stevedrk

Looking good, bud! Sent from my BLU R1 HD using Tapatalk

Nice. Details on this beauty please.

My case should be on the way. Thanks for sharing your build.

Oh boy, now I'm gonna have to build one like that...

I know this is a not dated, but HR does sell branded Rolex dials for 6538 and 6200. He also has Tudor 7922 rose dials. They are actually quite nice. They are 29mm as are most rep dials but the quality is superb.

I have built a couple on the HR platform. I was able to use plexi purchased from cousins. I don't recall the size now but if you locate one of my 6538 posts its there. I also modified the bezel to be bidirectional. I really like the HR platform although it is a bit pricey.

It is indeed a Tropic 22. Thank you, sir, for the catch. And thank you for your kind coments.

Very nice job, indeed. Can you share information on your brass movement mount? I am very interested. Thanks!

I prefer the Silix. It accepts 29mm dial and is cheaper. I've done 6 builds on Silix, one on Tiger and one on Helenarou. You just can't beat the Silix for the money.

Today I present my Rolex Explorer Reference 1016 project. Although I hate to admit it, I was not a fan of the Explorer watches, or any other than the vintage Submariner (with crown guards) models when I first got into reps. Slowly I started to appreciate the beauty of the big crown watches and I built six or seven of those. Recently, after finishing a 6200 build, I got to thinking about the 3-6-9 dial, which made me think of the Explorer. I started looking at other builds, and, yes, eventually, my opinion of this watch started to change. I started to appreciate the simplicity of it. And after trying on a vintage DateJust, I realized a 36mm watch was not ridiculously small on my 8" wrists. So, I started my research on the 1016 and a few days later, I saw JMB's sales thread for 1016 cases with his bezel. I snatched one up right away and then started to purchase my parts. I have to admit this was a rather easy build, due largely in part because of the whole case from JMB. I settled on a Yuki dial and hand set, and to my luck, he happened to have his 7206 in stock, so I grabbed one up (although I originally intended to use it on another build). I purchased a 2842 from a fellow member to complete the parts. I like the 2842 and have used it in several builds now. Anyway, as soon as the parts arrived, I started by giving the dial a quick spray of matte varnish. Although it was a matte dial, i like the texture and look the spray gives the dial. After letting it dry overnight, I pulled out my minimal tools and put this beauty together. I was quite impressed with this watch as soon as it became whole. It has quickly become a favorite. Parts list: JMB Case with custom CNC machined bezel and Clark T21 crystal Yuki matte Explorer dial and hands ETA 2842 serviced movement Yuki 7206 bracelet Now on to the photos:

I meant folded rivet links Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.3 II using Tapatalk

I need a couple folded links. Let me know if you want to part with a couple. Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.3 II using Tapatalk

Adrian posted his link at homage forum. Send him pm or email there to order. He is traveling right now but his wife is processing orders for these types of items. Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.3 II using Tapatalk