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Old 16 May 2024, 01:33 AM   #1
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Dial swap from 18038 to 18238.

Do you know if there would be any issues swapping a dial out on a day date 18238 from an older 18038?
I'm reading that some dials might be one mm narrower. I would think I'd have no issues but can't seem to find anything definitive online or in this forum. I would take to my dealer to have the swap done. Thanks.
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Old 16 May 2024, 03:49 AM   #2
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The Oysterquartz dials are smaller than the dials for the day date and datejust. There shouldn't be any issues going from 18038 to 18238 or 18238 to 18038.
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Old 16 May 2024, 04:18 AM   #3
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Old 16 May 2024, 01:19 PM   #4
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Day-Date 18238 and 18038 dials are interchangeable and will fit either model.
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