rolex Rolex 1501 dial on a 1601 movement?

[mrbqt]

Hey guys,

 

I bought a gen Rolex 1501 case with hands and dial. I was wondering if I could run into any problems, if I put my 1501 dial on a cal. 1570 which came from a 1601? My only concern is with the date wheel, since the 1501 is 34mm and the 1601 is 36mm in diameter. 

 

Thank you!

[alligoat]

I think it might work. A movement from a 1601 will have a beveled top ring on the movement whereas a movement from a 1500 will have a flat top ring, But when you install the 1500 dial on the 1601/1575 movement, it shouldn't make a difference in installing it in the case of the 1500. 

However, people have not been able to use a DJ 1600 movement when building a 1680 franken, so it is possible it might not work in your case either.

However, a 1575 movement from a 1500 Date watch will work when building a 1680 Submariner Date. Go figure!