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cornerstore · 13 October 2011, 01:50 PM

I read somewhere on another site someone discussing swapping out their Tudor 79090 dial and replacing it with a Rolex 1680 one. Is that even possible,the cases are the same and both are dates but would the ETA accept the 1680 dial? If so it makes me wonder how many of those are floating out there.

siewmaiwatch · 13 October 2011, 03:03 PM

Very nice, congrats!

Davvan · 13 October 2011, 08:44 PM

I don´t believe it´s that simple! Don´t know if the dial fits, different feet positions? Even if it did, you need a Rolex case back to complete the disguise.

Rolex and Tudor serial # dosen´t match, so the serial # would be a dead giveaway anyhow......to a WIS

Dan Pierce · 13 October 2011, 08:51 PM

I'm sure it's been tried. That's why it's always important to buy the seller and preform the proper due diligence before the sale.
dP

smallcandle · 14 October 2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by siewmaiwatch

Very nice, congrats!

Congrats about what?

To the OP's question, I'm far from an expert but I don't think it would be possible to successfully or correctly install a 1680 dial in a Tudor case. But I've been wrong one or two other times in my life...

cornerstore · 14 October 2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Davvan

I don´t believe it´s that simple! Don´t know if the dial fits, different feet positions? Even if it did, you need a Rolex case back to complete the disguise.

Rolex and Tudor serial # dosen´t match, so the serial # would be a dead giveaway anyhow......to a WIS

The feet positions that is what I was thinking also. I agree it wouldn't stand up to scrutiny.

cornerstore · 14 October 2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'm sure it's been tried. That's why it's always important to buy the seller and preform the proper due diligence before the sale.
dP

bang on

harry in montreal · 14 October 2011, 01:40 AM

why would you ruin a 79090 and possibly a 1680 dial. i think tht these items are worth more apart than together. it totally would delegitimize the watch and the dial.

however, i am curious to know the answer. there is no way that the ETA movement has the same feet position as the rolex movement.

cornerstore · 14 October 2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by harry in montreal

why would you ruin a 79090 and possibly a 1680 dial. i think tht these items are worth more apart than together. it totally would delegitimize the watch and the dial.

however, i am curious to know the answer. there is no way that the ETA movement has the same feet position as the rolex movement.

I agree Harry seems illogical.

jjmcd · 14 October 2011, 05:41 AM

ETA datewheel has a different font from the Rolex one, which will be a dead giveaway that it's been faked

Jocke · 14 October 2011, 05:43 AM

A Rolex dial will not fit a ETA without serious modifications. There is guys that cut the feets and glue it on.

cornerstore · 14 October 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

A Rolex dial will not fit a ETA without serious modifications. There is guys that cut the feets and glue it on.

Thanks for the info. good to know

acce1999 · 14 October 2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jjmcd

ETA datewheel has a different font from the Rolex one, which will be a dead giveaway that it's been faked

Not only that. The date wheel has a different diameter on the ETA caliber, so the date window is differently positioned. And hence is the plastic crystal different on the two watches too. The magnifying lens is closer to the edge on the 79090 compared to the 1680.

Best,

A

13 October 2011, 01:50 PM	#1
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	Rolex 1680 dials put in Tudor 79090's I read somewhere on another site someone discussing swapping out their Tudor 79090 dial and replacing it with a Rolex 1680 one. Is that even possible,the cases are the same and both are dates but would the ETA accept the 1680 dial? If so it makes me wonder how many of those are floating out there.

13 October 2011, 08:44 PM	#3
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 726	I don´t believe it´s that simple! Don´t know if the dial fits, different feet positions? Even if it did, you need a Rolex case back to complete the disguise. Rolex and Tudor serial # dosen´t match, so the serial # would be a dead giveaway anyhow......to a WIS __________________ Mare Nostrum

13 October 2011, 08:51 PM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	I'm sure it's been tried. That's why it's always important to buy the seller and preform the proper due diligence before the sale. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	A Rolex dial will not fit a ETA without serious modifications. There is guys that cut the feets and glue it on. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

13 October 2011, 03:03 PM	#2
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	Very nice, congrats!

14 October 2011, 01:40 AM	#8
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	why would you ruin a 79090 and possibly a 1680 dial. i think tht these items are worth more apart than together. it totally would delegitimize the watch and the dial. however, i am curious to know the answer. there is no way that the ETA movement has the same feet position as the rolex movement.

14 October 2011, 05:41 AM	#10
jjmcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 130	ETA datewheel has a different font from the Rolex one, which will be a dead giveaway that it's been faked

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