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Franken 1016 Rolex Explorer I


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Re-dial, Gen case (16200), movement ETA 2846, aftermarket Tropic 22 crystal in bad shape, gen crown and tube, Tudor hands

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gen dial

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lug-holes need drilling to take 2mm springbars

gen 78360 with 580 endlinks

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Man P, you've been busy lately! That dial in there now gives it the older 1016 look. Or is it the T-22 crystal that makes the dial look old? At any rate, very nice, congrats.

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Damn, I mixed up - yes they are shorter but not thinner, you are right. Some people use them for overpolished 40mm cases were the bars already look through the lugholes. :D

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wow, that's looking very sexy.

The exp I is a very nice watch to have, besides is super comfortable, a little small for what we actually see. Nice job!!

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ExpI is such a classic!

Congrats for this wonderful franken!

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Looking good! This is a great classic...

Damn, I mixed up - yes they are shorter but not thinner, you are right. Some people use them for overpolished 40mm cases were the bars already look through the lugholes. :D

Hmmmm... I sometimes like it when the bars are poking through the lugs a bit. Think it gives the watch a nice tool look to it... Like it's lived a life with purpose...

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Love the 1016 will be nice to see it completed. I like to see bars in the lug holes as well - it says "I mean business" :D

Plus, those little lug bars sticking out are perfect for catching the hook of a bra for ease of removal ;)

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Gen 1016 springbars are not 2mm. :)

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Submariner/1016 springbar plugs are about 1.2mm where they pass through the lugs and the center tube is 2.0mm.

Allow a little clearance for the 1.2mm plugs when drilling the lugs.

  • 9 months later...
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A genuine rolex 25-22 crystal (or generic made to oem specs) will fit a 16200 etc case.

A 25-22 crystal will also fit a 16000 etc case.

A standard bezel for a 16200 etc will not press over a 25-22 crystal because the crystal has thicker sidewalls making the outer diameter larger.

A standard bezel for a 16000 will not fit over a 25-22 crystal for the same reason.

A 16200 bezel is taller than a 16000 bezel.

The inside diameter of any standard DJ bezel will have to machined to fit a 25-22 crystal.

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