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if i'm not mistaken, getting a vietnam case is the most expensive and best option
jmb was the "not that expensive and decent" option
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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
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jmb was the "not that expensive and decent" option
an option indeed. I am not very good at spotting watches. That's why...but I am learning
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if you are talking about 2mm thick 20mm single shoulder springbars, CousinsUK has them cheap
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Oh, I see, that's sad... Anyway the 1016 you made seems to be the most perfect one. Thumbs up for you!
Does the Viet case have a thinner bezel than the Raffles? Where can I buy it?
My research has lead me to believe that the JMB 1016 case is a modified Raffles case anyway. The Raffles 36mm Explorer case is modeled for a 16200 so there's plenty of meat to carve down to a 1016.
Vietnam case is a big hike in money and there are those around who don't say it's a big hike in terms of what you get. The greatest thing about the Raffles case is it's at a price point that if you spectatcularly mess it up you can afford another wothout too many tears being shed.
Have you got a link to those on the Cousins site. I just can't seem to find them on there. Cheers.
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Nice mate. Thank you.
Check this for comparison.
1016 explorer case comparison JMB vs RUBY.
Finishing up a 1016 Explorer build for a member and had the chance to work with the Vietnam case set JMB on left. Ruby on right Overall. Dimensions are quite similar however the lugs do look a bit taller on ruby The crystal is a lot taller and way more domed than the Clark on JMB...
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So the viet case is even more expensive than the ruby? It's pretty impressive that many factories are still working on 60 years old rolex..
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Check this for comparison.
1016 explorer case comparison JMB vs RUBY.
Finishing up a 1016 Explorer build for a member and had the chance to work with the Vietnam case set JMB on left. Ruby on right Overall. Dimensions are quite similar however the lugs do look a bit taller on ruby The crystal is a lot taller and way more domed than the Clark on JMB...
Umm, Are Ruby and Viet the same?Check this for comparison.
1016 explorer case comparison JMB vs RUBY.
Finishing up a 1016 Explorer build for a member and had the chance to work with the Vietnam case set JMB on left. Ruby on right Overall. Dimensions are quite similar however the lugs do look a bit taller on ruby The crystal is a lot taller and way more domed than the Clark on JMB...
As said I think its not worth going Vietnam with the 1016. You can work that all out of a raffles case.
I could make a 12 piece socket set out of the steel I've taken off this Raffles but it's good fun work.
Yes, it is but they're loved. I don't want a fottballer's Rolex huge thing blingy, trinketty, handcuff around my wrist that the muggers spot from 100 yards.
The vintage Rollies are the best, tool watches, elegant in their minimilism, straight forward timekeepers. Beauty of function.
There's a lot you can do with a Raffles case. As others have said - why pay more?
This is after a basic carving session. I'll sculpt contour next and then start to polish.
Agreed The viet option is ideal if you plan on using or have plans on using a gen movement. otherwise its not the best value for the money .
I think a ruby case now is +650-700 plus shipping and duty .
We have the raffles base case set, a few bezel options, crystal options and now a source for engraving. its never been so good!!
When my new drill bits arrive I think I might just buy a few raffles explorer case sets and mod them for people who dont want to or aren't comfortable doing the metal work.
HMU if anyone is interested
nicely done!!Yes, it is but they're loved. I don't want a fottballer's Rolex huge thing blingy, trinketty, handcuff around my wrist that the muggers spot from 100 yards.
The vintage Rollies are the best, tool watches, elegant in their minimilism, straight forward timekeepers. Beauty of function.
There's a lot you can do with a Raffles case. As others have said - why pay more?
This is after a basic carving session. I'll sculpt contour next and then start to polish.
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That's right. Me either think that 1016 is the most beautiful in all of Rolex history. Isn’t that why we suffer like this? Lolnicely done!!
My plan at this point, is to either buy a Raffles case and literally sand down the bezel to make it lower, or buy a compatible thin bezel. Even if I make a mistake -it's really cheap, right? It doesn't seem like a bad plan.
Found this earlier - I think 369mafia posted it earlier - so thanks to him.
This is what can be done with a Raffles (JMB) case and our lusting after 1016 perfection:
This is what can be done with a Raffles (JMB) case and our lusting after 1016 perfection:
The built of my Franken Rolex Explorer I Ref. 1016
Explorer project It all started when I was looking for an ETA movement on eBay. I stumbled across a listing containing a 2846, DJ case, bezel and a rep Explorer dial. That was my very first encounter with the vintage Rolex Explorer. In the end I successfully won the auction and soon had the parts...
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