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Old 13 October 2024, 11:29 AM   #1
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Will a 16610 crystal fit on a 16600 sea dweller?

Just picked up a 16600 and I'm not a fan of how tall the crystal is. I know its a thicker crystal for deeper dives, but I'd like a thinner crystal for everyday wear.

They are both 40mm, so will a 16610 crystal work?

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Old 13 October 2024, 03:35 PM   #2
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Not according to my size chart.

The 16600 is smaller by about 0.5mm
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Old 13 October 2024, 07:22 PM   #3
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No it will not.
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Old 14 October 2024, 12:58 AM   #4
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Thanks for the responses.
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Old 14 October 2024, 01:12 AM   #5
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Not according to my size chart.

The 16600 is smaller by about 0.5mm
What do you have on your size chart? I'm seeing 29.4mm. I wonder if this generic Cousins crystal at 29.5 will fit?
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Old 14 October 2024, 06:32 AM   #6
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Yep - Eddie is correct. 16600 crystal is indeed thicker
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Yep - Eddie is correct. 16600 crystal is indeed thicker
Thicker is cool. Is it the same diameter?
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Thicker is cool. Is it the same diameter?
Can't say for certain. Despite the fact that the crystal itself is thicker, you can install a thinner gasket for a "stouter" look. The SD gasket is also thicker than that on the 16610, I believe. As long as the hands clear, and assuming the diameters are the same, you'd be good with a 16610 gasket.
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I was referring to the diameters not being the same.

If the diameters were the same the crystal thickness would not be an issue.
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As the crystals are a different size diameter, using a different O-ring gasket is not advisable. Definitely unwise in the case of actual diving at depth.

It just takes a bit of water in the wrong place.
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Thicker is cool. Is it the same diameter?
No the 16600 is different slightly smaller in diameter.
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