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question about sub dial hands on speedies

  1. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Aug 19, 2015

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    hey gents,

    seems like a silly question, but always better to ask first, right?

    considering picking up a few extra sub dial hands for cal 321/861 as I understand these can break when being removed. Ofrei lists different part numbers for seconds, minute and hour sub dials. The only spec they provide is length, which is 4 mm.

    is there actually a difference between these hands? If i order 3 second hands, will they fit the minute and hour sub dials?

    your help is always greatly appreciated!
     
  2. pascs Aug 19, 2015

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    The 3 hands all have different size fitments so you need to order one of each
     
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  3. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Aug 20, 2015

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    For Speedmaster Pro models, yes all 3 hands use different sized posts, as you can see here:

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    For other Speedmasters, like for example on the 7750 based models, the hands use the same diameter posts in most cases. Same goes for the 3301, 3303, 3313 based models - they all have the same size posts.

    Cheers, Al
     
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  4. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Aug 20, 2015

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    Thanks guys!

    @Al, you mention speedy pro. Safe to assume that the same applies to pre-pro/321 I imagine?
     
  5. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Aug 20, 2015

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    Yes, I realize it's not 100% accurate but that was a way of distinguishing it from the auto models...321 and 861/1861 use the same sized hands.
     
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  6. vinn2 Aug 20, 2015

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    thank you
     
  7. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 20, 2015

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    Now that's something I never knew before
     
  8. emilio Aug 20, 2015

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    Same thing here!