hi, does anyone know a good assembler of 1016 in Italy/Europe who I can ask to build one for me with raffles parts?
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The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread
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Do you already have the parts? And are you looking for simple assembly? Or modding/ageing work?
I have another quick question.
I know that raffles are not really designing the case to be waterproof. However, let’s say I get caught up in the rain , would be better to have acrylic or sapphire ?
I might be totally misinformed, but I read somewhere a while ago that tiger concept 1016 cases with acrylic had been fogging up vs none with sapphire, hence this question came to my mind.
I know that raffles are not really designing the case to be waterproof. However, let’s say I get caught up in the rain , would be better to have acrylic or sapphire ?
I might be totally misinformed, but I read somewhere a while ago that tiger concept 1016 cases with acrylic had been fogging up vs none with sapphire, hence this question came to my mind.
I try not to get my watches wet, even in the rain
That said, ootb Raffles glues his acrylic. So you should be fine.
If you are changing the crystal, it’s good to put a little bit of silicone grease where the crystal slides on the case, and put a thin layer of hypocement if you want
The sapphire is press fit with a gasket, so I am pretty sure it’s safe
For what it is worth I spent three years on the local council in parks and gardens...which meant I got every shitty job going, wet, muddy, shit, piss, accidents, flood work, tree work, irrigation, plumbing, digging graves, working in water, etc. And not once did I take my watch off.
A Raffles sapphire...at the moment my alix with plex gets the same treatment.
Make sure to lubricate the seals and seal the pendant tube. And do not ever put it under hot water, so shower time is out.
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Just ordered a new tool to remove crown tubes but it is the wrong size :/ can someone recomment a crown tube tool that fits the athaya crowns (maybe even the one from ali xpress?) is has to be the pind that fits in the splines on the inside of the tube, i thin 2.9mm or 3 mm...
I just bought this. it got delivered
But i have not tried yet
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! 45,82€ | Stainless Steel Watch Crown Tube Remover Watch Tube Screwing Disassembly Removal Tool Watch Repair Tool Accessory for Watchmaker
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I saw that too.. hoped i get away with the right size 15 bucks tool 
www.uhrenwerkzeuge24.de
brought this because it specifically says for 6mm crown but unfortunately does not fit :/ rn i try to contact the seller
Uhrenwerkzeug zum Ausschrauben von Tuben aus Rolex-Uhren. Schlüssel / Werkzeug zum lösen von Tuben von Armbanduhren der Marke Rolex
BULLONGÈ 2056-600 Uhrmacherwerkzeug zum Entfernen und Einsetzen von Tuben in Uhrengehäuse der Marke ROLEX. Geeignet für alle Tuben mit 6,0mm Durchmesser. Dieses Tuben-Werkzeug für Uhrmacher ist preiswert, sehr effektiv und einfach in der Handhabung.
I saw that too.. hoped i get away with the right size 15 bucks tool
brought this because it specifically says for 6mm crown but unfortunately does not fit :/ rn i try to contact the sellerUhrenwerkzeug zum Ausschrauben von Tuben aus Rolex-Uhren. Schlüssel / Werkzeug zum lösen von Tuben von Armbanduhren der Marke Rolex
BULLONGÈ 2056-600 Uhrmacherwerkzeug zum Entfernen und Einsetzen von Tuben in Uhrengehäuse der Marke ROLEX. Geeignet für alle Tuben mit 6,0mm Durchmesser. Dieses Tuben-Werkzeug für Uhrmacher ist preiswert, sehr effektiv und einfach in der Handhabung.
caboose tells me he uses Torx tools
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BtwJust tried. That actually works
If you have a link to a set of Torx, I am interested
I tested an acrylic Raffles 1016 case to 60m and it passed with flying colors. All I did before was greasing the gaskets and tightening down properly.
AWESOME!I tested an acrylic Raffles 1016 case to 60m and it passed with flying colors. All I did before was greasing the gaskets and tightening down properly.
Cant beat that for the price. Is that the acrylic version of his case set or the standard with a crystal and bezel swap?
That's the acrylic version. I have a sapphire version as well but didn't test it. I'll post again when and if I get around to doing so.
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That one gives off a certain warmth that makes me smile
