panermaniac Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hi all, I have question... Would it be possible to switch the dial, hands, and movement from a 359 into the new 360 case? I really want a PVD/DLC 359 but to get it I would have to spend $300+ on the coating... so I was thinking that for the same price I could have 2 beautiful watches. Is it possible? I know that the 359 is about 18mm thick and the 360 is 17mm. Please help Thanks, iAn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Interesting question. One is an auto movement and the other is manual wind. I would imagine that accounts for the case thickness differences. I don't think anyone here has tried that yet, but the CG would definitely be wrong on the 360 for a 359. Also, the lug positions are definitely different (which wouldn't necessarily matter if you are just using a strap - only matter if you want to use a bracelet at some point). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks redwatch for your input. would the 1 mm thickness difference be a problem? would putting the view caseback from the 359 on the 360 case help? is that even possible? and when you say the CG would be wrong are you talking about the lack of TM REG on the 360's? or is there something else? the lugs aren't a problem as I always use straps.. or is there be a better PVD/DLC auto movement case that would be a better swap? OR.... ha sorry... so many questions. I wouldn't be in this boat if I could find a nice SANDWICH dial PVD/DLC with a CG.. most of them are sausage or lack CG Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vilius69 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Suggest PVD 359 because: better PVD finish no fitting troubles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks vilius69 for your reply. I think you are right but the only quote I have right now for PVDing a 359 is 330 euros.. which makes me rethink my plan Anyone know of a nice SANDWICH dial PVD/DLC with a CG?? anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Yes, exactly. The 359 has a very distinctive CG with the TM REG engraving on it (plus it is quite a bit fatter looking). I understand you not wanting to be out $300 on the coating, but you might find yourself with a 360 & a 359 and it not work. It's a bit of a risk I'd say and in the end, you won't necessarily get what you wanted in the first place. A DLC'd or PVD'd 359 would look pretty nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Have a look at Taka DLC coating service, it's around 150 euros www.2geek.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks everyone for your input.. very informative Thanks for the link PrDubis.. that's a much better price. Do you know anyone who has used them? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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