NH_Vintage 95 Posted May 26, 2023 Does anybody know the Lug hole diameter of a Datejust 16220?And the difference in a Raffles Drilled Lug case. Sent from my SM-A217F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,424 Posted May 26, 2023 Sorry, I don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,836 Posted May 26, 2023 I have a franken Datejust 16223 with gen caseset, but not got a set of calipers right now, so I'm useless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,424 Posted May 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, deju said: I have a franken Datejust 16223 with gen caseset, but not got a set of calipers right now, so I'm useless We're getting closer. Can't wait for the right answer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,079 Posted May 26, 2023 I believe it's somewhere between .0427mm and 17.6974mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NH_Vintage 95 Posted May 26, 2023 Ever think...... Why mention it Sent from my SM-A217F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,424 Posted May 26, 2023 There was a member BabaNJ that would know, as he's built a bucket load of these, but I can't find his name any more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,836 Posted May 26, 2023 @BabaNJ is the man you seek. 4 minutes ago, CupidStunt said: There was a member BabaNJ that would know, as he's built a bucket load of these, but I can't find his name any more? Others who may know.... @NCRich & @Popperini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,657 Posted May 26, 2023 Google says 1.8mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,424 Posted May 26, 2023 55 minutes ago, deju said: Others who may know.... @NCRich & @Popperini Yeah, @Popperini has probably trashed loads of these 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted May 26, 2023 On DSSD I drilled them 1.25 or 1.3mm to fit gen-like springbar (which I don't remember if they're 1.2 or 1.25mm...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popperini 17,601 Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, CupidStunt said: Yeah, @Popperini has probably trashed loads of these Dammit you all know me too well. When I’m massacring Rolex vintage cases, I do it using a 1.3mm drill bit, AKA The Ruinator. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Popperini said: Dammit you all know me too well. When I’m massacring Rolex vintage cases, I do it using a 1.3mm drill bit, AKA The Ruinator. It need to be a cobalt drill N42 for properly do a inox steel... Otherwise you'll mess up Like these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001829493802.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NH_Vintage 95 Posted May 26, 2023 Dammit you all know me too well. When I’m massacring Rolex vintage cases, I do it using a 1.3mm drill bit, AKA The Ruinator. So are we saying Vintage Datejust cases also have 2mm Springbars like the Sports models? Sent from my SM-A217F using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popperini 17,601 Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Essex_Loupe said: So are we saying Vintage Datejust cases also have 2mm Springbars like the Sports models? Oh I have absolutely no idea about that. If it was me, I'd just do it, and then find out afterwards that 2mm bars aren't designed for DJs. And the way I'd probably find that out is by Googling it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted May 26, 2023 I believe vintage datejust cases use the same springbars that vintage daytonas do. 1.8mm That means the hole isn't 1.2mm and the one from raffles is probably fine the way it is. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites