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TARDIS · 2 October 2012, 10:26 PM

Hi everyone,

I am hoping a member will guide me to a chart that shows the diameter of the crystal in the sport range.

Everyone seems to use the case diameter as a reference point, but I believe that the diameter of the crystal is just as important.

My latest acquisition, Exp 39mm has a 32mm diameter crystal and I was wondering how it compares with other models?

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 October 2012, 02:00 AM

Maybe this chart is useful.... see measure "2".

To add, I have the following measures for the Explorer II 216570:

Bezel edge to bezel edge: 41.5mm
Case diameter incl. crown: 45mm
Case Length: 48.7mm (lugs at 6 to lugs at 12)
Case thickness: 12.40mm incl. caseback and crystal
Lug width: 21mm (tapers down to the last link before clasp which is 15mm)
Clasp length: 35mm (including the the small protution at the springloaded tip: 36mm)
Crown diameter: 7mm - same size as Milgauss 116400 crown (standard TwinLock is 6mm)
Crystal diameter: 33.5mm
Dial diameter: 30mm (from INNER edge of rehaut to the other)
Width of minute hand: 2mm
Width of indices: 2mm
Weight incl. all links: 157g (same weight as Milgauss 116400)

Plus these measures of the Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660:

in milimetres:

1. 32
2. 43
3. 48
4. 21
5. 28
6. 52

Dial diameter: 28mm

Case thickness: 17.68mm

onkyo · 3 October 2012, 12:21 PM

Nice info Bo...

Thanks for posting.

TARDIS · 3 October 2012, 03:54 PM

Thanks Bo, that's very interesting.

My 214270 has an illusional appearance that the dial face is small, but it is around the same size as the 'big boys'. My wife said she liked my Explorer 39mm as it had passing resemblance to a sub no date sans the bezel. Very passing IMO! I think she may be secretly liking this model for herself!

Models like the Sub and GMT have timer bezels that create the illusion of the dial face being a lot larger, when it is only marginally different from mine.

I also own a watch (non-rolex) that has the crystal extending all the way to the case edge and this gives the illusion that the watch is bigger.

The diameter of the crystal has some influence about a watch wearing big or small on the wrist.

Psmith · 3 October 2012, 10:43 PM

Here you go Steve (some are previous models)...

Yacht-Master - 25.25 mm
Daytona - 30.5 mm
GMT-Master II - 30.5 mm
GMT-Master - 30.5 mm
Explorer II - 30.5 mm
Submariner - 30.5 mm
Sea-Dweller - 29.5 mm

2 October 2012, 10:26 PM	#1
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Crystal diameters Hi everyone, I am hoping a member will guide me to a chart that shows the diameter of the crystal in the sport range. Everyone seems to use the case diameter as a reference point, but I believe that the diameter of the crystal is just as important. My latest acquisition, Exp 39mm has a 32mm diameter crystal and I was wondering how it compares with other models?

3 October 2012, 02:00 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Maybe this chart is useful.... see measure "2". To add, I have the following measures for the Explorer II 216570: Bezel edge to bezel edge: 41.5mm Case diameter incl. crown: 45mm Case Length: 48.7mm (lugs at 6 to lugs at 12) Case thickness: 12.40mm incl. caseback and crystal Lug width: 21mm (tapers down to the last link before clasp which is 15mm) Clasp length: 35mm (including the the small protution at the springloaded tip: 36mm) Crown diameter: 7mm - same size as Milgauss 116400 crown (standard TwinLock is 6mm) Crystal diameter: 33.5mm Dial diameter: 30mm (from INNER edge of rehaut to the other) Width of minute hand: 2mm Width of indices: 2mm Weight incl. all links: 157g (same weight as Milgauss 116400) Plus these measures of the Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660: in milimetres: 1. 32 2. 43 3. 48 4. 21 5. 28 6. 52 Dial diameter: 28mm Case thickness: 17.68mm __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 October 2012, 10:43 PM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Here you go Steve (some are previous models)... Yacht-Master - 25.25 mm Daytona - 30.5 mm GMT-Master II - 30.5 mm GMT-Master - 30.5 mm Explorer II - 30.5 mm Submariner - 30.5 mm Sea-Dweller - 29.5 mm __________________

3 October 2012, 12:21 PM	#3
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Nice info Bo... Thanks for posting.

3 October 2012, 03:54 PM	#4
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Thanks Bo, that's very interesting. My 214270 has an illusional appearance that the dial face is small, but it is around the same size as the 'big boys'. My wife said she liked my Explorer 39mm as it had passing resemblance to a sub no date sans the bezel. Very passing IMO! I think she may be secretly liking this model for herself! Models like the Sub and GMT have timer bezels that create the illusion of the dial face being a lot larger, when it is only marginally different from mine. I also own a watch (non-rolex) that has the crystal extending all the way to the case edge and this gives the illusion that the watch is bigger. The diameter of the crystal has some influence about a watch wearing big or small on the wrist.

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