Bro, you have a good taste in fountain pens! I also use the Kaweco Sport when writing.It’s too cold outside to think of exploring, so I’m inside thinking of exploring…
Going over to the "other" side -
About to commence my 6538 . .
So I guess I'll be lurking in "The Big Crown Thread".
israelodysseus
Getting To Know The Place
I've spoken with another member and read through this long thread trying to get a grasp on the best way to make on of these 1016's. Would this be the general consensus?
-Raffle Acrylic Case
-Sternkreuz T21
-1016 V2 Bezel
-NH38
-Raffle Jubilee.
-Raffle caseback and end links.
-Raffle Acrylic Case
-Sternkreuz T21
-1016 V2 Bezel
-NH38
-Raffle Jubilee.
-Raffle caseback and end links.
I think you're pretty close. The only things I'd recommend a second look would be:
The Raffles case with sapphire crystal means the crystal is easier to remove without damage if you're going to use the Sternkreuz crystal. If you're not changing the crystal, the acrylic isn't bad. The cases are the same otherwise.
Jubilee isn't the traditional bracelet on an Explorer, you'd want a folded or riveted Oyster (or a fabric/leather band) depending on the era you're trying to reproduce. That said, it's more a matter of personal preference, and if you like the Jubilee better, you're the only one that has to put it on every day. The Explorer was marketed as a more rugged sports watch, which is more in line with the Oyster bracelet, the Jubilee is more intended for a dress watch, but today, anything "Rolex" is considered jewelry, rather than a tool, so maybe the Jubilee is more appropriate in context.
I’d get both a jubilee and an oyster for essentially two watches. The Jubilee dresses things up, but I find myself using the Oyster 95+ percent of the time.
israelodysseus
Getting To Know The Place
Hey fantastic, thank you for the information.
I'm going for a late 80's Explorer. I didn't realize the acrylic was glued in and it's better to go with the sapphire. Did Rolex ever make a 1016 with sapphire?
Do you have a recommendation for a late 80s bracelet?
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1016 has never used a sapphire.
For the bracelet, I recommend the 7835 Oyster bracelet from Raffles.
I like a nice well worn old jubilee as much as the next man. And mine is well worn!
But it remains an occassional bracelet for me and I find myself, invariably after a few days or so, swapping back to the trusty old solid linker.
But it remains an occassional bracelet for me and I find myself, invariably after a few days or so, swapping back to the trusty old solid linker.
The Devil's in the detail with the Raffles offerings.
A little bit of time with some Gentian Sticks this morning bringing a shine to the crown on the clasp.
A little bit of time with some Gentian Sticks this morning bringing a shine to the crown on the clasp.
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A little update, would like to do something with a finished watch but here a t22 and a t21 bezel mounted and the version 1
Whether or not they're correct for the model, domed crystals always seem more "vintage" to me. And the bigger the dome, the more authentic it looks, lol.A little update, would like to do something with a finished watch but here a t22 and a t21 bezel mounted and the version 1
MK2 dial with weathering treatment. 
Is that the one that appeared recently on Ken’s raffles site?MK2 dial with weathering treatment.
That is a beautiful dial.
Yes it is Its one of his newer offerings. I did work my magic a bit with the weathering paints which really elevate it.
It's a beautiful dial out of the box. What you did with Ken was fantastic.
Karbon did one with this dial a couple of weeks ago which was also great.
I'm ordering this when I'm doing my next 1016 build for absolute sure.
I was reminded recently by @GenuineFool that a number of pages back that you guys wanted me to ask Raffles about 13mm hands . Early last year Genuine had done some drawings for some hands and was going to contact factories but he thought perhaps his efforst could help raffles with a new product offering as Helenrou seems to be sold out of them all the time.
I spoke to ken and he replied with his 12.5 mm hand set I explained to him how you guys are super picky and that .5 makes all the difference and I think he will look into it with his connections to see if we can get 13mm offering from raffles. to fill the gap.
Ill let you guys know if Ken is down to do a run of these for us.
I spoke to ken and he replied with his 12.5 mm hand set I explained to him how you guys are super picky and that .5 makes all the difference and I think he will look into it with his connections to see if we can get 13mm offering from raffles. to fill the gap.
Ill let you guys know if Ken is down to do a run of these for us.
That is why this is the best vintage rep thread. We get things done!I was reminded recently by @GenuineFool that a number of pages back that you guys wanted me to ask Raffles about 13mm hands . Early last year Genuine had done some drawings for some hands and was going to contact factories but he thought perhaps his efforst could help raffles with a new product offering as Helenrou seems to be sold out of them all the time.
I spoke to ken and he replied with his 12.5 mm hand set I explained to him how you guys are super picky and that .5 makes all the difference and I think he will look into it with his connections to see if we can get 13mm offering from raffles. to fill the gap.
Ill let you guys know if Ken is down to do a run of these for us.
Brilliant work Brother.
The new MK2 from Raffles is definitely a step upMK2 dial with weathering treatment.