seagoing3 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hello, I have a Gen 16200 DJ case and i want to put a Explorer I dial in it to complete the Project i have had laying around for ever. Can someone tell me if a Rep dial will fit int the gen case and who would be a good source for one. Thanks in advance, I'm knew here and to the building of a franken watch so please be patience. We all have to start somewhere... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Welcome. I think the quality dials from the usual sources (Yuki, ingod, NDT, etc.) should fit fine. Since LHOOQ has ran out of hand-me-down dials he has rejected I think he had determined that the ingod dial was the best at the time he built his "herd". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I checked Ingod44 and he has no dials for sale at this time. He comes and goes w/ dials for sale. Yuki has a decent gilt dial that would fit and the price is fair http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6380817/7445432.htm He also has a later dial with white lettering, and it doesn't look too bad, but Yuki's quality varies, so you might not get what is pictured. NDT is more expensive, but more consistent in quality typically. You're looking at cutting/removing the dial feet. A 2824-2 would fit in this case and with a spacer ring and a set of hands (eta), you'd be close. Crown would be either a 6mm or a 5.3mm. LHOOQ knows more about the 16200 build, I've only done the 1601 Explorer. But he's crossing the Canadian Rockies so he may be out for a while, or maybe he'll check in, who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Here I am! But I've little to add to what alligoat and jmb have already said. You should have no problem fitting rep Explorer dials in a genuine case, but the bigger issue is the dearth of good dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 thanks everyone for the reply's and guidance I think a good quality rep dial with ETA dial feet would be just the ticket don't know if that type of thing is out there. I have the Gen crown thanks to Ubi and i got a Stilty spacer ring for my 2824 so now just to find the right dial and get it put together I've been gathering parts of this for 3 years on and off, it seem to lack the follow thru this hobby needs. Guess that explains why its 3rd tier on my hobby list after racing bikes and playing guitar. thanks again all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Seagoing - Are you looking to build a vintage 1016 or a modern version of the Exp 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I was wanting to do a modern version the case i have is a modern 16200 DJ case ( mid 90's) so looking for a modern dial not a matte one Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi guys I'm getting closer on this one I was able to get a rep dial and the hour and min hands but i am in need of a seconds hand for the project if any of you have a seconds hand that would work on a modern explorer I please let me know. I also need to remove the cyclops from my gen crystal if you have any tips I'm all ears. I'm off to search the forum know for that its got to be on here somewhere. thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanic Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Removal of the cyclopes is pretty simple. If you have a butane torch cigarette lighter use that on the cyclopes for a few seconds (wait until very tiny bubbles form under the cyclopes), then slide an xacto/utility knife to pop it off. If you don't have a torch lighter you can also use a soldering iron, just place it directly on the cyclopes, the second step still applies. I even did it once with the burner on my stove, but be careful that this takes a second or two, otherwise you can risk discoloring the metal. I do not recommend this unless you are desperate. Let it cool, clean with windex and you're done! Edited October 28, 2011 by japanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I got the cyclops off thanks for the pointers now all i need is a seconds hand and she can get put together, Anyone know where i can get just a seconds hand? I have the other two they came with the dial from a very nice forum member so saw my project thread and helped me out. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 The seconds hand in this set (less than $15) may work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I made progress on the Explorer build today i got the hands set and was casing the whole thing up when i was having a bit of trouble with the Stem and crown lining up properly. Nothing that cant be fixed i thing i just need to file a bit of brass off the out side of the brass spacer ring in order to get it to fit a little less tight. Its like a press fit right now and i think i need to be able to move it a bit to allow the stem to line up properly. Well long story short i broke the stem of my ETA 2824-2 and now need a new one. anyone know where i can order one i searched ebay but couldn't find any in the states. some pics cant believe i didn't take any with the hands on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Well the explorer build is done just finished cutting and installing my new stem. Thanks to all of you who provided guidance and parts. Here are a few quick iPhone pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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