Can A Cal 565 Seamaster Be 17 Jewel?

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I wonder if there would be any difficulty swapping a non-jeweled bridge for a jeweled version, as on the rotor bridges between the 563 & 565? If so, that would definitely lead one to conclude it was the bridge with the caliber & serial # that was swapped.
But I haven't the foggiest idea so would love to hear an opinion from the mechanics here. 😉
Best,
T.

Yes you can exchange them - the pivot sizes for the wheels inside the automatic device are the same regardless if they are for a jeweled or non-jeweled version. Not sure about the post just made talking about removing just 2 screws, but yes that's step 1. Then you remove the screw holding the oscillating weight, and remove the 3 screws that hold the 2 halves of the automatic device together, then you can swap bridges.

Cheers, Al
 
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Yes you can exchange them - the pivot sizes for the wheels inside the automatic device are the same regardless if they are for a jeweled or non-jeweled version. Not sure about the post just made talking about removing just 2 screws, but yes that's step 1. Then you remove the screw holding the oscillating weight, and remove the 3 screws that hold the 2 halves of the automatic device together, then you can swap bridges.

Cheers, Al

Thanks very much and I think this goes to the heart of why so many watchmakers rave about classic Omega movements--great quality combined with ease of service! 😀
Thanks again for the cool technical info & best,
Tom