junbug5150 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Posted October 10, 2015 For those of you that know me, you know I've got a thing for 1016s and Gilt dials. Well back over on this thread I made my wife her 1016: https://rwg.cc/topic/178104-finally-finished-my-wifes-1016#comment-1415509Since then I've been wanting to make myself something similar, but I wanted to use the best parts I can find. And it's finally complete: My Ultimate 1016 This is a jmb v2 case that's been tapped for gen tube and crown. I went with a Yuki Gilt dial and hands combination and added a gen jubilee bracelet I found on the Bay. All this runs on a recently serviced Swiss ETA 2824-2. I know the gen is 18,000 bph but I elected to go high beat. I even asked Justin to engrave the case with my birth year. I also used the 6 million serial number which I believe is within that time frame. I've gone through A LOT of watches, but something tells me this guy is sticking around with me for a long time 2
jmb Posted October 11, 2015 Report Posted October 11, 2015 Great job! Explorers on a Jubilee are very classy... 1
Mike on a bike Posted October 11, 2015 Report Posted October 11, 2015 Yes very classy, how I wish I could wear one I'd have it built. 1
StoneP Posted October 11, 2015 Report Posted October 11, 2015 Lovely 1016 Chris Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
junbug5150 Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Posted October 11, 2015 Great job! Explorers on a Jubilee are very classy...Yes very classy, how I wish I could wear one I'd have it built.Lovely 1016 Chris Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks all! This one is definitely a keeper!
Mendota Explorer Posted October 11, 2015 Report Posted October 11, 2015 Nice job! I might have to build one of these over the winter! 1
Rolex5512 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 For those of you that know me, you know I've got a thing for 1016s and Gilt dials. Well back over on this thread I made my wife her 1016: https://rwg.cc/topic/178104-finally-finished-my-wifes-1016#comment-1415509 Since then I've been wanting to make myself something similar, but I wanted to use the best parts I can find. And it's finally complete: My Ultimate 1016 Thats a beauty! Is that a genuine 6mm crown? 1
junbug5150 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Posted November 20, 2015 Thats a beauty! Is that a genuine 6mm crown?Thanks! Yes it is!
Rolex5512 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks! Yes it is!any recommendations where to source one? I found a few on the bay but it's hard to trust random sellers. Dmitry
junbug5150 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Posted November 20, 2015 any recommendations where to source one? I found a few on the bay but it's hard to trust random sellers. DmitryI was fortunate to get a few from whoopy here. I'd check m2m in parts throughout all rep forums or VRM (Vintage Rolex Market).
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