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rolexgolfer · 5 November 2012, 05:25 AM

What is your preferred way of opening the case back on your Rolex? Do you have your own tools or do you take it to an AD? Are AD's usually cool about taking the case back off?

Rashid.bk · 5 November 2012, 05:27 AM

what the....

no.

my case back might as well be welded, no desire to open it whatsoever....ever.

The GMT Master · 5 November 2012, 05:27 AM

Why would you need to take it off? Unless you know what you're doing with regards to the gaskets etc., I wouldn't touch it

TSW · 5 November 2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by the gmt master

why would you need to take it off? Unless you know what you're doing with regards to the gaskets etc., i wouldn't touch it

x2

RolexDivers · 5 November 2012, 05:29 AM

A caseback should not be messed with especially if there is no good reason. Curiosity to see the RED wheel or other Rolex enravings are not good enough reasons. Any fool can open the case back. Putting it back perfectly is what the fool can not do.

Rolex casebacks are usually scrwed down and have coin'ed edge. Tools can be bought from ebay for $10 and would perfectly fine.

Vincent65 · 5 November 2012, 05:38 AM

hammer and chisel!

Mickey® · 5 November 2012, 05:57 AM

I don't...

Chris B · 5 November 2012, 05:59 AM

10 inch Stilsons

Alcan · 5 November 2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

hammer and chisel!

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Originally Posted by Chris B

10 inch Stilsons

Ya bunch of amateurs! For serious work you need the Rolex caseback whack-a-matic. Comes with adaptors to fit all Rolex casebacks.

rolexgolfer · 5 November 2012, 07:10 AM

The only reason I would want to take it off would be to take pictures of the movement for a watch that I am selling/trading.

subtona · 5 November 2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

The only reason I would want to take it off would be to take pictures of the movement for a watch that I am selling/trading.

As a buyer, I would strongly prefer to read in the advert that the case back had never been opened! Especially by other than a certided watch tech.

beshannon · 5 November 2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

As a buyer, I would strongly prefer to read in the advert that the case back had never been opened! Especially by other than a certided watch tech.

I agree.

I would never buy a preowned watch that someone opened at their dining room table just to take a picture of the movement. Even if it could be opened and resealed with a tool, what has happened to the gaskets and seals? Now there is dirt and dust inside the movement and no valid pressure test.

Nope!

crowncollection · 5 November 2012, 07:26 AM

use a set of tools, handed down from my father a retired watchmaker, original rolex openers, no aftermarket crap in his day, i believe a full set goes for 2000 grand now.

jolimont · 5 November 2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

2000 grand now.

2 million dollars!

AmbSteve · 5 November 2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jolimont

2 million dollars!

LOL! You beat me to it

jolimont · 5 November 2012, 10:56 AM

watches should be pressure tested after case back has been opened

gwozhog · 5 November 2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jolimont

watches should be pressure tested after case back has been opened

They should be but I have first hand experience that rolex service center does not pressure test every time they work on your watch. My watch filled with water 2 days after a service from them.

crowncollection · 5 November 2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AmbSteve

LOL! You beat me to it

haha, you guys got me on that quick post, you know what i mean 2 grand

perpetualman88 · 5 November 2012, 07:26 AM

I take off the casebacks all the time. I use an LG open all caseback remover.

I also have a pressure tester to make sure everything is proper after I reseal it .

RolexDivers · 5 November 2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

I take off the casebacks all the time. I use an LG open all caseback remover.

I also have a pressure tester to make sure everything is proper after I reseal it .

How come you are opening so many casebacks? Are you a watchmaker?
Just curious...

perpetualman88 · 5 November 2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

How come you are opening so many casebacks? Are you a watchmaker?
Just curious...

I buy many many pre owned Rolexes and must make sure the movements are 100% original and authentic rolex parts only

kilyung · 5 November 2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

I take off the casebacks all the time. I use an LG open all caseback remover.

I also have a pressure tester to make sure everything is proper after I reseal it .

Exactly the same as me.

perpetualman88 · 5 November 2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Exactly the same as me.

lets start a We open our casebacks club mike

fishingbear · 5 November 2012, 07:47 AM

Swapping bracelets and bezel inserts on subs and GMTs is one thing, but leave the gaskets and guts to the pros.

ROGERWILCO357 · 5 November 2012, 07:56 AM

hammer and chisel?

Htab · 5 November 2012, 09:57 AM

Never ever thought of talking the case back off.

Art 1 · 5 November 2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

What is your preferred way of opening the case back on your Rolex? Do you have your own tools or do you take it to an AD? Are AD's usually cool about taking the case back off?

I would never take the back off myself.

James 45 · 5 November 2012, 10:37 AM

I bought one off ebay with a wood block to hold the watch. I got it so when I bought a Rolex I could make sure it was the real deal. And for when selling on ebay ect..
gaskets are cheap but not that you need to replace them every time you open a watch.
But it is a good idea to test them if you can. I have not ever had a problem after 40-50
watches! I Called two deals off because they were fakes and one because it was broken inside!
I am a millwright and gaskets and gears and moving parts were some of my interests
when it comes to watches I love watching them turn and tick!
Amazing
I have a few Watchmaker friends and have watched them before I did things myself.
There are u-tube videos that might help.

They are beautiful even on the inside!!

oneillba · 5 November 2012, 11:28 AM

Why?

beshannon · 5 November 2012, 11:40 AM

Never thought about how to open it and never have had a reason to.

5 November 2012, 05:25 AM	#1
rolexgolfer Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 220	How do you open your case back? What is your preferred way of opening the case back on your Rolex? Do you have your own tools or do you take it to an AD? Are AD's usually cool about taking the case back off?

5 November 2012, 07:26 AM	#13
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	use a set of tools, handed down from my father a retired watchmaker, original rolex openers, no aftermarket crap in his day, i believe a full set goes for 2000 grand now. __________________ watches many

5 November 2012, 11:28 AM	#29
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Why? __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

5 November 2012, 11:40 AM	#30
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Never thought about how to open it and never have had a reason to. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

5 November 2012, 05:27 AM	#2
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	what the.... no. my case back might as well be welded, no desire to open it whatsoever....ever.

5 November 2012, 05:27 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Why would you need to take it off? Unless you know what you're doing with regards to the gaskets etc., I wouldn't touch it

5 November 2012, 05:29 AM	#5
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	A caseback should not be messed with especially if there is no good reason. Curiosity to see the RED wheel or other Rolex enravings are not good enough reasons. Any fool can open the case back. Putting it back perfectly is what the fool can not do. Rolex casebacks are usually scrwed down and have coin'ed edge. Tools can be bought from ebay for $10 and would perfectly fine.

5 November 2012, 05:38 AM	#6
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	hammer and chisel!

5 November 2012, 05:57 AM	#7
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I don't...

5 November 2012, 05:59 AM	#8
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	10 inch Stilsons

5 November 2012, 07:10 AM	#10
rolexgolfer Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 220	The only reason I would want to take it off would be to take pictures of the movement for a watch that I am selling/trading.

5 November 2012, 10:56 AM	#16
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	watches should be pressure tested after case back has been opened

5 November 2012, 07:26 AM	#19
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	I take off the casebacks all the time. I use an LG open all caseback remover. I also have a pressure tester to make sure everything is proper after I reseal it .

5 November 2012, 07:47 AM	#24
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Swapping bracelets and bezel inserts on subs and GMTs is one thing, but leave the gaskets and guts to the pros.

5 November 2012, 07:56 AM	#25
ROGERWILCO357 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 580	hammer and chisel?

5 November 2012, 09:57 AM	#26
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	Never ever thought of talking the case back off.

5 November 2012, 10:37 AM	#28
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	I bought one off ebay with a wood block to hold the watch. I got it so when I bought a Rolex I could make sure it was the real deal. And for when selling on ebay ect.. gaskets are cheap but not that you need to replace them every time you open a watch. But it is a good idea to test them if you can. I have not ever had a problem after 40-50 watches! I Called two deals off because they were fakes and one because it was broken inside! I am a millwright and gaskets and gears and moving parts were some of my interests when it comes to watches I love watching them turn and tick! Amazing I have a few Watchmaker friends and have watched them before I did things myself. There are u-tube videos that might help. They are beautiful even on the inside!!

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