jmb Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I finally got in some 2824 16200 cases, it was a really long wait as they have been unavailable since about Feb of this year! Dimensionally these appear to be the same although the machining tolerances were not as tight as older batches. Progress, right? I snapped some pics of the steps these go through to make 1016 cases although I forgot to take a pic of the rough machined case before drilling any holes. I start out with a plain "vintage" style 16200 case They then spend some time on a little CNC lathe I built and get the tops of the lugs machined to give them a thinner profile. You notice the burr left side of the lug top. All of these burrs have to be removed by hand with a file and sanding. After they come off the lathe they head to the mill where the lug get "ventilated. I set up on the right, drill hole, rotate case 180 degrees and drill another hole. When they are all done I set up on the left and repeat the process for the remainder of the holes. When this is finished I finish de-burring the case, brush the lug tops, and it's ready for either a polished or aged finish. Here is a comparison between the original and re-shaped cases. I hope this sheds a little light on the process. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandshawn Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I was a machinist for many years...way before CNC was available to "hobbyists". I appreciate the effort put forth and hope to be in the first batch! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Maybe next time, if I remember, I'll shoot a video of the case on the lathe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini167 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 can't wait for the cases從我的iPhone使用Tapatalk 發送 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blame Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Great work JMB, Looking forward to (hopefully) build my 1016 with your case! The fact you're so open about your skills makes me smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSebWC Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Thanks for sharing this with us JMB would really like to see some video of the case work and also fabricating bezels also! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Maybe next batch I make I'll try to remember to shoot a video. I usually think about that stuff after I'm already done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 Great pics jmb. I still wear my old 1016 every so often with pride. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yeah, they wear nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altesporsche Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Used one of Justin's cases on my Space Dweller, amazing cases ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 4 hours ago, altesporsche said: Used one of Justin's cases on my Space Dweller, amazing cases ! Agree. Justin’s cases are amazing. Hoping to complete more 1016 projects in 2018! 4 hours ago, altesporsche said: Used one of Justin's cases on my Space Dweller, amazing cases ! Agree. Justin’s cases are amazing. Hoping to complete more 1016 projects in 2018! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummania Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Have a noob question...the 16200 case was fitted with sapphire crystal. What acrylic crystal and bezel will fit?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 takes the same crystal and bezel as a 1601. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummania Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Thanks. And does this take 28 or 29mm dial? Looking to build a 1016 with gilt dial...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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