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Some more 16520 parts arrived!


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Today I received a very first piece of my 16520 Daytona puzzle.

An amazing black luminova dial.

Here are some pics for you:

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And a comparison of a 16520 with a 116520 dial:

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Will keep you all updated about the progress in this thread.

Thanks

Maciek

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Wow. This is going to be a great project, especially the reason for the project. I hug my dog a little harder and walk him a little further everyday and for that I thank you. It's so easy for one to get wrapped up in their lives and issues. He brings me immense joy.

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Freddy... I believe case should be machined properly.... as it is genuine :)

Movement is brand spanking new so I do not think I will encounter any problems there either...

Can't wait to have it finished myself!

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:) The hands are always tricky to fit...

Rolex changes the hour, minute and 4th wheels out, as well as all the subsidiary pinions. So... The Rolex hands aren't a direct fit to the standard El Primero bits...

Ah, I was not aware of this. That will definitely make this project more interesting (& complicated). :whistling:

Is this a straightforward broaching job or does it require retro-fitting additional gen wheels/pinions?

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Well... The preferred method, of course, is to just fit the right parts. However, those parts can be tricky to track down.

I myself reduced the tubes down on mine. Perhaps not the best solution to the problem, but one that I'll accept as a good alternative. Just have to be careful (though I know you did this with your 116520 hands). Not too terribly difficult...

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Is there another remedie for the hands?

I remember the last daytona of riverwindmds...he putted a beautiful white dial but it got a little ruined because of hands friction.

After hearing this comment I know I cant rely on my watchmaster since he may have no clue about this...and he is very bad when it comes to hunt pieces.

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Sorry for no new pics but I have another update.

My brand new beautiful elprimero is here!

This movement really IS amazing!

Will try to post some pics later tonight.

Thanks!

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OK, managed to take some pics today.

Here is a heart of my soon to be completed watch:

NOS El Primero 400 that was made for Ebel:

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And here is what I already got:

- Gen 16520 Dial

- Gen 16520 Hands

- Ebel 134 El Primero

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Case should be here around monday, bracelet around friday. :)

Thanks!

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Update:

Now it finally looks like a watch!!

Today the case arrived! It is a gen case with gen bezel, gen crystal, gen bezel, gen grown and gen pushers :) :)

I can't even say how happy I am.

Some pics:

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It is so FLAT! I love it!

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The parts that I have are mainly thanks to wonderful members of this forum - I would like to say my first THANK YOU here - you know who you are and I will make sure to name you all when the project is finished!

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