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watchmakers4 · 19 October 2023, 10:29 PM

Hi - a thought just crossed my mind and I was curious if anyone knew a definitive answer. I'm not saying I'm going to ever going to do this, but out of curiosity - does anyone know if it is possible to replace the current Explorer 36 (124270) dial with a 1016 dial? In my head, I'm thinking it would work. Thoughts?

DJ2020 · 19 October 2023, 10:37 PM

I believe you will find the mounting is totally different for the dial between the 2 dials.

WatchSmith · 19 October 2023, 11:26 PM

The 1016 used a 15xx series movement and the dial feet are in different locations than on 31xx or 32xx movements. In fact the 32xx movements have a different system altogether that use dials without feet that friction fit over the movement top plate like a tupperware lid.

watchmakers4 · 20 October 2023, 02:59 AM

Ahh I see, thank you for the responses. Again, I wasn't planning on doing it, just a thought that popped into my head and I was curious.

Cheers.

19 October 2023, 10:29 PM	#1
watchmakers4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Ted Location: New York, NY Watch: Explorer 124270 Posts: 70	1016 dial on 124270? Hi - a thought just crossed my mind and I was curious if anyone knew a definitive answer. I'm not saying I'm going to ever going to do this, but out of curiosity - does anyone know if it is possible to replace the current Explorer 36 (124270) dial with a 1016 dial? In my head, I'm thinking it would work. Thoughts?

19 October 2023, 10:37 PM	#2
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	I believe you will find the mounting is totally different for the dial between the 2 dials. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

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19 October 2023, 11:26 PM	#3
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	The 1016 used a 15xx series movement and the dial feet are in different locations than on 31xx or 32xx movements. In fact the 32xx movements have a different system altogether that use dials without feet that friction fit over the movement top plate like a tupperware lid.

20 October 2023, 02:59 AM	#4
watchmakers4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Ted Location: New York, NY Watch: Explorer 124270 Posts: 70	Ahh I see, thank you for the responses. Again, I wasn't planning on doing it, just a thought that popped into my head and I was curious. Cheers.

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