mead861 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Does anyone know if a 16000 caseback will fit on a 16200? I need a caseback for a 16200 and was wondering if any other models will fit the 16200. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I would think it would work. The cases are slightly different, but they're both 36mm and Rolex is known for keeping things simple- dial for a 16000 and 16200 DJ are interchangeable even though the movements are different- dial feet are in the same place. Certainly worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead861 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I might build this into a 1016 Explorer. Not sure. I got a smoking deal on the case so I couldn't say no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 You'd have to fit a plastic crystal on a 16200 case to build a 1016. I built a 1016 with a 1601 case and it turned out very nicely- can't remember which crystal I used w/o a cyclops- maybe a T-21 and jmb turned a bezel for me- it's WR to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 "Does anyone know if a 16000 caseback will fit on a 16200? I need a caseback for a 16200 and was wondering if any other models will fit the 16200." All steel/tutone 160xx cases have a flat case back gasket (rectangular cross section). The gasket fits onto the case back and seats against a flat area machined in the case. All steel/tutone 162xx cases have an O ring case back gasket (round cross section). The gasket fits into a groove machined in the case and the back screws down against it. Case backs have the same threads iirc but the sealing methods are different. Let me know if you need any more info and I will look at the cases. The 160xx cases have a bit more space (about .4mm) between the case tube center and dial seat than a 162xx case because the 3035 is thicker in this dimension. "I might build this into a 1016 Explorer. Not sure." 36mm DJ cases: https://rwg.cc/topic/92875-genuine-16200-case-set/ 34mm AK 5500, OP 1002 etc cases: https://rwg.cc/topic/186991-5500-akexplorer-project-tips/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead861 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks for the info. Will a eta 2836 stem line up correctly in a 16200 case or would a eta 2824 work better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 If you are talking about a gen case, the 2824-2 is the one to use. The 2836 will be to low in the case tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead861 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Will I need a longer cannon pinion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead861 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 A 15000 caseback will fit the 16200 case as well, I tried the back from other watch I have. The caseback would not provide a water tight seal. it looks like Rolex used the same size threads and backing for the 34mm and 36mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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