The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread

[josephag94]

I'm thinking about building a 1016 of my own. Any advice would be appreciated. Here's what I'm thinking.

Raffles for Dial, Hands, Crown and Bracelet. (Unless the group thinks MoChaCha dials are a much better option)
ETA 2824 movement.
Vietnam case

Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

If you’re going viet case I’d strongly recommend getting a gen crown and tube. Mochacha dials are good if you can source one.

 

[ToeKnee]

Is there any major difference in where I source the 2428 movement from?

 

[369mafia]

I'm thinking about building a 1016 of my own. Any advice would be appreciated. Here's what I'm thinking.

Raffles for Dial, Hands, Crown and Bracelet. (Unless the group thinks MoChaCha dials are a much better option)
ETA 2824 movement.
Vietnam case

Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

A Vietnam case and raffles dial? NO Raffles dials are decent for economical builds but using one in a ruby case its like putting hubcaps on a Ferrari

Mochacha is decent but for the price you get a better quality dial for the same price from ruby

IF you need a hand with the assembly feel free to drop me a dm

 

[ToeKnee]

Great info from the group. Thank you all. I pulled the trigger on all VN parts including a Mark 2 dial and a signed 2824. Should have it in a few weeks and will definitely post shots. May even upgrade to gen parts as I can find any reasonably priced.

 

[freebalkany]

Lovely, good luck with your build

 

[vintagepassioneurope]

For those who love Vespa and Vintage Explorer!

 

[ToeKnee]

Having some trouble sourcing a good 7206 bracelet or any period correct bracelet for that matter. Any suggestions?

 

[369mafia]

Having some trouble sourcing a good 7206 bracelet or any period correct bracelet for that matter. Any suggestions?

ruby has them back in stock but they aren't replying to emails yet.

 

[ToeKnee]

For those who love Vespa and Vintage Explorer!

Love that dial. Where did you source it from?

 

[ToeKnee]

I was able to source a gen 1570 movement and am going to upgrade my new 1016 build. What dial would you recommend that would fit the 1570 well? Looks like I’m slowly building a gen 1016

 

[369mafia]

I was able to source a gen 1570 movement and am going to upgrade my new 1016 build. What dial would you recommend that would fit the 1570 well? Looks like I’m slowly building a gen 1016

1. gen
2. ruby

I thought I answered this question already? how many times do you need to ask it??

 

[Lego]

1. gen
2. ruby

I thought I answered this question already? how many times do you need to ask it??

haha, totally agree. To complete , i even bought a 1000$ MQ to try and i was really disapointed , it need a HUGE reshape.

 

[ToeKnee]

1. gen
2. ruby

I thought I answered this question already? how many times do you need to ask it??

Is it possible I may want more than one opinion? This forum includes more people than just you, brother.

 

[Kalmine64]

 

[ToeKnee]

Great dial. Where’s it from?

 

[Kalmine64]

Viet

 

[369mafia]

 

[369mafia]

On another note Raffles just released a tropical gilt 1016 dial. not sure about the colour would need work along with knocking the sheen off the lume but the text is crisp and looks very similar to a mk5 gilt dial .

It seems that the mk6 gilts are always the ones that turn tropical something about the paint they used in that era of the 60's while the matt print dials didnt .

Raffles released some really decent dials this year. Their 80's 1016 the albino 1016 and now this one. and at a fraction of the price of Ruby and others.

 

[369mafia]

 

[WatchSmith.US]

That's a great looking piece. Love that dial.