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watchmainspring · 6 February 2022, 10:50 PM

I know this would probably be frowned upon in the vintage community. But I was wondering if it's possible to swap the small to a big crown?

Is there a significant difference in case shape between the 6536/5508 and the 6538? Would it look awkward?

I do not foresee myself paying for a 6538 ever. If I buy the cheaper variants it could be fun to temporarily swap the crown.

Vlad · 7 February 2022, 04:41 AM

I believe case tube is different, so you might have to drill out the 5508 case to accept it. Sure you can do it, but why destroy a nice Rolex?

Don't forget that the dial is also different, as (as far as I remember) 6536/5508 were 100m watches and 6538/5510 were rated to 200m. I believe the bezels are also slightly different as well (little thicker).

linesiders · 7 February 2022, 05:09 AM

I think the tube size of the big crown is pretty close to the case thickness of the small font. Would be a bad idea IMO.

TimeToGo · 7 February 2022, 05:31 AM

Different size 6mm vs 8mm

scooba · 10 February 2022, 07:42 AM

I think the bezel is different to not interfere with the larger crown . Possibly a article was discussed on VRF

6 February 2022, 10:50 PM	#1
watchmainspring 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: Casio F91W Posts: 928	Is it possible to install a "big crown" on a 6536 or 5508? I know this would probably be frowned upon in the vintage community. But I was wondering if it's possible to swap the small to a big crown? Is there a significant difference in case shape between the 6536/5508 and the 6538? Would it look awkward? I do not foresee myself paying for a 6538 ever. If I buy the cheaper variants it could be fun to temporarily swap the crown.

7 February 2022, 05:09 AM	#3
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,501	I think the tube size of the big crown is pretty close to the case thickness of the small font. Would be a bad idea IMO. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

7 February 2022, 04:41 AM	#2
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	I believe case tube is different, so you might have to drill out the 5508 case to accept it. Sure you can do it, but why destroy a nice Rolex? Don't forget that the dial is also different, as (as far as I remember) 6536/5508 were 100m watches and 6538/5510 were rated to 200m. I believe the bezels are also slightly different as well (little thicker).

7 February 2022, 05:31 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,719	Different size 6mm vs 8mm

10 February 2022, 07:42 AM	#5
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,586	I think the bezel is different to not interfere with the larger crown . Possibly a article was discussed on VRF

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