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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
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If that is the thread then it should take a Rolex 2080 caseback, kind of useful for those making up a newer Explorer or a 16200.
I believe I shall order a case and take a squiz.
Question.
Does anyone know if the bivintage cases are the same as Ruby's case?
Does anyone know if the bivintage cases are the same as Ruby's case?
I couldn't help it, I followed you and snaffled one off him as well. I shall put it together with a 2824-2 and this wee gem below...I have been looking for a suitable Explorer case that will hold the small dial, and coupled the tall acrylic I reckon I am home and hosed.
Thanks for the heads up.
Hello Guys ,
Any thoughts on that ?
Does anyone knows where it is from? ruby?
Seller said that he is just a middle man and didn't know where it is from.
The same guy was selling this case 1150$ a few months ago (1600 with the dial), and pretends that it is a 90% correct case (really...)
Today , he tries 1800$
Any thoughts on that ?
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Does anyone knows where it is from? ruby?
Seller said that he is just a middle man and didn't know where it is from.
The same guy was selling this case 1150$ a few months ago (1600 with the dial), and pretends that it is a 90% correct case (really...)
Today , he tries 1800$
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Hello Guys ,
Any thoughts on that ?
Rolex 1016 Complete Custom Replace For Damage One You May Need | eBay
Les meilleures offres pour Rolex 1016 Complete Custom Replace For Damage One You May Need sont sur eBay ✓ Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion ✓ Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite!www.ebay.fr
Does anyone knows where it is from? ruby?
Seller said that he is just a middle man and didn't know where it is from.
The same guy was selling this case 1150$ a few months ago (1600 with the dial), and pretends that it is a 90% correct case (really...)
Today , he tries 1800$
I could be wrong but I cannot see the relief cut opposite the crown for setting the movement into the case.
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
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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[/URL]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
@HSV726
No need the submerge the hands, just use a fine paint brush and a steady hand.
Tea has a nice "vintage" lume appearance. Apply with brush, wait for it to dry, apply again to reach your desired colour.
Keep in mind it will effect the luminosity.
These hands were tea stained to match this dial.
No need the submerge the hands, just use a fine paint brush and a steady hand.
Tea has a nice "vintage" lume appearance. Apply with brush, wait for it to dry, apply again to reach your desired colour.
Keep in mind it will effect the luminosity.
These hands were tea stained to match this dial.
johnchpark
Active Member
Sigh. I should learn not to mess with it if it aint broken.
I attempted to waterproof my 1016 with Clark T21 and WSO. I used UV glue; and it cured really well. Passed 0atm water test too.
But two issues:
1. The uv glue application should be thin and only on the rim. I thought adding extra glue between the crystal and the case would make it stronger; but the bezel would not fit at that point. I had to scrape off all of the extra glue along the bed of the case.
2. UV Glue resin is sensitive to alcohol/similar solvents.
I finished everything, and was wiping the crystal off with 70% ethanol. But i guess the alcohol fumes reacted with the glue and weakened it unevenly. This caused the crystal to crack.
This happened twice, so I lost two T21’s, and have to order again.
On top of this, during the process, my dial came off of my movement, so I have to go back and glue on the dial feet again.
So basically, back at step 0 and have to assemble everything again once my new crystals arrive
I attempted to waterproof my 1016 with Clark T21 and WSO. I used UV glue; and it cured really well. Passed 0atm water test too.
But two issues:
1. The uv glue application should be thin and only on the rim. I thought adding extra glue between the crystal and the case would make it stronger; but the bezel would not fit at that point. I had to scrape off all of the extra glue along the bed of the case.
2. UV Glue resin is sensitive to alcohol/similar solvents.
I finished everything, and was wiping the crystal off with 70% ethanol. But i guess the alcohol fumes reacted with the glue and weakened it unevenly. This caused the crystal to crack.
This happened twice, so I lost two T21’s, and have to order again.
On top of this, during the process, my dial came off of my movement, so I have to go back and glue on the dial feet again.
So basically, back at step 0 and have to assemble everything again once my new crystals arrive
@johnchpark
Acrylic crystals do not react well to alcohol only use window cleaner on them . A hard lesson learned.
trial and error. Learn from your mistakes and carry on. Nobody said this would be fun or easy lol
We've all been there where things just turned into a disaster.
Dont get discouraged.
Acrylic crystals do not react well to alcohol only use window cleaner on them . A hard lesson learned.
trial and error. Learn from your mistakes and carry on. Nobody said this would be fun or easy lol
We've all been there where things just turned into a disaster.
Dont get discouraged.
Two recently completed builds
6350 & 1016 Space Dweller
I aged the Raffles 6350 dial with some dry brush weathering paints to reduce the newness of the dials appearance and it really makes it look old - like a well cared for 70 year old watch could be. The Space Dweller looks great on its own and needed no work. I aged the hands and matched the lume to the dial. The lighting wasnt in my favor , but I think you can still admire the details of each build.
Both case sets were aged , lugs shaped and edges softened. The 1016 has a wso bezel and Clarks T21 swap.
The 6350 has a stock TC case set with a raffles brevet + 6mm crown .
Gen 6350 example based from
I could even take it a bit further to give the dial more weathering damage. like this. But they didn't want me to go overboard on this particular build.
6350 & 1016 Space Dweller
I aged the Raffles 6350 dial with some dry brush weathering paints to reduce the newness of the dials appearance and it really makes it look old - like a well cared for 70 year old watch could be. The Space Dweller looks great on its own and needed no work. I aged the hands and matched the lume to the dial. The lighting wasnt in my favor , but I think you can still admire the details of each build.
Both case sets were aged , lugs shaped and edges softened. The 1016 has a wso bezel and Clarks T21 swap.
The 6350 has a stock TC case set with a raffles brevet + 6mm crown .
Gen 6350 example based from
I could even take it a bit further to give the dial more weathering damage. like this. But they didn't want me to go overboard on this particular build.
johnchpark
Active Member
Has anyone tried acrylic crystals from Aliexpress?
T21 from Clark is going to cost me $45 to ship to Asia.
I'm looking at maybe these two, which are 30.5mm and 30.6mm (For Omega).
T21 from Clark is going to cost me $45 to ship to Asia.
I'm looking at maybe these two, which are 30.5mm and 30.6mm (For Omega).
Put this together to get a better overview - please let me know of mistakes.
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I'm planning to get the 30.5mm.
I think that is the closest to clark's.
for some reason clark's shipping have gone thru the roof