tomhorn Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I've sort-of switched my philosophy from owning many reps, to reducing the quantity ... either by modding my favorites, or building frankens. Been teasing this one a bit, and she's finally done. The assembled 16014 DateJust project arrived while I was out of town (doesn't it always happen that way?) but it was the first piece of mail opened when I walked through my door! It's been a long journey to get this one done, with a couple of minor mis-steps along the way. Here's the build list: Gen 16014 case Gen 16000 caseback Gen White Gold Bezel Gen Crown Gen Tube Gen Plexi (as it turns out, maybe not, but more later) Gen Silver Roman Dial Gen Jubilee Bracelet Gen Clasp Gen 555 Endlinks Gen Tudor Hands Gen TC ETA 2824-2 w/high canon pinion Raffles-time #2 movement ring for 2824 Clark Springbars BK Datewheel Overlay Also included lots of TLC from PBdad ... Sorry for the bad camera phone pic, but I'm in the process of moving and the better cameras I own are packed. Along the way I purchased a Raffles-time clasp, an engine turned bezel, an additional gen case set (to get the white gold bezel), and a linen dial ... all of which I ended up not using on this project. Have decided to use the extra case set on my next project, a 1016 Explorer (thanks to LHOOQ's threads). PBdad threw into question whether or not the plexi was gen, as he had to do some sanding/polishing work on it to make it fit. The watch also required a second trip to him because one of the markers fell off the dial in transport back to me. He cleaned up some glue on the other markers, and reattached the offending XI. He also had to trim a section on the Raffles-time movement ring. I know the datewheel overlay is wrong for the period, and so is the dial, but I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. Thanks to all the members I collected the parts and advice from! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Congrats! That's a real looker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Yes congrates!!! I like it alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon05 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Sensational. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I build datejust myself. I must say if it looks half as good in person as in the picture, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 That looks awesome.. Reminds me to build a frankenjust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Looking good. I'm surprised how you were able to fit a 2824-2 in there with only a rafflestime ring. The 2836-2 is an easy fit and I've seen people use the 2824-2 with a Stilty ring, but this is the first time for a 2824-2 with a raffles ring. I certainly woudn't worry about the DW, if Rolex were to service a 3035 these days and replace the DW, it would be with the closed 6/9. So 555 end links are correct for the 16000 case- at least the 455B rep links have been working for me all this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Excellent, excellent result, TH. I remember when I used to think these were "Old Man" watches, but now I see DJs for the extraordinarily classy timepieces that they are. ...or I got old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Looking good T! Hopefully you'll find a good dial for your 1016 project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Very nice work! The DJ looks beautiful on your wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) For those who asked ... a few more camera phone pix ... And one more wristy ... And yes, ChiMan12, the dial for the 1016 project is proving to be the challenge! Alligoat ... I was told by several builders the 2836's stem wouldn't align properly and that the 2824 was the way to go. PBdad reported shimming the datewheel a bit, but that's all I know. Perhaps he wants to chime in? I wanted to use the Stilty ring, but couldn't find one, and saw several people mention the raffles-time ring as an alternative. Edited November 4, 2012 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Beautiful work! PS: Is that DJ model available on a Oyster bracelet? The one with polished middle links? That look is my personal favorite. RobbieG's photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Excellent, excellent result, TH. I remember when I used to think these were "Old Man" watches, but now I see DJs for the extraordinarily classy timepieces that they are. ...or I got old. Haha... I feel the same way. The answer is a little bit of column A, a little bit of column B... ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotten Todd Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Gawd, that is nice, although I personally prefer the look of RobbieG's DJ. But impressive work, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Very nice looking DJ. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Alligoat ... I was told by several builders the 2836's stem wouldn't align properly and that the 2824 was the way to go. PBdad reported shimming the datewheel a bit, but that's all I know. Perhaps he wants to chime in? I wanted to use the Stilty ring, but couldn't find one, and saw several people mention the raffles-time ring as an alternative. Basically what Stilty's ring did was lower the stem by elevating the dial. Sounds like that's what PBdad did by shimming the DW and having a taller canon pinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Resurecting an old thread with a quick update. She just came back from a trip to MMM ... Quick and dirty camera phone pic, but she has a nice new addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Beauty. What's new? Can't tell in the pics so movement? Matt is awesome:) Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Bracelet? Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Open 6/9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) We have a winner! I think I am officially done with this build other than needing one extra link for the gen Jubilee. My 1016 project should be back from PBdad soon, then it will be time to finish the 5514 that is ready for building. All that's left in the pipeline is the 6265 that I've found all the parts for but the v72. What will I do next? Did I mention I hate this hobby ... Edited June 20, 2014 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Man I would not have even thought of looking for that. I have so much to learn.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Well I did mention it in the original post .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Geez, I gotta read better. They hide that information in the post....I am always getting on my staff for that and then I do it in a public forum...sorry I am really not as dumb as I appear Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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