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Compatible dials cal 1438 and 1538

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I have a seamaster 120 with gold dial and gold hands that has a 1438. It's hard for me to read without contrast. I found a black dial for a 1538 that would be easier to read with the gold hands. Are these dials interchangable?
 
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I read somewhere that the 1438 and 1538 are based on the same ETA movement but I'm wondering about the alignment pins.
 
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The 1438 is discontinued, and is replaced by the 1538.
 
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Thanks for the info, but are the dials interchangable? I have a seamaster 120m Cal 1438 with a gold dial and I'm considering buying a black dial from a seamaster 120m Cal 1538 and having them swapped. Will the alignment pins from the newer dial be in the right position on my 1438? Our should I sell the watch "as is" and get one that I can read better. Will the dial swap kill any potential real value down the road?
 
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They are compatible
 
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