chiman12 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 LHOOQ is going to need to file a restaining order against me, because all my recent builds have been watches that we discussed together and it feels like I'm stalking him!!! I always strive to build something a little different than what is available in the mass market. I've never owned a 1016, but really liked the one LHOOQ built. For anyone who doesn't know and care, he built an ultra-rare 1016 Space-Dweller. This model was introduced in the late 60's and was only available to the Japanese market. Below is a pic of the gen. With this, i had orginally built a Space-Dweller, but felt that certain parameters of the watch was inaccurate. So I enlisted an RWG friend to help me out and here is the result... My 1016 Space-Dweller with custom JMB bezel and drilled out lug holes. Needless to say, JMB did a fabulous job on capturing the basic essence of a 1016. So why so special you say? It looks and smells like a DateJust. But the critical element to a good looking 1016 is the bezel. As you can see from the following pics, the bezel gentle pours over the edge of the case and demands more presence than a DateJust bezel. Plus look at those lug holes! JMB drilled out to perfection! ...and if some will recall, I had a Rolex 6565 that didn't sell with a beautiful 1560 butterfly movement in it...guess where it is being deployed now? The Space-Dweller was introduced with the 1560, so it is proper for this build. So the specifics for this build was a gen 16030 case, JMB modified bezel and lug holes, gen hands, gen 1560, Yuki 7206 fixed bracelet...but I think I'll change it to a 7836 bracelet. Final parting shot... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Now, that is a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Straight sexy!! Love the space dwellers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Nicely done!!! Definitely starting to like these 1016's more and more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 That is stunning! Every time I see one, I drool! Plus, with your specs... I'm drooling over drool! If you ever want to part with it, this fellow Canuck will take it no questions asked! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Wonderfully executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Damn, Chi, that thing is just pure sex!!! You realize that you're gonna have M loosin' sleep lookin' for a gen movement... Thank you for allowing me to assist on this, for some reason I really enjoy Explorers and Space Dwellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 But the critical element to a good looking 1016 is the bezel. That was my hypothesis back in 2010, and I'm extremely gratified (chuffed, even!) to see all of this proof. J is truly the Lord of the Stainless Steel Ring! Utterly stunning build, C. I get a thrill seeing that 1560 rotor in there, and I just KNEW that the 16xxx would be the most convincing 1016 impersonator out of all the DJs! I just wish my Mercedes hands were that nice. PM incoming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Half-way 'round the world I can already hear the gears grinding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Love it, Chi where is that dial from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Hey thanks guys. JMB is da man! Without his expertise, this project wouldn't happen. It really goes to show how much J supports our community! Have we selected RWG'r of the year yet? Because I have a candidate! SLY...the dial is from the ever popular InGod44... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Great work! This would definitely also be a watch for me as I had 6610, 14270, 114270 and still have a 1016... Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Absolutely fantastic build kudos to jmb for the metal work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Hey thanks guys. JMB is da man! Without his expertise, this project wouldn't happen. It really goes to show how much J supports our community! Have we selected RWG'r of the year yet? Because I have a candidate! SLY...the dial is from the ever popular InGod44... I'm down with this! J has helped the community enormously! Killer watch Chiman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Yum! I want one! This forum and all of the brilliant ideas and all of our brilliant misdeed like J are the reason I have no money for anything :-( ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Wow, you've been busy lately Chi! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serafino Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Lovely beast. Has a lot of presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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