Help with sourcing tube and crystal for a cheap 1016 replica

[tomyeshuah]

Over three years ago I ordered a custom made 1016 from Silix. Installed an ETA 2846 slow beat movement, but haven't got around finishing the project.

 

I am looking for a crown+ tube ,as the older one got damaged and lost.

A 2.90mm OD crown does not fit the case. Is there a smaller size available?

 

 

 

 

As for the crystal, the information appears in the photos:

 

 

 

 

Thank you in advance.

[automatico]

Chances are a genuine spec 6.0mm aftermarket case tube and used genuine crown will work. If the case is drilled for a 5.3mm case tube you will have to use a late model 6.0mm crown like used on modern sapphire DJ with a 5.3mm case tube.

[tomyeshuah]

My mistake. I meant to say "a 2.90mm tube does not fit the case"

I am looking for a tube to fit a 2.5mm case.

Edited September 8, 2014 by tomyeshuah

[Bc1221]

clark plexi should fit that.

might need to sand the plexi or the retaining ring. whichever is easier to you.

 

thats a damn good looking rep.

[alligoat]

I don't think a T-21 or a T-22 will work for you- I just measured a T-21 with an ID of the crystal of 28.12mm. Seems like T-22 was similar- maybe thicker on the OD.

Last time I was trying to find a replacement for a rep crystal, I found the SternKruz section of the CousinsUK online catalog to be helpful.

[CptTripps]

Honestly, the clark xtals are only a few bucks. Get a T-21 and a T-22 and see if one of them works.

[tomyeshuah]

Excellent. Thank you all for your help with the crystal.

I will order a T-21 and T-22 and also look into the SternKruz catalog.

 

Is it possible to purchase a 2.5mm case tube for a reasonable price, and if so, where?

[CptTripps]

That depends on what you consider reasonable.

 

Another thing: That's a nice looking rep. Don't sell yourself short.

[tomyeshuah]

Under $60 for the tube and crown.