Agree, these are overpriced. I can't see spending $275 for a single crystal unless it is gen.
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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
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A very nice service dial and interestingly relumed original hands.
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Not this one, but if it gen spec, it will correspond to 31mm diamètre, pricey@1016 lover
Have u tried this?
D22 — TrueDome
The TrueDome® D22 fits Rolex references 1016 and 5518. Please note the following: If you are replacing a later service crystal you may need to have your bezel tightened to assure a proper seal. We recommend cleaning with polywatch or mild soap and water. Avoid cleaning products that contain alcohtruedome.com
Lobtime their 6610 plexi has 29,35mm inner diameter +-Not this one, but if it gen spec, it will correspond to 31mm diamètre, pricey
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Inside diameter IS 29.5mm for t21 and t22, ext change from 30.6 for t21 to 31mm for t22Lobtime their 6610 plexi has 29,35mm inner diameter +-
Another crystal i tried, will post pics, i have to check but dome t22, i have one but not tried
I Can stock those soon, m'y contact tell me hé will received some soon, look more domed than usual t21 and fit better with bezel than t21 conversion, to me, look like old domed t22
That does look great! These are gen 6610 for reference, although im not sure if last pic is original or replacement plexi.
Original 1016 hands... I'm even more confused now 
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I think they are measuring the hands from end to end. Ive never seen a 14mm hour hand and 18mm seconds.Original 1016 hands... I'm even more confused now
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Correct I think he got confused between hour hand and minute hand.
But check the pictures with the ruler ( he didn't upload hour hand ruler picture...unfortunately). The minute hand reads 14mm!?!?!?!?
Second hand 13mm
*brain explodes*
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length should be measure from the center of the hole/pin that goes into the pinion to the edge of the hands.
if you look closely, they are 13mm
if you look closely, they are 13mm
Ahh yes... he skipped 1mm. Oops, stupid mistake. Thanks and sorry!length should be measure from the center of the hole/pin that goes into the pinion to the edge of the hands.
if you look closely, they are 13mm
Need to get more details in... sharper lines. Messing around with line thickness now.
If anyone has experience with configuring and debugging laser engravers for optimal precision, let me know.
Close: https://imgur.com/a/E1F2wAD
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For sure needs to be a bit thinner but this is very high quality and looks great.
Need to get more details in... sharper lines. Messing around with line thickness now.
If anyone has experience with configuring and debugging laser engravers for optimal precision, let me know.
Close: https://imgur.com/a/E1F2wAD
Thank you, it is laser engraved on black zinc galvanic brass plate. So a bit different than the usual techniques here on RWI.
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That looks like an extremely weathered black…I would put that in a build and call it a day… can’t imagine how this would look with tweaking! Please don’t throw out your experimental dials without tell us , though… there is a line forming behind me to get hold of one!
Need to get more details in... sharper lines. Messing around with line thickness now.
If anyone has experience with configuring and debugging laser engravers for optimal precision, let me know.
Close: https://imgur.com/a/E1F2wAD
It's weathered black because no lacquer yet. If you apply lacquer it becomes brand spanking new
If you'd leave it like this, the air will cause tarnish/oxidation, eventually but rather quickly.
I'm also thinking about a chemical process to make a chemical patina effect on brass, causing it to turn more orange, brown etc... But it requires the purchase of some chemicals etc... some day.
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or u can find out what lacquer rolex used back it in the day and pray it will patina itself 20 years laterIt's weathered black because no lacquer yet. If you apply lacquer it becomes brand spanking new
If you'd leave it like this, the air will cause tarnish/oxidation, eventually but rather quickly.
I'm also thinking about a chemical process to make a chemical patina effect on brass, causing it to turn more orange, brown etc... But it requires the purchase of some chemicals etc... some day.