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Snakeyes · 16 March 2007, 01:16 AM

Hello,

I would like to know that if you open the case back to a Rolex air-king
just to get the movement and insides checked out if there's a special procedure in putting back the case back so that it still remains water resistant or water proofed?

Thanks!

padi56 · 16 March 2007, 01:29 AM

Well if Rolex do it or any good watchmaker,the case seal would be replaced and then pressure tested.But myself have just cleaned and put a tiny bit of silicon grease, and just screwed down the case back.But these watches were then not used or submersed in water,unless pressure retested.

Solo118 · 16 March 2007, 02:34 AM

Is it possible to open the case with your bare hands? Or do you need an opening tool?

mike · 16 March 2007, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

Is it possible to open the case with your bare hands? Or do you need an opening tool?

Honestly, if you can open it with your bare hands I really want to be your friend!

JJ Irani · 16 March 2007, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

Is it possible to open the case with your bare hands? Or do you need an opening tool?

Only if you're the Incredible Hulk!!

roadcarver · 16 March 2007, 03:40 AM

It is impossible to open it with your barehand, but with a Bergeon case back opener using your hands, it is possible

diablojota · 16 March 2007, 05:50 AM

If you can open it with your hand, I believe that you may want to consider changing your nocturnal activities.

Solo118 · 16 March 2007, 07:19 AM

My mind gets too curious sometimes

I would never actually attempt this

mikey · 16 March 2007, 07:31 AM

thats one thing about the caseback. if you remove it youself and screw it back yourself, you can forget about it being safe to submerge in water. Trust me I know. You will have to go to your repairman to pressure test and reseal properly. I was embarassed because they said,"yOu been playing with your watch again??

16 March 2007, 01:16 AM	#1
Snakeyes "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: The Armpit, U.S. Posts: 10	Rolex Case Back Hello, I would like to know that if you open the case back to a Rolex air-king just to get the movement and insides checked out if there's a special procedure in putting back the case back so that it still remains water resistant or water proofed? Thanks!

16 March 2007, 01:29 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	Well if Rolex do it or any good watchmaker,the case seal would be replaced and then pressure tested.But myself have just cleaned and put a tiny bit of silicon grease, and just screwed down the case back.But these watches were then not used or submersed in water,unless pressure retested. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

16 March 2007, 03:40 AM	#6
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	It is impossible to open it with your barehand, but with a Bergeon case back opener using your hands, it is possible __________________ I'm just a cook...

16 March 2007, 05:50 AM	#7
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	If you can open it with your hand, I believe that you may want to consider changing your nocturnal activities. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

16 March 2007, 02:34 AM	#3
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,088	Is it possible to open the case with your bare hands? Or do you need an opening tool?

16 March 2007, 07:19 AM	#8
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,088	My mind gets too curious sometimes I would never actually attempt this

16 March 2007, 07:31 AM	#9
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	thats one thing about the caseback. if you remove it youself and screw it back yourself, you can forget about it being safe to submerge in water. Trust me I know. You will have to go to your repairman to pressure test and reseal properly. I was embarassed because they said,"yOu been playing with your watch again??

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