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6 November 2024, 07:30 AM | #1 |
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Replacing a 1601 dial
Hey all, I'm getting ready to receive a 1601 that was my grandpa's watch. At some point, he replaced the dial and I'm wanting to swap that dial out for a different dial myself. A question I can't seem to find the answer to is do I have to get a dial that's specifically made for a 1601 or could I use a 16013 dial?
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6 November 2024, 08:19 AM | #2 |
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You need a dial for the correct movement. Either an original or service 16xx dial.
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6 November 2024, 08:29 AM | #3 |
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As Dan said, the 160XX versions won't fit. You could get a 1603 dial or 1600 dial which will work in theory.
Post a pic of the current dial. There are some more collectible ones out there so we can advise if you should replace or not - putting aside personal preference. |
6 November 2024, 11:41 AM | #4 |
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You need to stay with a 4 digit pie pan dial. The 5 digit dials are for a different movement and are flat.
This site has always had good stuff but check condition. The price will usually reflect rarity and condition. https://www.firstclassdials.com/sear...prefix%5D=last
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What color are you leaning towards? |
9 November 2024, 03:42 AM | #6 |
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Really appreciate the help all! There's currently a white dial on it from what my dad told me, but I've always wanted a two tone with a champagne dial. Just love that look, a secondary choice was blue just because I love the way the two tone with a blue dial looks both on the actual bracelet as well as a brown leather band.
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9 November 2024, 03:54 AM | #7 |
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That would make your grandpa's watch into a true grandpa-watch.
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20 November 2024, 04:54 AM | #8 |
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Hey all, turns out, the watch is actually a very early year 16013 so that takes care of that. My dad told me he thought it wasn't a quickset model, turns out, he was wrong.
Another question on this front and this one does relate to my dad. He has a 116200 black dial but he also has a sub. Because they both are black dials, he's interested in swapping the dial on his datejust to get a different look. Very similar question that I started this thread with, can 160XX dials work on a 116200 or does he have to get a dial specific to the 116200. I think 160XX dials won't work, but I'm not 100% sure so I thought I'd get y'alls thoughts |
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