droptopman Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Good morning, The 1016 is finally on the wrist. Pretty happy with the way it turned out. Clearly, I have overworked/polished the case, but it was my first attempt at case shaping. I guess it somewhat looks like a 50 year old watch that has been restored a few too many times with a new dial. Regardless it wears great and I dig it. Never thought I would like the small size, but I really love the weight, thinness, and timeless simplistic style. I used a 1966 for my model watch to copy and that is what we tried to replicate. A BIG THANK YOU to Matt for assembling the watch and for sourcing some difficult to find parts. Specs: JMB case shaped by me Swiss ETA 2783 Yuki dial and hands with stock white lume Genuine 16200 crown which physically looks like the 66 1016 crown as in diameter and crown design Genuine 25-21 plexi that was in the original packaging:) Genuine bezel Aftermarket 7206 Rivet bracelet with WSO 580 end links I will say the watch looks better on and in person than in the macro photos which really show the overworked case. I am using an iPhone 6+ for the photos and made a make shift cardboard light box to reduce glare, but pics still suck. I am looking for a good camera and set up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 My only suggestion would be to upgrade the riveted bracelet, though I realize the old Yuki 7206s are hard to come by these days. If you like the thinness of this watch at present, just wait 'til you try the slimmer links on those! Great work, regardless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 My only suggestion would be to upgrade the riveted bracelet, though I realize the old Yuki 7206s are hard to come by these days. If you like the thinness of this watch at present, just wait 'til you try the slimmer links on those! Great work, regardless! Thank you, I am searching all forums every few hours for the old style Yuki 7206. This one loses screws all the time. Matt had it all sorted out and I lost one this morning. It is a real POS. I will probably put it on a strap until I find a suitable bracelet. I have a couple 7836 reps at home that I may try this weekend too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 "This one loses screws all the time" Maybe you could remove the screws and tubes and install rivet tubes with rivets like used on bracelet hinges etc. I have some 1.0mm in diameter and a new Cas-Ker flyer has them 1.2mm in diameter up to 32mm long. I have one of those hair puller bracelets like in your pictures but never tried swapping the screw tubes out. I have swapped them out on similar bracelets with good results though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hey, droptopman! Congrats! Turned out pretty nice Good luck with the bracelet and wear it as often as you can in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotrick Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 That's really nice on the rivet droptop! Same watch, I wanted a more vintage look so used the Yuki matt yellow lume dial with the strap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Looks great. Really like the strap. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Use some blue Loc-Tite on the screws. I'd say the shaping/polishing is about right for an "old" watch that has had a lot of wrist time! Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Very nice! Love the gen crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Lovely looking watch, droptopman That's really nice on the rivet droptop! Same watch, I wanted a more vintage look so used the Yuki matt yellow lume dial with the strap. jmb Explorer on Eternitizzz Strap.jpg Also loving the vintage dial, what's the band on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thank you for the nice comments. Sorted out the bracelet for now. Had a brand new 7836 in my box. Perfect fit didn't even need to size it. I think this works until I can find a good rivet. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Actually like the 7836. I bought this from Josh and gave it several brush and oil treatments. Wore it golfing yesterday. The size and weight is perfect for golfing. You know how some pieces just feel and fit perfect, this is one of those. So more in love with it now than before. I think she is done and I am very satisfied with the results. Thanks to everyone for all the help on the build. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Looks Great. Wear in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2109 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Simply beautiful..... is that a Clark's T21 crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Simply beautiful..... is that a Clark's T21 crystal? No got lucky and my friend found a genuine original T25-21 still in original packaging. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN2109 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Congrads best 1016 I have seen on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Wow, thank you very much. Very kind of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 The folded bracelet looks much better than the riveted IMHO. Nice, wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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