The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread

[jinish]

I’m no expert but in my personal opinion the rehaut is too tall on the raffles case, it’s a minor detail but I think it really makes a big difference

I sanded mine to reduce the height, easy enough to do just need a flat surface and some wet and dry paper.

I used a 1016l’s bezels and a t21 crystal which worked well.

Place the wet and dry paper onto the flat surface then place the rehaut face down on the paper and made an equal number north, south, east, west passes until I reached the desired height.

Did it a while ago so can’t recall the exact grade think it was 400 with a few higher grades at the end just to give it a finish (I did post about it in this thread with some pics but it’s so big now I wouldn’t know where to start, best bet would be to search)

Dear HSV726 & 316lad
Thank you for your reply.
I will still sand the rehaut a bit.
I can feel everyone's passion from this thread and will feed off of that to make it a little more complete.

 

[1675lover]

I would personally just get the correct ones. You may be able to just source the seconds hand on AliX for a few bucks too.

This. Crimping requires a specific tool and can be a pain in the ass. NH Mercedes hands aren’t expensive anyway, just get a new set from AliExpress

 

[316lad]

agreed. until then, we are watch modders.

Yes, and with me it's more a case of modding the watch from being a perfectly good working watch to a watch that has joined other watches in the box of despair and other misc. parts - there to remain for an awfully long time!

 

[369mafia]

6350

 

[316lad]

6350

That's nice.
Clean, Pure, Perfect.
You're a clever old Brother 369.
Always enjoy looing at your work.

I recieved a package from Ken @ Raffles today so will be fitting that tomorrow - just in time for: Yes - you guys thought it was all over - well, it ain't; Life comes and goes but . . .

SUNDAY EVENING KITCHEN SHOT CLUB.

Stand by.
All entries in by 7:00 pm GMT - and must include food in the photo plus a 1016 or pre1016 Explorer/ Precision, etc.

 

[automatico]

I still have a hard time referring myself as a « watchmaker »

'Watch mechanic' is far as I'll ever get.
Imho, makers make things. Mechanics repair things...or try to.

Watchmaker = Citizen, Seiko, Rlx etc.
Watch mechanic = the guy down the street that screws with watches.

 

[369mafia]

 

[1675lover]

Nicely done. Rivet bracelet is the way

 

[316lad]

 

[freebalkany]

Not 1016, but I just saw this gen 6610 with crazy patina on the dial. I thought you might all like it.

 

[jinish]

I have a question for those in the know.
The WSO bezel mentioned in this thread says 14270, but WSO also sells 1016 bezels.
Does anyone know the difference?
Or are they the same?

 

[Karbon74]

I have a question for those in the know.
The WSO bezel mentioned in this thread says 14270, but WSO also sells 1016 bezels.
Does anyone know the difference?
Or are they the same?

Just get your 1016 bezels from @1016 lover
There is nothing better short of gen

 

[1675lover]

Never knew WSO carries 1016 bezels. Might be new.
i used the 14270 bezel back when someone recommended it.

I have a question for those in the know.
The WSO bezel mentioned in this thread says 14270, but WSO also sells 1016 bezels.
Does anyone know the difference?
Or are they the same?

 

[Stone P]

 

[316lad]

Real static sun damage patina there. Poor thing musyt have sat still for years. Lovely though.

 

[316lad]

 

[trash3939]