Gabus Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 It looks like a Gen OP (1002) has the same specs as a early Explorer type. Can I swap a Yuki dial and hand set and have an accurate 1016 / 5500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yes, but it would be a 5500, not a 1016. Case size for the 1016 is larger. So you need the 5500 dial, not the 1016 dial, to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabus Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks, great to have it confirmed by an expert. I like the idea but not sure I want to franken a gen watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 It's an easy 5 minute swap for a watchmaker. Just keep the old dial and hands in case you want to swap back later. Let's face it, 1002's and 5500 Air Kings are at the bottom of the Rolex pecking order, worth $1k or so in decent shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 As alligoat mentioned, the 5500 is the smaller 34mm case/19mm lugs. The 1016 is 36mm/20mm lugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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