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Imo Yes, especially if you plan to keep the rep for a while.
The ETA/sellita movements are more reliable, built better and, in case, you can service them and they last years.
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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
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The ETA/sellita movements are more reliable, built better and, in case, you can service them and they last years.
I’ve considered that, but can’t justify spending $200 instead of ~$20.
Maybe occasionally, on a real important build, but for the bulk of my builds, I use either the cheapest movement I can find or maybe upgrade to the Sw200 for about $40-50.
If you invest decent amount of money and labour in your build then yes it worth it.
But if it's ruffles lego built then no.
I use a Hong Kong Precision Technology PT5000 model (PT5004, without calendar); it's comes straight from the factory and it's great! ETA 2824-2 Clone; would definitely recommend for the price ($45 + shipping).
PT is far beyond the quality of Seagull - https://calibercorner.com/hk-precision-technology-caliber-pt5000/
I've been really impressed by them; was going to pay Cousins UK £200 for a SW-200 but then decided against it.
Many of you know about my MANIA with the 1016... I'm at the end of this quest after 15 years and the purchase of two GENs.
The search for the perfect case has been my obsession, as it's the only GEN part impossible to find.
Before selling most of the pieces in the 'sales section after aproval', I can take measurements and photos of cases if needed to help you in the reshape phase (with GEN 1016 / GEN 1600 / GEN 1601 / VIET hardly reshaped / MQ / JMB / etc.).
Please specify your needs via PM by the end of the week.
Built to have a 1016 is a quest, but the joy is in the journey, not the destination...
Best. J.
I have 1 word for ur collection: NUTS!
Many of you know about my MANIA with the 1016... I'm at the end of this quest after 15 years and the purchase of two GENs.
The search for the perfect case has been my obsession, as it's the only GEN part impossible to find.
Before selling most of the pieces in the 'sales section after aproval', I can take measurements and photos of cases if needed to help you in the reshape phase (with GEN 1016 / GEN 1600 / GEN 1601 / VIET hardly reshaped / MQ / JMB / etc.).
Please specify your needs via PM by the end of the week.
Built to have a 1016 is a quest, but the joy is in the journey, not the destination...
Best. J.
I have 3 and I’m already looking at offloading 2 of them
It's that time of the month again. Just put in an order with Raffles for a case/bracelet/hands for a 1601 build and an 8mm Brevet crown and some golden hands to mod my ZF BB58. Gen dial and a vintage ETA 2472 in the DJ.
Going to be an interesting journey to match the patina of the dial to the case and hands.
Going to be an interesting journey to match the patina of the dial to the case and hands.
I know. But if the movement can be bought ootb nodate for same price
Amazing collection
Many of you know about my MANIA with the 1016... I'm at the end of this quest after 15 years and the purchase of two GENs.
The search for the perfect case has been my obsession, as it's the only GEN part impossible to find.
Before selling most of the pieces in the 'sales section after aproval', I can take measurements and photos of cases if needed to help you in the reshape phase (with GEN 1016 / GEN 1600 / GEN 1601 / VIET hardly reshaped / MQ / JMB / etc.).
Please specify your needs via PM by the end of the week.
Built to have a 1016 is a quest, but the joy is in the journey, not the destination...
Best. J.
I do, and it works fine, as long as I'm careful to line everything up before I apply any force. It's easy to gouge a bezel if everything isn't lined up correctly (especially on a smaller watch, like a ladies' model...ask me how I know, lol).What do you guys use to remove a bezel?
Does anybody use a doohickey with 4 blades?
cheapo tool from aliexpress similar to this:
u can also email rafflesdial when placing ur order and request for the bezel removed
This is a conundrum ive come across. Most high end reps use Rolex movt caliber clones, which can be a source of concern for reliability as well as parts compatibility.
Some vintage high end reps, use ETA's that have a lower BPM
Those that want a decent vintage rep that can take a quality modern gen ETA movt are kind of stuck with Raffles.
Raffles cases are water tight enough to put a good movt in, no?