FxrAndy Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 less than a year ago i only owned 1 rolex, a deep sea that i woke up wearing after a GTG you will see the results of my years work at the end This one started after seening a gen refinished dial come up for say that I promptly bought. then i searched for a case, movement, gen crown and tube, crystal and hands this is the result The case is signed 14270 but is the right shape and size for a 1016, i had a nightmare getting a crystal to fit with the bezel but after 4 broken crystals i finaly got it right. The movement is a slow beat 2973 with a self moddified single position crown serviced and running like a champ Hands are clarks that have been aged just a little so that they dont quite match the dial as many of the gens i have looked at dont either, The dial and hands have a bit of lume but not a great deal. The bracelet is off an MBW EX2 all smoothed and polished and MBW 501b endlinks (i know these are not correct but it is the only one that would fit this case niceley apart from a jubily) I will take some more photos tomorrow in natural light so that you can see the dial correctly but for now i will leave you with these And with the others (absent on duty (sold) 1665 white, 1665 red) So what is next, well i have the 1655 sat there but now the new cartel version is out it sort of puts the MBW in the dark so should i bother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Wow another really nice one to add to your collection! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I love this one A; great job! I have always been attracted to this model but I am afraid the size wouldnt suit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FxrAndy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks Guys It does feel a bit small but i may get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Looks great, Andy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Looks awesome! Lugholes look great and I quite like it on the bracelet you've chosen. It looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Lookin' good! Love the simplicity of the 1016... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 The 1016 is a classic indeed. Interesting stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 less than a year ago i only owned 1 rolex, a deep sea that i woke up wearing after a GTG Well that deep sea was heavily pregnant when you bought it.....cool 1016 btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Fantastic project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Wow! A bunch of nice 1016's recently! Very nice andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patinga Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Wonderful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Andy's spent too much time with Stephane Looks great A and I have always loved the simple design of the 1016 - classic beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 So I can add a 14270 case to the list of possible donors! Nice job Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 It's killing me that I can't see any pictures through the company firewall. Regardless, congratulations and wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 OK, I can see the pictures now. Great stuff, and I can hardly believe that you started off with a 14270! The lugholes really transform the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migge Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Awesome work Andy, it looks GREAT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 This 14270 case had small lug holes to start with it is an old MBW with the well known Original POLEX Design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Great build Andy Nice size for Ms Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Fortunaltly my wife will not wear any thing smaller then her steelfish maybe in the odd occasion the tudor i built for her but really that is the odd occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 This 14270 case had small lug holes to start with it is an old MBW with the well known Original POLEX Design. Ah, that explains the gentle contours of the case, as opposed to the more trapezoidal and pointier shapes seen on the cartel 14270s. Excellent base to build on, though crystal fitment sounds like a real challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 It is very probewrble that this case was designed as a 1016 and they just put the wrong case number on it, lets face it rep makers have made bigger mistakes when it comes to engraving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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