Are 16800 and 16803 hands interchangeable?

[taniame]

I know the gold hands don't go on 16800s but I found an eBay listing of 16803 "Silver Hands":

Sorry i can't post links but the ebay item number is 135041465686 while the title is Original Vintage Silver Rolex Submariner 16803 Three Hand Set

Can i install them on my 16800 circa 1985? My 16800 is so close to perfection while just the second hand is a service part.

Thanks in advance

[antrolexsub]

They’ll fit, same movement.

[taniame]

Originally Posted by antrolexsub

They’ll fit, same movement.

Thanks, been looking for a second hand for my 16800 circa 1985. It is really a pain in the arse lol

[TimeToGo]

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Obviously those silver hands (or white gold) are not for a 16803. Listed here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/135041465686

You are going on the premise that the Rolex bag containing the hands identifies the content correct. The Rolex bag is coded 13-16803/810, which is an indication of a 16803 dial (not hands). So these hands "are out of place" there, mismatch baggie.

There are plenty of "silver hand" examples on Ebay at around $300.

I do not think the hour hand looks correct for your movement - but the pics are poor.

Good Luck

[Toptimes]

Installing hands from a Rolex model that is slightly different from your own can be a tricky matter, especially with vintage watches where authenticity and originality are highly valued.

[taniame]

Thanks all. Got it figured out.

[taniame]

Anyone know where is the best place to buy vintage Rolex parts? Thanks! Trying to locate a correct second hand for my 16800.

[TimeToGo]

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TRF User Greekbum has a lot of parts.
Send him a PM..