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Thank you bro, I got his reply and purchased already. Waiting for the processes
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John
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John
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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
- Thread starter ebzen02
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- 16/10/23
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Nice build. Did you use a Raffles case and change the bezel?OK, promise, last one...
No - as it is at present it's both Raffles case and bezel.
I wanted to assess how it came out before proceeding with upgrades including bezel.
The bezel has been lowered and re-shaped slightly and the I.D. increased to take the Tropic21 xtel.
As it is I'm happy to proceed to spend a bit of money on it. This will include most likely a bezel from 1016Lover and lug case engraving by Manodeoro. I'll fit a Athaya crown and tube and I'm looking at dials and hands at some point too.
I'm pleased with how it's come out so it's worth going all in - but not as far as a 1570 movement.
In these two shots (any excuse to post up another pic or two!) you can see the Raffles bezel still sitting a little high and the angle in is too accute as well.
Nicely done @316lad Looks great. I personally dont mind the stock bezel but a 1016 L on there will be the icing on the cake.
- 16/10/23
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I see. I think it would be perfect with the improved bezel, but it's already cool thoNo - as it is at present it's both Raffles case and bezel.
I wanted to assess how it came out before proceeding with upgrades including bezel.
The bezel has been lowered and re-shaped slightly and the I.D. increased to take the Tropic21 xtel.
As it is I'm happy to proceed to spend a bit of money on it. This will include most likely a bezel from 1016Lover and lug case engraving by Manodeoro. I'll fit a Athaya crown and tube and I'm looking at dials and hands at some point too.
I'm pleased with how it's come out so it's worth going all in - but not as far as a 1570 movement.
In these two shots (any excuse to post up another pic or two!) you can see the Raffles bezel still sitting a little high and the angle in is too accute as well.
Especially because the lug and end link sizes are exactly right.What Bracelet is it?
Standard Raffles bracelet - not 2.00mm - I mis-ordered but have drilled out lugs 1.3mm in anticipation of getting the correct one.I see. I think it would be perfect with the improved bezel, but it's already cool tho
What Bracelet is it?
This is the bit where I mess it all up . . .Luming Friday!
Got cold tea and coffee, Pledge furniture polish and wee standing by.
perfect !This is what I'm chasing . . .
on the 1016, I like this almost NOS look with the dial and hands showing just some corrosion and decay
Actually, a bit more like this - the service dial and hands look.
Wish me luck - if you don't hear from me agin assume it went badly!
I use lume from noctilumina . They have an endless choice of colors esp. For vintage watches and its easy to handle .
thanks brother. I was just starting to think about that step and wondering what/where to buy
Action_Jensen
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- 20/4/21
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Oh that would also be a very nice next project for meYou could try and machine 1"" from the diameter of a dial but you will be getting quite close to the lume plots , etc Yuki offers the best selection of 5500 explorer dials to date. Mochacha has a few as well
Have you considered a 6429 commando?
I heard through the grapevine that Raffles is working on a commando dial (with the help of yours truly)
This is mine with a raffles case set and Yuki dial (when they offered them )
is it the raffles 34mm explorer case set? did you change the crystal to a fitting plexi? so much questions
