Dial change 1675/16750 into GMT 16700
Just wondering if anyone could confirm if it would in theory be possible for an Authorised Dealer to install a vinatge 1675 or 16750 matt dial into a 16700? Would this fit, given the difference in these watches. e.g. acrylic v sapphire crystal etc,?
Thanks
An AD wouldn't do that.
Because your watch will not be accepted by Rolex after such a modification.
Therefore I doubt ( not sure ) that a matt 1675 or 16750 dial would go into a 16 700 case as these are not the same movements inside.
My advice: Even if it is technically possible ( which I doubt ), don't do it.
A 1675 is not too expensive, so you can easily buy one, and keep your 16700 to start a ... GMT Thema.
Best,
Nicolas.
1675/16750 query - parts
Hi
Thanks for the reply.
I suppose that my main reason for not going for 1675 in the first instnce was their age (youngest appear to be 1980?) and my concern that the older the watch, the more likely over time, that problems will occur - maybe that is not strictly the case?
Just out of interest, would be grateful for any thoughts on this - if I go for something like a 1675, is it likely that replacement parts etc will still be avaliable in the future? Would hate to invest in one, only to find out in few years time if it stops working, that it cannot be fixed. I'm sure this is a question already raised by others who have vintage watches..
Should say, I already have a1680 Sub (1979) for last 2 years and apart from running a couple of minutes fast per week, I have had no problems. The possibility of lack of parts in the future for my Sub has crossed my mind though!
Take it on the logical side...
If anybody could not repair or service a 1675, there would be a lot for sale at a ridiculously low price.
This is not the case.
The 1675 has been in production for 20 years, so many were made that you have, always, the possibility to find the parts to service / repair it.
Most complicated, but not impossible, is to find the dial, if you ruin it.
Here, I mean a gilt dial, and or a chapter ring one.
Buy a 1675 in good condition, service it, check that it is water resistant ( not to swim with, but to avoid any corrosion of gthe case, movement and dial ) and you'll be happy for years and years.
Best,
Nicolas;