Heywood Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'd like to pick up one of these 1016 cases, but don't want to pay a fortune for it. Anybody know where these are coming from? Explorer 1 case auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 VN, I believe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 The engraving looks like nothing I've ever seen before, ech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I'd like to pick up one of these 1016 cases, but don't want to pay a fortune for it. Anybody know where these are coming from? Explorer 1 case auction pretty pricey for a rep case! I would rather buy a same era datejust case, like a 1601, and install a smooth bezel, gen. crystal, crown and tube. Would cost less money, and you would have some nice Rolex steel! Nothing beats a genuine case, even if the case number is different. I built a fantastic modern EX1 with a gen. 16200 case. chipped off the cyclops, installed genuine dial, some crappy rep hands on 2824-2 and it looks great. One day I'll get around to posting some pics. Still trying to find some decent hands to compliment the genuine dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks for the replies guys. I have an old 1603 case that I've thought I mivht use. but it's a bit beat up and I'd like to have something that's nicer looking. Stilty, I just finished up a modern Exp 1 based on a genuine 16200 case, rep dial from Josh and powered with an eta 2836. Will get around to posting some pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I agree with you guys! I love the explorer 1 models. I was browsing and found this old vintage explorer....woah.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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