Dial size

[Timetracker]

Random thoughts today, while fretting over football and is it safe to wear my watch while holding down the couch😂

But seriously…….can anyone point to a resource re: dial size only? For example, the ‘professional’ models now cover 36-44mm in case diameter, correct? That got me pondering actual dial sizes.

Let er rip.

[Timetracker]

Buehler……….Buehler?��

[Mendota]

Quick google search Rolex dial sizes and also go over on Chrono 24 and Ebay. You can look at actual dials for sale and the measurements will all be there.

[Timetracker]

Originally Posted by Mendota

Quick google search Rolex dial sizes and also go over on Chrono 24 and Ebay. You can look at actual dials for sale and the measurements will all be there.

Thank you! My searches all seemed to pull up case sizes, not dials, but I’ll certainly give it a look.

[Mendota]

Here's a 14060m dial just for example. This particular model is 26.9mm. I know some of the other subs, such as 16800 were 27.4mm. It's indeed tricky with searches. I think ebay might be easier or watchuseek because there are so many parts for sale and you can search those listings.

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[watchwatcher]

This is a few years old, so it doesn't have all the newer models, but it gives you an idea. I stole it from another member, so I hope he doesn't mind.

[dandigangi]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

This is a few years old, so it doesn't have all the newer models, but it gives you an idea. I stole it from another member, so I hope he doesn't mind.

This is super helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

This is a few years old, so it doesn't have all the newer models, but it gives you an idea. I stole it from another member, so I hope he doesn't mind.

I was trying to do the same, but couldn’t find the thread.

You’re a better thief than I

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Timetracker

Random thoughts today, while fretting over football and is it safe to wear my watch while holding down the couch��

But seriously…….can anyone point to a resource re: dial size only? For example, the ‘professional’ models now cover 36-44mm in case diameter, correct? That got me pondering actual dial sizes.

Let er rip.

The old SeaDwellers had a smaller dial than the Subs, which made sense, because they were the only date models without a cyclops. By making the dial smaller, it pushes the date window closer to the edge, so the dial doesn’t look as off-balanced without the cyclops.

[Joearch]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

The old SeaDwellers had a smaller dial than the Subs, which made sense, because they were the only date models without a cyclops. By making the dial smaller, it pushes the date window closer to the edge, so the dial doesn’t look as off-balanced without the cyclops.

I thought the SD dial was a smaller diameter so the crystal could be smaller combined with additional thickness could withstand the addition pressure that comes with increased depth rating.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

This is a few years old, so it doesn't have all the newer models, but it gives you an idea. I stole it from another member, so I hope he doesn't mind.

Those are case sizes and NOT the actual dial size, just FYI. That's not what he is looking for.

[Mendota]

Do you have a specific model you are trying to locate a replacement dial for? If you can provide the actual model and reference number for the watch that would be helpful. With parts you have to be very specific otherwise Google is not your friend with this.

Watchuseek, vintage rolex forum, chrono24, Ebay, Timezone and others are going to be better resources for searching for dials. First things first, however, you need to decide exactly what you are looking for. You can't be general. You have to be exact otherwise you are never going to find it. That's how it is hunting for parts.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Mendota

Those are case sizes and NOT the actual dial size, just FYI. That's not what he is looking for.

Although the case size is listed below each dial for reference, the graphic clearly shows the size of each model's dial, in relation to the dial size of the other models...which is what I thought the OP was looking for.

If, however, I've misinterpreted that, I'm all ears as to the errors of my ways.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Although the case size is listed below each dial for reference, the graphic clearly shows the size of each model's dial, in relation to the dial size of the other models...which is what I thought the OP was looking for.

If, however, I've misinterpreted that, I'm all ears as to the errors of my ways.

No worries and maybe I was wrong. I was thinking he wanted the actual dial dimensions in mm but if he was only curious to see how they differed visually without getting technical, then your pic nails it because they are all lined up side by side.