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gregdolley · 1 April 2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Good call.

Or a pencil mark would do just fine.

Where on earth did you get that info from Alcan.? Nice.

Jeff

Jeff - Rolex's site has the 45 Newtons info.

Flyin_V · 15 April 2009, 05:53 AM

That seemed like fun!

elijahenoch · 15 April 2009, 08:49 AM

your kiling me larry !

that was cool!

adam69sun · 22 April 2009, 11:35 PM

This is professional the technique.

HunterST · 20 December 2009, 06:04 AM

Larry - you're a braver man than me. Thanks for the great tutorial.

David Woo · 29 December 2009, 06:10 AM

very nice tutorial Larry, thank you.
One thing I do when removing any caseback, have a moistened q tip handy, and clean the mating surfaces as the caseback is carefully pulled up and away from the case. This helps prevent any foreign objects from falling onto the movement.
I was one of the architects for the BH RSC when it was built 10 years ago, and I got a tour of the watch repair floor when the Rolex factory guys had finished installing their equipment, a very impressive environment.
DW

Numismatist · 29 December 2009, 06:32 AM

Awesome tutorial, I wish I had the guts to try that on my own!

Safetrends · 29 December 2009, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the education, great layout!

andrew_uzio · 5 January 2010, 06:57 AM

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

JEC · 22 February 2010, 03:58 AM

If you don't feel like getting the tool set, I have a trick I learned a while ago to open any screw back without leaving a mark.

Gorilla Tape.

Wipe the case thoroughly to get rid of the grease from your arms. Take a strip of tape and roll it into a sausage. Firmly press it onto the centre of the case back and grab on tight. I usually hold the watch in my hand with a soft cloth and twist while pressing down firmly. It will open up a lot easier than you think most of the time - the only time it doesn't work is if some overzealous person previously overtightened it, then you need to break out the tools. It also works to close it very firmly, but of course you will want to have it checked by a watchsmith for water seal if you actually subject your watch to water.

The advantage is a roll of Gorilla Tape costs 8$ and can be found anywhere, and it won't leave a mark on your watch. I use this technique when opening vintage watches to verify the movements and numbers.

sheldonsmith · 22 February 2010, 04:19 AM

Very cool... I would like to see an image if you ever get the chance...

-Sheldon

dr_bypass · 22 February 2010, 04:23 AM

Im preety sure the torque stated in the post (45 inch lbs)
assures both gasket integrity & absolute waterproofness. About
the missalignment well, its a concern and a potentially catastrophic
one for sure

mpkRolex · 22 February 2010, 06:21 AM

Do you have to change the gasket and seals everytime you open the case back? That is what my watchmaker told me. He had to do so when I had him open my Daytona yesterday to look at the parachrome blue hairspring. It took him 2 minutes to open but almost 20 minutes to close after replacing the gaskets and seals. He also did the pressure test after. +2 secs and 50 hrs of power save was his findings about the watch.

bewithabob · 13 March 2010, 03:37 PM

awesome post.

rva33145 · 6 August 2011, 12:06 PM

Thanks for the info.

skyedog · 6 August 2011, 12:09 PM

Great Post Larry ! Thanks for sharing!

SWIMPRUF · 6 August 2011, 08:32 PM

Nicely done and nice thread.

Wacker23 · 2 July 2012, 12:10 PM

Nicely done. Great picture tutorial.

Fagin · 31 December 2012, 07:50 PM

great info, thanks

JerimiahLee · 13 June 2013, 06:29 AM

This was a great tutorial thanks!

fforte393 · 4 August 2013, 02:43 PM

great post, thank you.

Is this an Otto Frei tool? If not where did you buy your case back opener

Cc1966 · 6 August 2013, 02:24 PM

When I was in the navy, the gaskets in our 1665's were "serviced" by a local in Korea - he used a wad of duct tape to open/close the backs!

padi56 · 30 September 2013, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cc1966

When I was in the navy, the gaskets in our 1665's were "serviced" by a local in Korea - he used a wad of duct tape to open/close the backs!

Myself have used similar before I had the proper tool.

drifter01 · 27 October 2013, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc-904

Great info! I think I need to stock up on some good tools. Thanks for sharing!

Definately! It really makes watch work much easier, more fun, and a hwole lot cleaner, language-wise. I have a pretty comprehensive set of hand and bench tools due to having worked in the business for years. When I ended my career in watchwork, I sold many items, but kept the most needed ones, since I always planned to keep my hand in it and, if nothing else, work on my own watches. I sold my bench (regrets!) but have a nice roll top desk to use in its place now. Al 3 of my cleaning machines have died (one motor and 2 need complete rewiring), but a nice, fully rebuilt one is on its way cheaoper than I could have rebuilt mine.
The right tools for the right job is a MUST!

Dave

ud101 · 11 August 2019, 08:09 PM

Nice tutorial.

15 April 2009, 05:53 AM	#62
Flyin_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 8	Thanks! That seemed like fun!

15 April 2009, 08:49 AM	#63
elijahenoch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: ANTOINE Location: UPLAND,CA Watch: ROLEX G-114060M Posts: 318	your kiling me larry ! that was cool! __________________ GOD IS LOVE *REVELATION 13:16-18*

22 April 2009, 11:35 PM	#64
adam69sun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Sun Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex,Candino Posts: 45	This is professional the technique. __________________ My First Lover is ZENITH Open T 40mm But Now is 116710 and 1601 ~

29 December 2009, 06:32 AM	#67
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Awesome tutorial, I wish I had the guts to try that on my own! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

22 February 2010, 04:19 AM	#71
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Very cool... I would like to see an image if you ever get the chance... -Sheldon __________________

20 December 2009, 06:04 AM	#65
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	Larry - you're a braver man than me. Thanks for the great tutorial.

29 December 2009, 06:10 AM	#66
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	very nice tutorial Larry, thank you. One thing I do when removing any caseback, have a moistened q tip handy, and clean the mating surfaces as the caseback is carefully pulled up and away from the case. This helps prevent any foreign objects from falling onto the movement. I was one of the architects for the BH RSC when it was built 10 years ago, and I got a tour of the watch repair floor when the Rolex factory guys had finished installing their equipment, a very impressive environment. DW

29 December 2009, 06:38 AM	#68
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Thanks for the education, great layout!

5 January 2010, 06:57 AM	#69
andrew_uzio "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Houston TX Watch: None yet. Posts: 36	Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

22 February 2010, 03:58 AM	#70
JEC Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: J. Location: Montreal Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 232	If you don't feel like getting the tool set, I have a trick I learned a while ago to open any screw back without leaving a mark. Gorilla Tape. Wipe the case thoroughly to get rid of the grease from your arms. Take a strip of tape and roll it into a sausage. Firmly press it onto the centre of the case back and grab on tight. I usually hold the watch in my hand with a soft cloth and twist while pressing down firmly. It will open up a lot easier than you think most of the time - the only time it doesn't work is if some overzealous person previously overtightened it, then you need to break out the tools. It also works to close it very firmly, but of course you will want to have it checked by a watchsmith for water seal if you actually subject your watch to water. The advantage is a roll of Gorilla Tape costs 8$ and can be found anywhere, and it won't leave a mark on your watch. I use this technique when opening vintage watches to verify the movements and numbers.

22 February 2010, 04:23 AM	#72
dr_bypass "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Al Location: GMT+6 Watch: GMT - BLNR Posts: 315	Im preety sure the torque stated in the post (45 inch lbs) assures both gasket integrity & absolute waterproofness. About the missalignment well, its a concern and a potentially catastrophic one for sure

22 February 2010, 06:21 AM	#73
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,166	Do you have to change the gasket and seals everytime you open the case back? That is what my watchmaker told me. He had to do so when I had him open my Daytona yesterday to look at the parachrome blue hairspring. It took him 2 minutes to open but almost 20 minutes to close after replacing the gaskets and seals. He also did the pressure test after. +2 secs and 50 hrs of power save was his findings about the watch. __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

13 March 2010, 03:37 PM	#74
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	awesome post. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

6 August 2011, 12:06 PM	#75
rva33145 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Ralph Valdes Location: coral gables, fl Watch: 18k YachtmasterMOP Posts: 31	Thanks for the info.

6 August 2011, 12:09 PM	#76
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	Great Post Larry ! Thanks for sharing!

6 August 2011, 08:32 PM	#77
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Nicely done and nice thread. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

2 July 2012, 12:10 PM	#78
Wacker23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn ny Watch: Rolex sub Posts: 504	Nicely done. Great picture tutorial.

31 December 2012, 07:50 PM	#79
Fagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern England Watch: a genuine one Posts: 355	great info, thanks

13 June 2013, 06:29 AM	#80
JerimiahLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jerimiah Location: NYC Watch: 5513 Meters 1st Posts: 669	This was a great tutorial thanks!

4 August 2013, 02:43 PM	#81
fforte393 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New York Watch: 6424 Big Oyster Posts: 49	great post, thank you. Is this an Otto Frei tool? If not where did you buy your case back opener

6 August 2013, 02:24 PM	#82
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	When I was in the navy, the gaskets in our 1665's were "serviced" by a local in Korea - he used a wad of duct tape to open/close the backs!

11 August 2019, 08:09 PM	#85
ud101 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 145	Nice tutorial.

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