New dial for my DSN 056 Destro

[nielsen]

Ok, so I don't think I like brown dials. I love the 056 titanium case and the fact that it is a destro. Thus I'm thinking of changing dials. I see from Davidsen's photobucket list that he has a PAM 115, a PVD 026, and then there's the MM20. All are Destros with seconds at 3. Anyone know whether any of those faces will fit my 056 case? I'm sure this would create a fantasy, but that's OK. How big a job is it to switch faces? Thanks for your help, all. ...I have written to Davidsen but haven't heard back from him yet, but there may be other dials out there that you know about.

 

[hooligan]

The 115/026 dials would fit. The Marina Militare destros are 47mm cases, so the dials are too big.

 

[nielsen]

Thanks for that, Hooligan. That's great news. I presume I'll end up with a fantasy. Now if I can just get DSN to respond with a price, I'll be off to the races. Can I assume that there are tutorials somewhere here that will tell me how to make the switch?

 

[PHicks]

Thanks for that, Hooligan. That's great news. I presume I'll end up with a fantasy. Now if I can just get DSN to respond with a price, I'll be off to the races. Can I assume that there are tutorials somewhere here that will tell me how to make the switch?

As I recall the dial has 2 spigots on it. With the hands removed (obviously) you should find a couple of screws on the back of the case. These screws pinch the spigots and hold the dial in place. Turn them just a little to release the grip on the spigots. The dial should now pop off. Do not over tighten when you put the new dial on.

 

[nielsen]

Thanks for that!

 

[alwayslate]

Good stuff. Post pix when you are done with the conversion. Sounds like its gonna look absolutely sweeeeeet!

 

[dluddy]

If you do it, I'll buy your current dial :wink:

 

[nielsen]

You're on. I don't know what it is about that brown dial. It's really very beautiful, but it just isn't me.