5-Axis CNC & Horological Architecture
The Custom Rolex Explorer Tiffany Blue Dial Reference 1016 is a 5-axis Swiss CNC commission machined in 904L Stainless Steel Custom Architecture (36.0 mm x 11.5 mm) weighing 101.0g on our Mettler-Toledo analytical balance, driven by Rolex Manufacture Cal. 3230 regulated to +0.4 s/d, 299 deg at 28,800 vph with a 72-hour power reserve beneath a double anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
| 01 / CNC Blueprint Entity & Reference | Rolex — Oyster Perpetual Explorer | Ref. 1016 | SKU: AT-CNC-1016-W615 |
|---|---|
| 02 / 5-Axis CNC Metallurgy & Gold Purity | 904L Stainless Steel Custom Architecture — 5-Axis Swiss CNC Precision Architecture • 1:1 Authentic Reference Mass • Bespoke Collector Commission |
| 03 / Analytical Bench Weight (1:1 Reference Mass) | 101.0g — 1:1 Authentic Reference Mass Verified on Mettler-Toledo Analytical Scale |
| 04 / Custom Bezel, Gem-Setting & Case Geometry | Precision Brushed & Polished CNC Edition Bezel with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal • 101.0g 904L Steel Edition • 36.0 mm x 11.5 mm |
| 05 / Regulated Super Clone Movement Calibre | Rolex Manufacture Cal. 3230 — Swiss Super Clone Mechanical Calibre Regulated to +0.4 s/d, 299 deg |
| 06 / Barrel Power Reserve & Balance Frequency | 72-Hour Power Reserve • 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Free-Sprung Balance Wheel |
| 07 / Optical Sapphire Crystal (Double AR) & Sealing | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal with Double Anti-Reflective Coating • 100m / 330 ft |
| 08 / Bespoke Dial & Integrated Bracelet Spec | 36.0 mm x 11.5 mm • Tiffany Turquoise Lacquer Dial with Hand-Finished Luminous Appliques & Hands • Hand-Brushed & Chamfered Integrated Solid Link Bracelet & Deployant Clasp |
Engineered inside our Geneva 5-axis CNC Rolex custom atelier, the Custom Rolex Explorer Tiffany Blue Dial Reference 1016 is machined from solid 904L Stainless Steel Custom Architecture billets to micron-level tolerances (36.0 mm x 11.5 mm). Every bevel, lug chamfer, and Tiffany Turquoise Lacquer Dial with Hand-Finished Luminous Appliques & Hands is hand-finished on our watchmaker bench, yielding a certified reference weight of 101.0g verified under our Fischer XRF and Mettler-Toledo QC protocol.
What Are the Horological & Metallurgical Benchmarks of Rolex Rolex Flagship Ref. 1016?
The Rolex Rolex Flagship Reference 1016 is a precision-engineered luxury timepiece crafted in 904L Stainless Steel Custom Architecture (36.0 mm x 11.5 mm) with Tiffany Turquoise Lacquer Dial with Hand-Finished Luminous Appliques & Hands, Precision Brushed & Polished CNC Edition Bezel with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal, and a verified Mettler-Toledo mass of 101.0g, because the Rolex Manufacture Cal. 3230 movement is regulated across six positions to chronometric tolerances with a 72-hour power reserve.
5 Core CNC & Chronometric Specifications:
- Blueprint Reference: Custom Rolex Explorer Tiffany Blue Dial — Official Ref. 1016 (SKU: AT-CNC-1016-W615).
- 5-Axis CNC Metallurgy: 904L Stainless Steel Custom Architecture case (36.0 mm x 11.5 mm) and Precision Brushed & Polished CNC Edition Bezel with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal with hand-polished chamfers.
- Verified Bench Mass: 101.0g confirmed on a Mettler-Toledo analytical gram scale prior to dispatch.
- Super Clone Calibre: Rolex Manufacture Cal. 3230 operating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with 72-hour power reserve and +0.4 s/d, 299 deg accuracy.
- Sapphire Optics & Sizing: Double anti-reflective sapphire crystal, 100m / 330 ft sealing, and 19 wrist sizing options (14.0–22.0 cm).
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How is the 904L Steel Edition case of this Rolex 1016 machined?
Our Geneva CNC specialists mill the monobloc middle case, bezel, and bracelet geometry on 5-axis Swiss machining centers in 904L Stainless Steel Custom Architecture to achieve the authentic 101.0g reference mass.
Can the bracelet or strap be pre-sized to my exact wrist circumference?
Yes. Choose from 19 precision wrist circumference options (14.0 cm to 22.0 cm, or full unsized factory length). All removed solid links are sealed inside your presentation box.
How is the Rolex Manufacture Cal. 3230 tested on the atelier workbench?
We record a personalized 4K bench video showing the Rolex Manufacture Cal. 3230 (28,800 vph, 72-hour reserve) running at +0.4 s/d, 299 deg on our Witschi Chronoscope alongside Fischer XRF and Mettler-Toledo gram scale verification.
What dial and bezel specifications distinguish Rolex Rolex Flagship Ref. 1016?
Reference 1016 combines Tiffany Turquoise Lacquer Dial with Hand-Finished Luminous Appliques & Hands and Precision Brushed & Polished CNC Edition Bezel with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal within a 36.0 mm x 11.5 mm 904L Stainless Steel Custom Architecture case weighing 101.0g, verified via Fischer XRF spectroscopy and powered by Rolex Manufacture Cal. 3230.
Custom Rolex Explorer Tiffany Blue Dial Ref. 1016
5-Axis Swiss CNC 904L Stainless Steel Custom Architecture • 101.0g Verified Mass • Regulated Rolex Manufacture Cal. 3230