rolojack Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 This is my first time to mod 1600 cases to 1016 specs. I must admit I did not believe it would look the part due to the significant difference of design of the lugs between the two models, but finally, it prooved to be possible.The lugs were shortened by 1/2 mm as the DJ has very sleek and pointed lugs when the 1016 has a different, more sporty shaped form of lugs. The lug holes were relocated higher and now appear equidistant from all edges. The lugs upper part was significantly lowered to have the surface appear larger. The crown side was shaved to create the distinct tonneau shape of the 1016, when 1600 have a triangular shape. Final touch was to erase the original reference number only, leaving all other engravings intact and refinishing the brushed finish overall! Now, with a nice "1016" properly engraved under the original REGISTERED DESIGN, these cases will rock!!!As for the casebacks, one was good to have its eges restaured, but the other was beyond salvage. I did a "US dealer" brushed finish that allowed to refinish all side edges nicely.Enjoy the pics !!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindpirat Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 It's amazing!!! Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Unbelievable work and awesome pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Man, you rock! This is amazing piece of craftmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 I plan on doing a 1016 build - I have the vintage case-back stickers on their way from Germany! First piece! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Stunning job!! Looks crisp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Great job! I never realized the 1601 lugs were longer, never had a gen 1016 case in hand to look at/measure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Great job! I never realized the 1601 lugs were longer, never had a gen 1016 case in hand to look at/measure... Actually, it is more of an eye trick... When you place a bracelet endlink you can hardly see the difference. The 1600 is much slimmer and rather pointy. Shortening the lugs a bit creates a look very similar to the 1016 in my opinion. At least much closer than a 1600 unmodified. Edited August 8, 2015 by rolojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zewatch Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Stunning ! Good job !!! Great photos, thanks for sharing. ZW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatch Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Actually, it is more of an eye trick... When you place a bracelet endlink you can hardly see the difference. The 1600 is much slimmer and rather pointy. Shortening the lugs a bit creates a look very similar to the 1016 in my opinion. At least much closer than a 1600 unmodified.Very nice work. How did you relocate the lug holes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 The original hole is very small. The center of the new hole is just on the inner edge of the old hole... Tricky. Case has to be held super steady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Top notch work as usual! The results are amazing.In fact in my personal 1016 case studies I saw that the gen lugs (or corresponding lug holes) are in fact a tad longer. This is mostly noticed when a NATO or leather strap is placed in (not my photos). Notice the flat angle of the NATO entering and exiting the lug area/spring bars.On the leather strap picture there is quite a big gap between spring bar and mid case.I would not place this detail high in the priority list. The endlinks fitting, upper, lower lug profiles, bottom case lip, sides are more important!After all, the mods of JMB´s DJ cases and the gen 1600 are very credible and the best there is regarding 1016 cases. The other option is to source a gen case.Best of luck and joy (to the owner of the cases) assembling the "new" Explorers and don´t forget to share the end result with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatch Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 The original hole is very small. The center of the new hole is just on the inner edge of the old hole... Tricky. Case has to be held super steady I was thinking you laser welded the old holes and drill new ones. I still have a lot to learn. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgjav Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 thank you so much matey!! can't wait to complete the watches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgjav Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Thank you for modding the cases! here are the photos that are long due. gen 1570 movements, gen crown and tube, gen bracelet on the space-dweller, yuki 7206 on the gilt. dials from ingod when they were still available. enjoy! Edited September 30, 2015 by azgjav 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 They look AMAZING !!!! I am so glad to see my work was part of building such elegant pieces !!!!!!! You made my day here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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