Good morning,
The 1016 is finally on the wrist. Pretty happy with the way it turned out. Clearly, I have overworked/polished the case, but it was my first attempt at case shaping. I guess it somewhat looks like a 50 year old watch that has been restored a few too many times with a new dial. Regardless it wears great and I dig it. Never thought I would like the small size, but I really love the weight, thinness, and timeless simplistic style. I used a 1966 for my model watch to copy and that is what we tried to replicate.
A BIG THANK YOU to Matt for assembling the watch and for sourcing some difficult to find parts.
Specs:
JMB case shaped by me
Swiss ETA 2783
Yuki dial and hands with stock white lume
Genuine 16200 crown which physically looks like the 66 1016 crown as in diameter and crown design
Genuine 25-21 plexi that was in the original packaging:)
Genuine bezel
Aftermarket 7206 Rivet bracelet with WSO 580 end links
I will say the watch looks better on and in person than in the macro photos which really show the overworked case. I am using an iPhone 6+ for the photos and made a make shift cardboard light box to reduce glare, but pics still suck. I am looking for a good camera and set up.