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hawg · 26 June 2014, 12:24 PM

How many of you have actually removed the caseback just to have a peak at the movement. Probably not recommended though. But I am sure some have been curious.

Thatguy · 26 June 2014, 12:34 PM

Not worth risking the water resistance.

Keith1 · 26 June 2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

No worth risking the water resistance.

+1.

Laszlo · 26 June 2014, 12:38 PM

Curiosity such as this can lead to unhappy moments.

SUBversive · 26 June 2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Curiosity such as this can lead to unhappy moments.

crowncollection · 26 June 2014, 01:01 PM

always

Andad · 26 June 2014, 01:15 PM

I replaced the case back on my GMT with a clear back from TP and also removed the back on my old DJ to check the seal. Both subsequently passed a low pressure test which was good enough for me on those models.

ExplorerChris · 26 June 2014, 02:51 PM

I wouldn't want to take a chance.

thomaspp · 26 June 2014, 02:54 PM

My watch making skills are limited....

GradyPhilpott · 26 June 2014, 03:47 PM

Eddie was kind enough to show us the movement in his watch and you can rest assured that yours looks pretty much the same.

It's just not worth the risk in my judgement.

Kobayashi · 26 June 2014, 04:00 PM

I'll be purchasing a pressure tester just so I can remove the caseback and play around with my watches. I also have several watchmaking tools and will be practicing on ETA movements from the TZ courses. Can't wait to begin. No fear!

padi56 · 26 June 2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hawg

How many of you have actually removed the caseback just to have a peak at the movement. Probably not recommended though. But I am sure some have been curious.

Just cannot see any point in removing any case-back on any watch unless the movement has a fault..The Rolex movement is quite plain Jane to look at plus there are hundreds of pictures on forum plus the net.And to open the case-back on a Rolex is just like unscrewing a pot of jam.And if you have the correct tool its quite easy to do and not rocket science.

lipjin · 26 June 2014, 04:40 PM

When buying a used watch, always good to authenticate thoroughly by viewing the movement!

The_Walrus · 26 June 2014, 04:58 PM

I wouldn't chance it either.
Dust or other foreign matter might find its way in.

joe100 · 26 June 2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Just cannot see any point in removing any case-back on any watch unless the movement has a fault..The Rolex movement is quite plain Jane to look at plus there are hundreds of pictures on forum plus the net.And to open the case-back on a Rolex is just like unscrewing a pot of jam.And if you have the correct tool its quite easy to do and not rocket science.

This.

Orrrr just have your watchmaker snap pics of the movement for you. Mine did. Not an unusual request at all

Andad · 26 June 2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Just cannot see any point in removing any case-back on any watch unless the movement has a fault..The Rolex movement is quite plain Jane to look at plus there are hundreds of pictures on forum plus the net.And to open the case-back on a Rolex is just like unscrewing a pot of jam.And if you have the correct tool its quite easy to do and not rocket science.

I have had more difficulty opening pots of jam.

padi56 · 26 June 2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I have had more difficulty opening pots of jam.

Have to agree but my watchmaker friend did have a problem with one Rolex he told me once.But that watch had not been serviced in 20 plus years and the threads fused. But with a bit of extra brute force, case in his vice, he did get it open with not too much case damaged.

26 June 2014, 12:24 PM	#1
hawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 263	Caseback removal? How many of you have actually removed the caseback just to have a peak at the movement. Probably not recommended though. But I am sure some have been curious.

26 June 2014, 12:38 PM	#4
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Curiosity such as this can lead to unhappy moments. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

26 June 2014, 01:01 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	always __________________ watches many

26 June 2014, 01:15 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	I replaced the case back on my GMT with a clear back from TP and also removed the back on my old DJ to check the seal. Both subsequently passed a low pressure test which was good enough for me on those models. Attached Images __________________ E

26 June 2014, 02:51 PM	#8
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	I wouldn't want to take a chance. __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

26 June 2014, 12:34 PM	#2
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Not worth risking the water resistance.

26 June 2014, 02:54 PM	#9
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	My watch making skills are limited.... __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

26 June 2014, 03:47 PM	#10
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Eddie was kind enough to show us the movement in his watch and you can rest assured that yours looks pretty much the same. It's just not worth the risk in my judgement. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 June 2014, 04:00 PM	#11
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Caseback removal? I'll be purchasing a pressure tester just so I can remove the caseback and play around with my watches. I also have several watchmaking tools and will be practicing on ETA movements from the TZ courses. Can't wait to begin. No fear!

26 June 2014, 04:40 PM	#13
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	When buying a used watch, always good to authenticate thoroughly by viewing the movement! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

26 June 2014, 04:58 PM	#14
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	I wouldn't chance it either. Dust or other foreign matter might find its way in.

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