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Erk78 · 25 December 2014, 01:18 AM

Hi fellas,

I have a vintage 16013 datejust with the 3035 movement.
I just fell in love with a current 116233 datejust dial. Since my watch is still running in COSC and minty shape, it is not logical to pay over 7-8k for a very similar watch.

I am planning to change the dial of my 16013 to a new style one. Found it on eBay already in good condition.
I am pretty sure i had heard before that 3035 and new 3135 movements have the same dial feet and date window positions so the dials should be interchangeable. Can anyone please confirm that 116223 dail/hands set will fit on my 16013 running 3035 movement?

PS: Had already changed the plexi to a sapphire crystal too

azguy · 25 December 2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Erk78

PS: Had already changed the plexi to a sapphire crystal too

swish77 · 25 December 2014, 11:10 AM

I don't know the answer, but .... why do it? Those old Plexi DJs are so cool. And some of the old dials are beautiful, too. Gray, silver, blue, linen. You could swap out a correct dial and still have the feel of a vintage Rolex. Otherwise you're going to end up with a hybrid watch. If you really don't like the vintage feel of the old DJs, why not just sell it and get a brand new DJ?

Frosty · 26 December 2014, 08:34 AM

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V.lats97nsx · 25 December 2014, 11:42 AM

Your better off finding one that will fit the 16013. There are many many to choose from. For around 500 dollars you can basically get anything you want.

Lgear080 · 25 December 2014, 12:17 PM

New dial won't fit.

Totally different watch. It's all in the details.
If you're persistent you'll find a good deal.
Don't butcher your 16013.

Erk78 · 26 December 2014, 07:18 AM

Well i just loved the look of that blue dial with lume inside the baton markers!

My dj is silver dial and i was thinking about buying a blue dial too. And why not buy this new dial than?

My watchsmith told me that it was possible since the movements have the same dial feet position and height.
But now i am confused :(

iea22 · 31 October 2015, 03:53 PM

Brilliant....

Old Expat Beast · 2 November 2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by iea22

Brilliant....

All you do when you drag up an old thread with a needless one-word comment is confuse others, who just start answering a question from 2014.

Lgear080 · 26 December 2014, 05:28 PM

My impression is that the new generation dials won't fit the older cases.

Maybe I'm wrong...

soundserious · 27 December 2014, 02:58 PM

The dial will fit and go for it. The vast majority of vintage Datejusts aren't collectible at all so one of the fun things about them is changing out dials and bezels etc. It's a relatively inexpensive way to breathe life into a tired looking watch.

Lordofrolex · 31 October 2015, 04:38 PM

Hey if you like it do it

jvmartin · 31 October 2015, 04:52 PM

The current Datejust model has a 3135 caliber movement. The 3135 dials fit 3035 calibers as well so technically it should fit. Never seen this done before but I'm sure its been done!

eliwise · 2 November 2015, 09:07 AM

There are plenty of older blue dials that will fit your DJ. Spend some time looking around and you'll likely find one.

25 December 2014, 01:18 AM	#1
Erk78 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Turkey Posts: 25	Datejust dial swap Hi fellas, I have a vintage 16013 datejust with the 3035 movement. I just fell in love with a current 116233 datejust dial. Since my watch is still running in COSC and minty shape, it is not logical to pay over 7-8k for a very similar watch. I am planning to change the dial of my 16013 to a new style one. Found it on eBay already in good condition. I am pretty sure i had heard before that 3035 and new 3135 movements have the same dial feet and date window positions so the dials should be interchangeable. Can anyone please confirm that 116223 dail/hands set will fit on my 16013 running 3035 movement? PS: Had already changed the plexi to a sapphire crystal too

31 October 2015, 04:38 PM	#12
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Hey if you like it do it __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

2 November 2015, 09:07 AM	#14
eliwise "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 16753 GMT Posts: 66	There are plenty of older blue dials that will fit your DJ. Spend some time looking around and you'll likely find one. __________________ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. -Hunter Thompson 16013, 16013, 1675/3, 6694, Sinn 103 Sa Ty, PAM00183

25 December 2014, 11:10 AM	#3
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,985	I don't know the answer, but .... why do it? Those old Plexi DJs are so cool. And some of the old dials are beautiful, too. Gray, silver, blue, linen. You could swap out a correct dial and still have the feel of a vintage Rolex. Otherwise you're going to end up with a hybrid watch. If you really don't like the vintage feel of the old DJs, why not just sell it and get a brand new DJ?

25 December 2014, 11:42 AM	#5
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 4,094	Your better off finding one that will fit the 16013. There are many many to choose from. For around 500 dollars you can basically get anything you want.

25 December 2014, 12:17 PM	#6
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	New dial won't fit. Totally different watch. It's all in the details. If you're persistent you'll find a good deal. Don't butcher your 16013.

26 December 2014, 07:18 AM	#7
Erk78 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Turkey Posts: 25	Well i just loved the look of that blue dial with lume inside the baton markers! My dj is silver dial and i was thinking about buying a blue dial too. And why not buy this new dial than? My watchsmith told me that it was possible since the movements have the same dial feet position and height. But now i am confused :(

31 October 2015, 03:53 PM	#8
iea22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tebs Location: houston tx Watch: Rolex Posts: 3	Brilliant....

26 December 2014, 05:28 PM	#10
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	My impression is that the new generation dials won't fit the older cases. Maybe I'm wrong...

27 December 2014, 02:58 PM	#11
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	The dial will fit and go for it. The vast majority of vintage Datejusts aren't collectible at all so one of the fun things about them is changing out dials and bezels etc. It's a relatively inexpensive way to breathe life into a tired looking watch.

31 October 2015, 04:52 PM	#13
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	The current Datejust model has a 3135 caliber movement. The 3135 dials fit 3035 calibers as well so technically it should fit. Never seen this done before but I'm sure its been done!

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