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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
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Hahah that's actually a good point but there's more hands to mess. Which I see as more practiceyou do that with a chrono first.
you are mental.
The caseback itself just sits on the gasket and is not screwed. Really fabulous soviet engineering. This system is superior to swiss as it remove all risk of damaging the gasket.
It is a good idea, same design as many vintage Bulova 214/218 Accutrons etc.
This type of case back could be American 'Buloviet' engineering as the 214 A-tron was developed in the USA in the 1950s.
My favorite A-tron is the steel 214 Astronaut with black dial and Kreisler 'coffin' bracelet.
The Rolex case back design is very good too imho...as long as a proper tool is used for r/r. No hammers, chisels, pipe wrenches etc.
Saw one with a small hole drilled in the outer edge of the case back so a punch could be used to get it off. Seen a few with 'chisel marks' in the notches too.
One old trick is to clean the case back with acetone etc. and superglue a small flat object to the flat part of the case back (bench block etc).
Let the glue set up and twist the back off. Soak the back in acetone to remove the bench block and superglue. No damage and it works on most watches with a flat area on the case back.
It is surprising how many pro repair guys use this trick...without any witnesses of course. Ha!
It is a good idea, same design as many vintage Bulova 214/218 Accutrons etc.
This type of case back could be American 'Buloviet' engineering as the 214 A-tron was developed in the USA in the 1950s.
My favorite A-tron is the steel 214 Astronaut with black dial and Kreisler 'coffin' bracelet.
The Rolex case back design is very good too imho...as long as a proper tool is used for r/r. No hammers, chisels, pipe wrenches etc.
Saw one with a small hole drilled in the outer edge of the case back so a punch could be used to get it off. Seen a few with 'chisel marks' in the notches too.
One old trick is to clean the case back with acetone etc. and superglue a small flat object to the flat part of the case back (bench block etc).
Let the glue set up and twist the back off. Soak the back in acetone to remove the bench block and superglue. No damage and it works on most watches with a flat area on the case back.
It is surprising how many pro repair guys use this trick...without any witnesses of course. Ha!
That's a very good question and thanks for asking it.Man alive, what do I need to do to get in this club? Haha.
So, SEKSC is an exclusive club for members of this Thread and others on this forum to post a shot of their 1016 in the kitchen on a Sunday evening at 6:00 pm (18:00) GMT or UTC or, even Zulu Time if you're an aviator (or a Sky Dweller)
The application for membership is straightforward and unambiguous; The 1016 watch, in the kitchen at the prescribed hour.
See below for two examples: One would get you in, the other would see your application, sadly, rejected.
The first - Undoubtedly a 1016, definitely a kitchen, some Bratwurst, an induction hob and some very nice flavoured olive oils in the distance there, kitchen tiles, etc: Membership Granted.
The second: Ummm, Some scissors, an orange and a Rolex - but certainly it could be any of a number of models - Datejust, Air-King? and it could have been taken anywhere; utilty room, bathroom, who knows?: Membership Denied.
Hkope that helps - look forward to seeing you Sunday Evening.
That's a very good question and thanks for asking it.
So, SEKSC is an exclusive club for members of this Thread and others on this forum to post a shot of their 1016 in the kitchen on a Sunday evening at 6:00 pm (18:00) GMT or UTC or, even Zulu Time if you're an aviator (or a Sky Dweller)
The application for membership is straightforward and unambiguous; The 1016 watch, in the kitchen at the prescribed hour.
See below for two examples: One would get you in, the other would see your application, sadly, rejected.
The first - Undoubtedly a 1016, definitely a kitchen, some Bratwurst, an induction hob and some very nice flavoured olive oils in the distance there, kitchen tiles, etc: Membership Granted.
The second: Ummm, Some scissors, an orange and a Rolex - but certainly it could be any of a number of models - Datejust, Air-King? and it could have been taken anywhere; utilty room, bathroom, who knows?: Membership Denied.
Hkope that helps - look forward to seeing you Sunday Evening.
don't listen to that guy. He is a Brit. They are crazy.
As a member in good standing yourself Karbon - that's not very helpful and really, you should be helping others to gain membership.
You too DPD . .
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The FEF380 caliber uses a 2.1mm stem height and the ETA2824 a 1.8mm stem height. So I'd say, it's a substantial difference
And just thinking out loud here - what are we going to do if FEFO comes back on Sunday, and wants to join SEKSC - I mean, he hasn't got a 1016, yet, has he? That's going to be awkward isn't it.
One of us is going to have to say he can't join. Will he ban us?, close down the club?, I mean . . .
Karbon - as the longest member here - you're going to have tell him; No 1016 - no SEKSC . . .until he gets one - then he's staright in.
One of us is going to have to say he can't join. Will he ban us?, close down the club?, I mean . . .
Karbon - as the longest member here - you're going to have tell him; No 1016 - no SEKSC . . .until he gets one - then he's staright in.
Don't worry, next Sunday I can't in any case. With any luck I'll be on a beach under a palmtree many many kilometres away and a gin tonic in my hand
Yeah, you're right - I was just thinking that. He's keeping a low profile.... 369 - over to you . . .
Given my relationship with ETA 2824's and the various clones I wouldn't twist the stem more than 0.1mm out of True - it just gives that truly appalling congregation of scrap metal - that is the keyless works of that 2824 - more excuses to misbehave - not that they need any to do that in the first place.
Just a heads up regarding a fantasy case for the RWI dial.
Pagani design 36mm case on sale for 50-60 bucks with a domed AR sapphire, bracelet etc. Should be a sub $100 build with a new clasp sand crown.
Pagani design 36mm case on sale for 50-60 bucks with a domed AR sapphire, bracelet etc. Should be a sub $100 build with a new clasp sand crown.
Issue with this one is that @Caboose measured the dial at 31mmJust a heads up regarding a fantasy case for the RWI dial.
Pagani design 36mm case on sale for 50-60 bucks with a domed AR sapphire, bracelet etc. Should be a sub $100 build with a new clasp sand crown.
I have a plan one day to … make a military pocket watch with an Explorer dial….
my new obsession
I want to make one
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Been quietly working away on this old Unitas/ Molnija for ages now. Making new bridges/ wheels/ parts to replace the existing ones.
my new obsession
I want to make one
It's a good thing to have things like this you can dive for when you've had other disasters or major boring stuff going on at the bench.
