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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
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Nice! I dig it I wouldn't touch a thing that is a rare dial.
This is a MQ dial I got a number of years ago ,$$$ not true gilt and the lume flaked off about a year and a half into owning it which was seriously disappointing. I fixed the lume and aged the lume with air brush paints to make it all match. I aged the rest of the dial with some diluted isopropyl to dull the gloss a bit It looks how a 70 year old tool watch should look
This was the inspiration
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This whole thing is amazing. Not sure if you've mentioned this before but is that bracelet a spring link aftermarket? Been looking for one that has the spring loaded links for a good long while. Stunning all the way around.
That is common on JMB re-drilled cases he really pushed the tolerances. As long as you are not removing spring bars 10 times a day they should be fine.I also noticed today that my drilled lug holes have been getting quite stressed on my JMB
This was my only gripe with the jmb case sets was the 2 sets of lug holes on the inside of the lugs. not an issue if you wear on a bracelet but when your not its a bit of an eye soar I soldered the original ones in and filed smooth .
in regards the lume on the hands. that would be an easy match.
I think you were talking to me?
No its an old Silix / cartel bracelet that came with their big crown subs back in the day. it is folded link and rivets
Way back mary used to sell a very poorly done 6542 gmt that had a spring rivet bracelet I have also been on the hunt for one for quite some time.
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Think that jmb redrill holes on his cases, its possible that its only thé second hole that push so metal awayI also noticed today that my drilled lug holes have been getting quite stressed on my JMB
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Thanks. Did you cut and paste the feets to fit 2824? It seems worth it. It's a nice dial.
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I just found this whoopy dial while I was cleaning today. Needs lume and hands and maybe I can start another build
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I was thinking of doing a build with the raffles case with sapphire crystal and a jubilee bracelet.
The idea is a "late production" and serviced watch concept where the watch is 30ish years old vs the battered 60-70 years old weathered. The overall look will be dressy vs adventurous. a bit like a transition model to the 14270. Dunno if that kind of model really existed
any thoughts?
The idea is a "late production" and serviced watch concept where the watch is 30ish years old vs the battered 60-70 years old weathered. The overall look will be dressy vs adventurous. a bit like a transition model to the 14270. Dunno if that kind of model really existed
any thoughts?
That is roughly what I had in mind for my Raffles build - service hands and matte dial but then I got interested in using a T21.
Having now fitted the T21 and dremmelled the bezel out to a larger ID - the saphire crystal no longer fits (to loose) so I've lost that option.
I might at some point acquire a SC that does just to check it out.
Having now fitted the T21 and dremmelled the bezel out to a larger ID - the saphire crystal no longer fits (to loose) so I've lost that option.
I might at some point acquire a SC that does just to check it out.
Bear in mind too that back when I had my first gen - Sub (14060M) I never sent it to Rolex (Bexley uk) for service as back then there were some nightmare tales being told about it. I discovered a local Rolex specialist who has always got my watches since if it's something I can't do myself.
What I'm saying is - an unorthodox approach fits well if it's not going to Rolex - a saphire crystal fitted to a pre-saphire watch? - why not?, etc.
What I'm saying is - an unorthodox approach fits well if it's not going to Rolex - a saphire crystal fitted to a pre-saphire watch? - why not?, etc.