Guest tomas415 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Is it OK to build a franken 1016 explorer from a gen 1601 case??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Yes you can, but personally I wouldn't. My advice: use the search function! This topic has been discussed a few times already. But the problem is, I am a nice person, so here is one example, an Explorer built with a 1601 case. http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/128495-understated-and-basic-project-1016-wrap-up/ Best thing you can do is to go through all of LHOOQ's threads: http://www.rwgforum.net/blog/9/entry-27-the-repository-of-threads/ My 2 cents: - depending on the shape (how polished) the case is, enlarging the lugholes to 1,2mm is not always possible - the rehaut is shallower compared to the 1016 - caseback is too small The 1601 out there (eg ebay) might be tempting, but to be honest, for this money there are better cases out there is one good case out there, ask JMB. Edited May 31, 2013 by 1680 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 "depending on the shape (how polished) the case is, enlarging the lugholes to 1,2mm is not always possible" +1 from experience (but I went to 1.3mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) This is a 1016 made with JMB's case. He also did the drilling and manufactured the, very nice, bezel. The 1601 case is way too thin and the lugs are too pointed. The gen 1016 case is something between a 16000 and a 16200 which is the modern Datejust. There's really nothing like it, as LHOOQ has pointed out. JMBs case uses the ETA 2824 movement and is pretty close. Edited May 31, 2013 by preacher62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulopha Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 If you need a gen smooth bezel for plexi crystal - let me know have one left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomas415 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I just need to keep my eyes open in the sales section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Be sure to look, carefully, at the smooth bezels for plexi DJs and for 1016s. You will see that they are quite different. When JMB made his first one there were several iterations before it was spot on. A 1016 with a DJ bezel does not look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 I've been happy with my 1601 case which I turned into a 1016. It was a very smooth build for me.1601 caseRelumed Yuki dial from LHOOQbezel from jmbClark's T-22 and Mercedes hands24-600 crown- NOS2824-2- swissstilty space ringI like to think of it as an updated model with the newer engine- 28.8K beat.It passed the WR test so I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomas415 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I've been happy with my 1601 case which I turned into a 1016. It was a very smooth build for me. 1601 case Relumed Yuki dial from LHOOQ bezel from jmb Clark's T-22 and Mercedes hands 24-600 crown- NOS 2824-2- swiss stilty space ring I like to think of it as an updated model with the newer engine- 28.8K beat. It passed the WR test so I'm happy. Lovely! This is 1016 im after, slim and sexy! Congrates she looka fantastic! Now if i would offer you 1200$ would you let it fly to Eu mr A? Edited June 3, 2013 by tomas415 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 It's beautiful! Thing is...if you look at 1016s on the bay, they are not that thin. They are not even as thin as a 16000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 1601 indeed thinner: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Hi, I just wondering if your 1016 has been done? and looking forward your experience since I planned to built one exact on gen 1601 case and gen 1570 movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 This is an old topic so here are a few links to some 1016 info: https://rwg.cc/topic/169685-rolex-1016-built-mod-a-jmb-case-to-gen-specs-lots-of-pics/ https://rwg.cc/topic/193440-1016-end-of-the-journey/ https://rwg.cc/topic/66391-a-few-pics-of-my-very-first-vintage-franken-project/?hl=%2B1016 (I was 'Jimmythree' back then until a server meltdown and I reregistered as automatico) Yuki adapter: https://rwg.cc/topic/116411-yuki-eta-2824-adaptor Dial with no dial feet: https://rwg.cc/topic/183724-dial-with-no-feet 6610 Explorer: https://rwg.cc/topic/189330-rolex-6610-explorer-with-a-r-e-a-l-gilt-dial-pure-beauty/ DJ 1600/16000 info: https://rwg.cc/topic/192376-datejust-160016000/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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