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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
- Thread starter ebzen02
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First one is a Ruby dial frim viet. Notice the blocky numerals
Second is gen. Thinner profile
Gen
Yep, noted! Looks like Ruby dial was based off of RSC service dials?Yes
First one is a Ruby dial frim viet. Notice the blocky numerals
Second is gen. Thinner profile
Gen
Will work it out and make it more 6610 gen-like.
I tried the same,m on Fiverr, and I initially got a shitty photoshop job using the "cutout" or "paint daubs", etc filter, followed by select all, "convert to paths."
Anything of substance needs a human touch. Here's a regular 8.5 x 11 sized paper where I drew it by hand because AI just can't replicate the human touch. It has its flaws, but those are the flaws of a human. Algorithms can't replicate the human element unless your initial specimen is already perfect.
Point is... it's an artist's interpretation of an artist's work. It's not an algorithm that is designed to fit most applications.I tried the same,m on Fiverr, and I initially got a shitty photoshop job using the "cutout" or "paint daubs", etc filter, followed by select all, "convert to paths."
Anything of substance needs a human touch. Here's a regular 8.5 x 11 sized paper where I drew it by hand because AI just can't replicate the human touch. It has its flaws, but those are the flaws of a human. Algorithms can't replicate the human element unless your initial specimen is already perfect.
Where does one find this HR dial?A mochacha dial appeared in the classifieds for a good price, I am pleased with the HR dial but I was curious if the Mochacha dial would be a step up.
Arrived today and I’m very pleased with it the printing is really crisp and the lume has a nice 3D texture to it.
(HR on left)
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The problem now is my hands (new white lume) do not match the aged lume of the dial. Could anyone recommend any good options to achieve a similar colour?
I did a good bit of searching and I think this is my current preference (link below) as it looks like a good novice option I’m just wondering if it will give me the desired colour?
Tinting lume with tea
HR = Helenarou
They show only sterile dials on their website, but you can ask for dials with the "R" logo. They will even custom print a dial to your specifications.
They show only sterile dials on their website, but you can ask for dials with the "R" logo. They will even custom print a dial to your specifications.
Crap, I just noticed the high resolution picture I used as a basis must've been from a photo with a more round crystal or a taken from macro lens. The "TER PERPE" in Oyster Perpetual is totally warped. Still easier to fix than a blurred hi-resolution photo, but it's worth noting for anyone who might be in search of the right photo to replicate an unaffordable dial.I tried the same,m on Fiverr, and I initially got a shitty photoshop job using the "cutout" or "paint daubs", etc filter, followed by select all, "convert to paths."
Anything of substance needs a human touch. Here's a regular 8.5 x 11 sized paper where I drew it by hand because AI just can't replicate the human touch. It has its flaws, but those are the flaws of a human. Algorithms can't replicate the human element unless your initial specimen is already perfect.
"Naked" dials are best for proportions, so compare those to the actual photo you are using. The right lense or the right plexi crystal can throw all the dial details out of perspective. It's "apparently" very easy to overlook when you are focused on the even smaller details.
Not sure of other members experiences, but I have noted that when I shew something I have put together and make sure to explain the watch is NOT a Rolex/Tudor...not one single person is able to identify the tells. Oh they are full of bullshit about how they could tell.
But not a single solitary one knows why.
So the question here is...are we just a pack of oddities because we can spot a fake Explorer from across a room and correctly identify the tells...or are we just frustrated wannabe nerds?
But not a single solitary one knows why.
So the question here is...are we just a pack of oddities because we can spot a fake Explorer from across a room and correctly identify the tells...or are we just frustrated wannabe nerds?
WE do obsess over the details as if we were going to run into a vintage watch expert at every corner who is going to grill us about our watches but the reality , NOBODY CARES enough to even care . Especially about the explorer. A sub , gmt or daytona gets more attention but a 1016 is the black sheep for sure.
Okay then...nerds it is.
Another one crossed off my bucket list...I might try for ultra rich pasty virgin next.
I've throughly enjoyed looking at the watches in this thread and there are so many that I want to do next. Here is my first, but not the last.
Question if I may. Has anyone here fitted a 7mm twinlock crown to an Explorer case?
If so...how was the result.
If so...how was the result.
- 14/10/19
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- 11,401
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I have no experience with weathering but tried it for the first time.
- 14/10/19
- 2,588
- 11,401
- 113
- 14/10/19
- 2,588
- 11,401
- 113
What Mark is this supposed to be? Does not appear to be a MK5 dial? Not an MK 4 either (elongated coronet).My 80’s 1016 daily
JMB caseset
Yuki dial /hands
Swiss eta
Does it have a serial number?