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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
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I agree with the others I think the dial turned out nice!! It looks the part. I would try baking the hands now to see if you can match the lumeAfter much effort and some failure I have finally somewhat put together a decent build. Very rough around the edges but I'm proud.
Raffles case that I reshaped and drilled the holes for 2mm spring bars, broke 2 bits trying to drill them open
NH38 movement.
I'm waiting on a new dial in since I screwed up the aging on this dial and I'm also waiting for a raffles skinny crown.
nice work on your frist build. Be proud it looks good!!
When you’re on vacation and your wife tells you to take a picture of the sunset…
I just got my parts from Raffles and took a couple of macros of the dial to look at the printing and texture before I start working on it. Throwing them up here if anyone wants to take a look as well. These are in direct sunlight from the side so the texturing really shows.
gilt tropical?I just got my parts from Raffles and took a couple of macros of the dial to look at the printing and texture before I start working on it. Throwing them up here if anyone wants to take a look as well. These are in direct sunlight from the side so the texturing really shows.
That is correct.
That's correct. It does look a lot darker if you take it out of the sunlight though.
Times Radical just posted this video
Gilt 1016 service
Gilt 1016 service
- 4/10/22
- 490
- 823
- 93
- 4/10/22
- 490
- 823
- 93
Matt Dial Mod - DSSD
A while back I sold a DSSD here on RWI that I had modded with a Matt Dial. A few members asked if I would do a tutorial, which I did promise to do, so here it is (albeit slightly later than planned). Firstly, I am just going to show how to apply the matt coat to the dial rather than a step by...
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I love youMatt Dial Mod - DSSD
A while back I sold a DSSD here on RWI that I had modded with a Matt Dial. A few members asked if I would do a tutorial, which I did promise to do, so here it is (albeit slightly later than planned). Firstly, I am just going to show how to apply the matt coat to the dial rather than a step by...
I will need to improvise as I cannot remove the markers on a 5513 dial (and I won't relume)
maybe balls of rodico on them will do the trick
maybe balls of rodico on them will do the trick
If you do light enough coats. You wont notice or would it have any effect on the lune. You should be fine.
When I was working on my 1016 earlier I wanted to practice my brushing technique (lugs) so in I purchased another case from Raffles, this was one of the ones with a glued in crystal.
My impatience got the better of me so by the time it arrived I had finished my case so this case had sat in the drawer unused.
I have enough parts in the drawer to complete a 2nd watch so I thought I’d give it a go.
Took and awful lot of effort to split I had to use a pair of plumbers pliers on my case tool to get enough leverage to separate the case.
I have started by reshaping the lugs, I have removed some material from the tops and also from the sides to give it a lighter more vintage look.
I then polished the side and top of one the reshaped lugs, the top will be brushed but wanted to see it polished as it would allow me to see the shape of the lug more clearly to check for any irregularities
I’m looking to buy a drill press which should allow me to open up the spring bar holes (this should have been done first ideally)
I’d really like to lower the height of the rehaut, my plan is to use a large piece of coarse sandpaper n a flat surface and move the case across it to remove some of the material, I’ll then remove the same amount form the base of the crystal, on the bezel I thought I could split the amount between top and bottom, do you think this will work?
My impatience got the better of me so by the time it arrived I had finished my case so this case had sat in the drawer unused.
I have enough parts in the drawer to complete a 2nd watch so I thought I’d give it a go.
Took and awful lot of effort to split I had to use a pair of plumbers pliers on my case tool to get enough leverage to separate the case.
I have started by reshaping the lugs, I have removed some material from the tops and also from the sides to give it a lighter more vintage look.
I then polished the side and top of one the reshaped lugs, the top will be brushed but wanted to see it polished as it would allow me to see the shape of the lug more clearly to check for any irregularities
I’m looking to buy a drill press which should allow me to open up the spring bar holes (this should have been done first ideally)
I’d really like to lower the height of the rehaut, my plan is to use a large piece of coarse sandpaper n a flat surface and move the case across it to remove some of the material, I’ll then remove the same amount form the base of the crystal, on the bezel I thought I could split the amount between top and bottom, do you think this will work?
One thing I should have mentioned is that in the pics above I’ve only reshaped the two closest lugs the two towards the back of the image are untouched
hand shaping with files or you used a dremel?When I was working on my 1016 earlier I wanted to practice my brushing technique (lugs) so in I purchased another case from Raffles, this was one of the ones with a glued in crystal.
My impatience got the better of me so by the time it arrived I had finished my case so this case had sat in the drawer unused.
I have enough parts in the drawer to complete a 2nd watch so I thought I’d give it a go.
Took and awful lot of effort to split I had to use a pair of plumbers pliers on my case tool to get enough leverage to separate the case.
I have started by reshaping the lugs, I have removed some material from the tops and also from the sides to give it a lighter more vintage look.
I then polished the side and top of one the reshaped lugs, the top will be brushed but wanted to see it polished as it would allow me to see the shape of the lug more clearly to check for any irregularities
I’m looking to buy a drill press which should allow me to open up the spring bar holes (this should have been done first ideally)
I’d really like to lower the height of the rehaut, my plan is to use a large piece of coarse sandpaper n a flat surface and move the case across it to remove some of the material, I’ll then remove the same amount form the base of the crystal, on the bezel I thought I could split the amount between top and bottom, do you think this will work?
Nice work so far. getting a good polish on the lug, there are no short cuts.
You could sand down the rehaut but it doesn't look like it will need much Its not something I have felt compelled to do on any of my projects What bezel do you plan on using? to maintain proportions of the crystal the bezel I dont think you would need to sand down the crystal much if any .
gen for reference
dremel drill press...
"I was hesitant because i was reading that it had some wobbling. seems it is good enough?"
I have not used a Dremel setup for drilling lugs and generally use a cheapo Harbor Freight bench type drill press for drilling lugs. Also have a Sherline milling machine but it has a screw feed and you can't tell how much resistance the bit is experiencing when drilling compared to a drill press.
Here is an example of the HF drill press for $99 USD:
www.harborfreight.com
Case tube threads for standard 6.0 and 7.0 crowns are 3.0mm x .35mm and when you look for 'case taps for Rolex case tubes' etc. you will find them for sale but usually at the 'Doctor Price'. I bought six for about $20 a few years ago from a machine tool supply house. It is a common size and they are relatively cheap unless the name 'Rolex' is mentioned. Some hobby shops may also have them.
Taps for 5.3mm case tubes are a different story because 2.5mm x .25mm is not a common size making them harder to find and usually more $$.
"I was hesitant because i was reading that it had some wobbling. seems it is good enough?"
I have not used a Dremel setup for drilling lugs and generally use a cheapo Harbor Freight bench type drill press for drilling lugs. Also have a Sherline milling machine but it has a screw feed and you can't tell how much resistance the bit is experiencing when drilling compared to a drill press.
Here is an example of the HF drill press for $99 USD:
8 in., 5-Speed Bench Drill Press with Light
Amazing deals on this 8In 5-Speed Bench Drill Press W/ Light at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
Case tube threads for standard 6.0 and 7.0 crowns are 3.0mm x .35mm and when you look for 'case taps for Rolex case tubes' etc. you will find them for sale but usually at the 'Doctor Price'. I bought six for about $20 a few years ago from a machine tool supply house. It is a common size and they are relatively cheap unless the name 'Rolex' is mentioned. Some hobby shops may also have them.
Taps for 5.3mm case tubes are a different story because 2.5mm x .25mm is not a common size making them harder to find and usually more $$.