Beautiful piece! It's my birth year too!
Appreciate the info and knowledge. Now I am more tempted than before with knowing the "path of least resistance" to a 1016 via 1600, etc.
How does one go about sourcing the dial and it is an easy swap out?
I don't know about the case back, but here are links to my Instagram shots with different straps:
http://instagram.com/p/g6MWoqCtU1/
http://instagram.com/p/dcyENoCtVX/
One is a distressed leather NATO and the other is a black five ring Zulu strap.
You can decide for yourself. Hope this helps.
What a beaut. I liked your IG posts of this build the other day, but am glad to know the project details now. The crazed crystal is a real unique find. Especially love the macro shot of the dial and seconds hand.
Nice!!!