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Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Jason
Location: Socal
Watch: Rolex 116520
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Are 16800 and 16803 hands interchangeable?
I know the gold hands don't go on 16800s but I found an eBay listing of 16803 "Silver Hands":
Sorry i can't post links but the ebay item number is 135041465686 while the title is Original Vintage Silver Rolex Submariner 16803 Three Hand Set Can i install them on my 16800 circa 1985? My 16800 is so close to perfection while just the second hand is a service part. Thanks in advance |
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#2 |
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Location: Earth
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They’ll fit, same movement.
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Real Name: Jason
Location: Socal
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Location: North Florida
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Obviously those silver hands (or white gold) are not for a 16803. Listed here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/135041465686 You are going on the premise that the Rolex bag containing the hands identifies the content correct. The Rolex bag is coded 13-16803/810, which is an indication of a 16803 dial (not hands). So these hands "are out of place" there, mismatch baggie. There are plenty of "silver hand" examples on Ebay at around $300. I do not think the hour hand looks correct for your movement - but the pics are poor. Good Luck |
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Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Minnesota, USA
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Installing hands from a Rolex model that is slightly different from your own can be a tricky matter, especially with vintage watches where authenticity and originality are highly valued.
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