The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread

[1675lover]

@ Rafflesdials ken, if u're reading this thread... please come up with a mk3 dial with lume and with NH dial feet.... lol

The swiss - t < 25 should be in between the chapter ring indices and not directly below the "6"

 

[Karbon74]

ok it's time for my Cartier or Tiffany build...
I am hesitant which one.

I think Cartier resonates better with the EU crowd (I will probably not keep that one)

 

[Geonor]

annnnnnnnnnd they're here.
i guess only the factory has the stock on hand (no pun intended...) since the photos used are from the standard 12mm/12.5mm listing.

One Set Of A Little Longer Silver Mercedes Benz Watch Hands With White Luminova For Old Style 40mm Submariner Or 36mm Explorer Watch Fit ETA 2836 Or 2824 For Mens Watch

rafflesdials.com

Those look pretty good!

 

[369mafia]

 

[1016_idiot_savant]

Watching this in Youtube using autotranslate (if you don't understand Japanese) works pretty well!

Is it just me... or did they show the MK5 dial as MK4, and vise-versa?? Also, should the MK2 not have the SWISS text at the top of the minute markers?

 

[369mafia]

Watching this in Youtube using autotranslate (if you don't understand Japanese) works pretty well!

Is it just me... or did they show the MK5 dial as MK4, and vise-versa?? Also, should the MK2 not have the SWISS text at the top of the minute markers?

the mk0 should be the mk2 mk2 is late 60's 68 but more commonly 69 ( That is what I have a mk2 dial from ruby)
mk1 frog foot is first series of matte dial mid 60's (no accurate rep dial available )
they claim mk2 is same as mk5 but its a mk3
their mk3 is a mk4 dial with taller cornet (no accurate rep dial available )
their mk4 is a mk5 dial
their mk5 dial is a mk5 dial

Rolex Explorer 1016

A Rolex Collector’s Resource

explorer1016.com

 

[Karbon74]

is it me or their watches seem too new?

 

[GenuineFool]

Collecting one of every matte dial 1016 is pretty hardcore. I don't think there's even anyone here trying to build such a collection, but perhaps it's only a lack of dial availability? C'mon, 'fess up, whoever you are.

 

[1016 lover]

This one is cool too

 

[1016 lover]

 

[Karbon74]

sorry guys. I am currently having an affair with a 5513 while triple timing with a Moonswatch Metal and a vintage Constellation.


I still wear mostly my 1016 though

 

[Geonor]

And I'm having a love affair with the BP 16610ln

 

[Megahz1]

I finally got to revamp the case of an old 1016 build I completed a couple of years ago as the lugs of the case offered by Raffles bothered me too much. Here the build with stock case:



And here the reshaped case compared to gen 1016. I shaved down the lugs from the top and I think it is a good compromise considering that the lug holes cannot be moved and I do not want to mess with the bottom of the lugs. Still needs retapping, polishing and serials; I will post updates here! Pic was taken with 2x zoom which makes it look fatter than irl.

 

[Karbon74]

I finally got to revamp the case of an old 1016 build I completed a couple of years ago as the lugs of the case offered by Raffles bothered me too much. Here the build with stock case:



And here the reshaped case compared to gen 1016. I shaved down the lugs from the top and I think it is a good compromise considering that the lug holes cannot be moved and I do not want to mess with the bottom of the lugs. Still needs retapping, polishing and serials; I will post updates here! Pic was taken with 2x zoom which makes it look fatter than irl.

that case looks so much more elegant

 

[1675lover]

took apart this build. clipped the feet and slapped it on the NH38 with double sided tape.
still waiting for the seconds hand to arrive...

I think it looks pretty aligned. what do you guys think?

fingers crossed on installing it into the case after the seconds hand reaches my hand (no pun intended..)
i hope the rotor clears the caseback lol

 

[Karbon74]

guys,

do you know where I can find JKF 5513 or 5512 dials? they are 26mm

if you have some unused from builds you made with other dials, I will be happy to buy them

 

[1675lover]

im only familiar with yuki. but the prices are bad for the quality.

Submariner dial

www.yukiwatch.com

guys,

do you know where I can find JKF 5513 or 5512 dials? they are 26mm

if you have some unused from builds you made with other dials, I will be happy to buy them

 

[Geonor]

guys,

do you know where I can find JKF 5513 or 5512 dials? they are 26mm

if you have some unused from builds you made with other dials, I will be happy to buy them

HR isn't supposed to be bad for the price but you will need to vintage it.

26mm / 29mm 5513 VINTAGE MILSUB SUPER LUMINOVA Gilt watch Dial for ETA 2824 2836

www.helenarou.com

Ruby is also an alternative.

 

[Karbon74]

I am quite happy with the cheap JKF dials.
The idea is to make builds that are very affordable. <400€

a Helenarou dial will run about 100€ from memory, so it breaks the concept.

I think I found a good option. What I need dials to experiment. You cannot do that with AliX dials as either they are really badly printed or the treatment experience is not transferable

Raffles makes the 5517 dial in 26mm and only it, whoever knows why

It should be fairly easy to delete the "T"

 

[369mafia]

I am quite happy with the cheap JKF dials.
The idea is to make builds that are very affordable. <400€

a Helenarou dial will run about 100€ from memory, so it breaks the concept.

I think I found a good option. What I need dials to experiment. You cannot do that with AliX dials as either they are really badly printed or the treatment experience is not transferable

Raffles makes the 5517 dial in 26mm and only it, whoever knows why

It should be fairly easy to delete the "T"

they also offer a tudor sub dial in 26 as an option