Mark_zijn Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) I was wondering if it is possible to convert my franken 16030 to a 16220? I googled the differences between them, and the main differences (besides the movement) is the crystal. Can I just swap the plexi for a sapphire, or are the case and bezel too different? If it's possible to switch the crystal, what is the part number and where can I find the best sapphire crystal? Thank you! Edited January 19, 2017 by Mark_zijn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 what movement in your 16030 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 You can swap out the crystal- there's an aftermarket sapphire crystal that will work- it's parabolic on the inside so as not to impede the hand movement. Then you should have a 16000 DJ that looks like a 16200 DJ w/ a sapphire crystal. Other than the stem position on the cases, the two cases are pretty much the same. Ebay or google are the place to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_zijn Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 16 minutes ago, mymanmatt said: what movement in your 16030 To be honest, I don't know... i had a rep day-date laying around, took the day disc off, and it fits perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Yes you can swap. You'll need a sapphire for a 162XX and a bezel for a 162XX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 "I was wondering if it is possible to convert my franken 16030 to a 16220?" If the 16030 case is genuine...best bet is to do as alligoat said and go with a sapphire conversion. Sapphire 162xx cases have taller bezels though. They are made a little bit taller so they will reach up far enough to clamp the gasket tightly against the crystal. Case necks are the same OD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I don't think you will like the conversion crystal. I does look strange when you have it on the watch. If you use it, you'll see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_zijn Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Thanks for all the feedback! i think i keep the watch as is. I will keep searching for the perfect 16200 to complete the trio 16030, 16200 and 116200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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