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Here are the progress pics Parts next to donor watch. I pulled the 1016 apart for the movement The 1016 dial and hands are available if anyone is looking for a nicely aged look. I think I’m gonna hold onto the ver 1 JMB CASE as I think I may want to build a pre explorer bubble back down the road. Waffle dial is on a Rolex plate so I had to snip the feet and use dial dots. Fit the dial to movement Fit hands These were a snug fit. The minute hand popped off twice. Never had that happen before. A bit of persuasion and I got them on Aged the lume on dial and hands. Hands are ever so slightly lighter but I’m cool with it. I really like these sub hands as they are uncommon from the typical Merc hand set. The seconds hand with the pip at the end looks great as it goes around the chapter ring. Dropped it into the case and buttoned it up and she’s done !! Ain’t she a beauty. [emoji7][emoji7] Love how the dial captures the light. Fit to a rivet bracelet and it’s done !!! A few minor adjustments needed. The dial is ever so slightly off center. And the hands aren’t lined up perfectly but I’ll make those adjustments later. Today I am just armoured with the watch The thicker bezel and domed crystal really give the feeling of an older piece and you can see the lineage of the bubble back in its appearance. Absolutely thrilled with how this build came together. Big thanks to JMB For the case set and to the forum. This community is a great resource for allowing us to get our hands on and enjoy incredibly rare time pieces such as this The 6350 Explorer is the first of line and being named so after the successful climb of Mt Everest. Rolex really designed and built a looker in this reference. The dial. The hands. Just a harmonious combination of design elements in a pure tool watch with great heritage. These pieces are incredibly rare as a small number were made. Because is that. In today’s market. The 6350., depending on condition will trade for 50-80 thousand USD. i know own one for a fraction of that price. I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for the read and as always. Questions and comments welcome. Cheers [emoji482]

Hi all I will be making afew vintage datejusts soon from my suitcase of spares , some with orig dials and parts , Russian, Italian and other early quality correct shape drilled cases 100s of parts to go through watch this space thanks

The pics don't do justice. The case looks much better than it does on the pictures. Please share your thoughts, comments and recommendations Sent from my Lenovo K53a48 using Tapatalk

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That’s looking good Woz. The lug holes are a great improvement, I look forward to further instalments ⚓Brotherhood👍

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Mate, I have the same watch but with dsn insert (trimmed) and hands,bezel was also super loose but I managed to find some thicker bezel wires that fit and make the bezel action much firmer, Pm me your details and I'll send you one Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk

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They look right!!! Perfect. But with the new Jf...? Will be the same?