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  1. Blindpirat
    Thanks for interesting info automatico! This case (1601) I purchased to use only as bezel source. I believed Gen 1016 bezel installed on that thick domed T22. I wouldn't use this case. I'm currently have one 1016 project done: 16000 dj with clarks crystal(was unable to get GS), JMB bezel, Gen 1570 movement, Gen bracelet. The next step for me is, 1016 which I'm currently building: 16013 case which will be reshaped by Rolojack. Gen 1570 movement. Gen Sigma dial Gen 1016 hands(with correct length minute hand!) Gen NOS Domed t22 crystal. Gen 78360 bracelet. Already have all this things. I also purchased 1016 caseback, to fit 1016 midcase when I will find it.. Maybe in next couple of years. this is the long term project.. Problem that JMB case is really good for franken case but it's different from Gen even Hue of metal is different, comparing to Gens I have 1500(head only), 15200 with 78350 bracelet and my 16000 Dj case with 78360 bracelet. Also JMB bezel is great, but it's geometry is different to Gen, sides are more curved/smooth like in DJ bezels. In 1016 bezels profile is sharp you can see comparison I made above. 1016 bezel is enchanting whole look of the 1016 explorer, and currently no 100% replace option here. The only think I try to understand, is bezel on 1601 case I purchased is Fake or not, and as I understand no one can say that for sure. Looks like I'll keep hunting for real one on VRF.. Thank you all for help! Sent from Hell
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    That's obviously quite easy, just to buy 1016. But then, you skip the best part.. when you struggle to find details to put all together I'm looking for mid case and bezel(as I understand this one is not real).. No success here.. So far. And I'm fine to wait couple more years Now I'll have all Gen rolex with 16013 case reshaped by Great man and honored forum member what is pretty amazing. I'm also considering as option to use bezel from 16200 in combination with Gen T21 from Daytona, This could be good option as well. But the main question, still unanswered. Is bezel I got from Ebay fake? Thank you. Bp Sent from Hell
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    Hi mate! Thanks for sharing, where I can get one? Is it engraved with numbers for tachometer, do I need to sand them down? Hope to use use Gen dome T22, do have one. if it will fit.. Probably not. But I have T21 as well, but it's service and not domed.. But what you think about crystal on this 1601? Looks like Gen, really thick. Cheers Sent from Hell
  4. Blindpirat
    Just found this one late "L" serial from 1990 Bezel is quite wide here and glossy as hell. But profile..
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    Thanks for reply Alligoat. Yes It's look big, question is it fake or Gen? Need some extensive knowledge here. It could be for example from 14270 explorer.. I hope so [emoji5] I do have Jmb bezel, even 2 of them, it's nice, close, but it's still not the same as Gen one. It's sides look smooth, more close to DJ bezels. Now I'm building ultimate all Gen explorer, and the last bit - correct Gen bezel, this is highly important here. But I'm stuck, simply can't find it.. Here are pics of 1016 you can see that edges on 1016 bezel are more sharp, and angles are different. JMB's bezel sides, at least on my two bezels more curved not straight/graphic like on Gen. Here are some pics from internet: And here is mine: Thanks, BP Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Hi Guys, Need your advice here. Just got this one from ebay.. I know, that's why I'm here I'm looking for 1016 bezel for more than a year as apart of my explorer project.. Pics of case bezel from listing were not too bad, looks like someone tried to make 1016 out of DJ. Here what I got.. 2mil serial 1601 DJ from 69, case looks a bit wrong to me, comparing to 1500 and 16000 I have.. The main concern 1016 Bezel here looks wider and flatter that it should be, as for me, hope I'm wrong. But from other hand case is looking not too bad, and crystal looks like GEN.. again I could be wrong. Desperately need your advice. I'll try to attach some pictures, sorry not the best ones. I also compared bezel wit pictures of 1016 case with bezel from internet Also here is comparison of two cases and bezels: on the left - 1016 (sourced form internet), on there right 1601 case with "1016 bezel" LEGIT? Thank you so much! BP
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    Best place to be! Sent from Hell
  8. Blindpirat
    Thank you so much Blue! Super helpful info! I just dropped you a pm. Thanks mate! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Here are better pics. According to seller dial is a Stern Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Just uploaded new photos Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Hi Mates, This dial have been offered to me by respectful member of one of the Gen Forums. I'm still thinking font and coronet looks a bit strange to me I don't want to say "not Gen" just a bit odd. I never have seen any like this, I thought that It's Frog dial.. Help to come closer to 1016 dream build! Do you have any thoughts? Please share. Cheers, BP
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    Thank you! Sent from Hell
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    That, exactly what I have told to seller.. Thank you very much. Sent from Hell
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    That what received in response to my question regarding 19 mm lugs in DJ: Hello , it was an american market piece 19mm lugs, also some oysterdate models had 20mm lugs etc. The bracelet advertised also does have solid links (with rivet end cap pieces on (eritage look). I also have and american market datejust in solid 18ct gold that also has the same bracelet in solid 18ct pink gold. Sent from Hell
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    Hi mates, I found this bracelet online. Looks 100% fake to me, I warned seller that he should state in listing that it's aftermarket. Seller replied: this was a special order beacelet from their heritage range purchased from a main dealer by my fiance for me for a datejust i had. Your points are not factual, rolex still today make special order bracelets. The item is genuine. What do you think guys? Looks like he has a DJ with 19 mm lugs.. Special order.. I can't get it. Thank you. Sent from Hell
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    That's what I need! Thank you Gemballa. Thank you all guys very much!!! I can't see it clearly on photos from listing.. I'll report straight away! Sent from Hell
  16. Blindpirat
    Got it! Thanks! Price i should pay is a bargain, if case is real, if not it doesn't worth eaven this money. This should be date just not date case with spare date dial.. I'll try to fetch better picks from seller. Bear with me please Sent from Hell
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    Some pics are corrupted Sent from Hell
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    Hi mates! Just won the auction on ebay for DJ 16200. Case with date dial. Seller listed as 100% rolex, came from father's drawer... Pics was blurred, but high number of bids and amount of bidders assumed me to step in and I won. I asked seller send me proper pics. They are still looks blurred, I tried to add sharpness.. Please help, this all for me look fake, or wrong.. Apart from dial. And caseback got weird oval stamp on it, and number which googles as Date caseback.. Urgently need you help guys! Thank you. ad55d0dcc021b097d6761fad8c6818cf.jpg Sent from Hell
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    Thank you so much guys!!! Look like I should avoid buying these. It's sad, I thought to build perfect all Gen Sub. Thank you again for all your time and help! Sent from Hell
  20. Blindpirat
    Hi, all! Need your help and expert opinion about Gen 5512 mid case and caseback I want to buy. Seller said that case is Gen, and it was a part of retired watchmaker collection.. But seller is not a watch expert as he mentioned.. I don't know about black rubber gasket where bezel should be fitted, newer seen this one before.. Not on 5512 or 5513 Serial is: 5429xxx What do you think, please help! Thank you in advance! Here are some pictures provided by seller: Thank you so much! Gleb Sent from Hell
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    Hope I'll get some to..! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  22. Blindpirat
    It's amazing!!! Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  23. Blindpirat
    What is the make and is it's parts are Gen spec? What movement? How close it to Gen? Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Amazing!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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