usmctowgnr Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 Picked this beauty up in a M2M sale last week and wanted to share some pics of it. I think that this is one of the best looking Vintage Rolex's out there. However, not sure if it is for me or not. Gonna give it a few days of wrist time before I make a decision on whether to keep it or not. Anyways, like I said just wanted to share some pics and say that anyone thinking about building one can't go wrong with one of JMB's custom cases. Specs: JMB Custom Case w/ Gen Spec Bezel Yuki Dial agedl w/ matching Hands Swiss ETA 2824 Gen Crown Clark T-22 Crystal Yuki 7836 Bracelet[/url[/url[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/usmctowgnr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0492.jpg.html][url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/usmctowgnr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0493.jpg.html][/url[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/usmctowgnr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0496.jpg.html]
sgtguk Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 J's work is always outstanding Very nice piece !
panerai153 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 That's very nice. I have been vacillating about the 1016 for years!! Not sure if it's for me either, but this one sure looks nice!!
ogladio Posted June 8, 2015 Report Posted June 8, 2015 Is it the size that's making you hesitant? What do you normally wear? I share your opinion that the 1016 is the most beautiful Rolex. That doesn't however mean I feel like wearing it every day. Sometimes it's just "too classical/classy" looking, at least when worn on bracelet. At least try leather before selling, it roughens it up a bit. 2
HaydenM Posted June 8, 2015 Report Posted June 8, 2015 Wear it in good health mate. Give it a bit of time to grow on you. It's a classic simple three hander.
usmctowgnr Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Posted June 8, 2015 Thanks everyone, I really do think the 1016 is sexy. Ogladio, yeah it is purely the size, not just how thin it is, had the same issue with a Gen cased 1675 I built several years ago.I typically wear larger Rollies or an occasional IWC. I have my eye on an old OEM Rolex strap and Buckle I will probably grab to try out.
IAN2109 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Posted June 8, 2015 That looks great. Gilt gloss dial? Hard to beat the 1016, I have one mooded by Rolojack and I never take it off! 1
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