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T-Rip · 31 May 2011, 10:21 AM

My father in law decided to take the back case off of my DSSD... He's a jeweler but not a certified Rolex dealer. Not smart by me I know...After much aggravation and anger he told me he took it off because he wanted to see the movement...

Anyway. My question is now that he took it off and did some snooping he did put it back on. My question is the rolex still waterproof? I'm not planning on going 12,800 feet deep but I do plan on taking the kids to the pool. Under theses circumstances will it be ok?

Thanks.

Tools · 31 May 2011, 10:32 AM

There is no possible way for us to know if it is still waterproof....

However, there is no reason to think that it wouldn't be if your father was experienced and capable of taking it off and putting it back....

There isn't any magic that falls out when you take the back off...

sleddog · 31 May 2011, 10:34 AM

Tom, as long as the O-ring wasn't pinched or squashed completely, I'm sure it'll be fine!
(Maybe not to 12800, but should be good to normal depths)

Next time, tell your dad to pull something else apart and not your Rolex!!

If you are genuinely concerned, RSC is the only place to test at the level the DS requires..

T-Rip · 31 May 2011, 10:35 AM

My concern was weather or not there was a special seal that may have been broken? I'm a rolex nubie.. But I obviously understand nobody here will know for sure without seeing it in hand.. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated.

T-Rip · 31 May 2011, 10:37 AM

That's Rob. I agree.. He was only supposed to clean the bracelet. For whatever reason he did what he did.

sleddog · 31 May 2011, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haydendillon

That's Rob. I agree.. He was only supposed to clean the bracelet. For whatever reason he did what he did.

Warm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush next time!!!

Leave any refiinishing for RSC when a service is due...Otherwise, you're just removing SS if it is refinished to many times!

Enjoy the DSSD..It's a great watch!!

T-Rip · 31 May 2011, 10:43 AM

What does SS mean? Sorry I'm a nubi...

sleddog · 31 May 2011, 10:43 AM

Stainless Steel!

Roja · 31 May 2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

There is no possible way for us to know if it is still waterproof....
...There isn't any magic that falls out when you take the back off...

I agree, HOWEVER, if my father inlaw took my Rolex apart, there'd be a whole lotta magic that would vaporize into thin air!

T-Rip · 31 May 2011, 10:50 AM

Duh. Thanks.

paddy_crow · 31 May 2011, 11:01 AM

Have it pressure tested...

threemonkeys · 31 May 2011, 11:08 AM

ps. Don't (repeat), Don't let him borrow your car or house-sit for you.

I'm just saying.

Welcome to the group.

T-Rip · 31 May 2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

ps. Don't (repeat), Don't let him borrow your car or house-sit for you.

I'm just saying.

Welcome to the group.

yeah thats not going to happen. Thanks

slcbbrown · 31 May 2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haydendillon

My concern was weather or not there was a special seal that may have been broken? I'm a rolex nubie.. But I obviously understand nobody here will know for sure without seeing it in hand.. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated.

The back just screws on. The seal is still there, typically, and about all that can happen is the screwing action could twist the gasket. This isn't something that happens a lot but can happen.

rolexertion · 31 May 2011, 11:50 PM

Me, I would take it to a Rolex AD for pressure-testing. And in the dead of the night I would take a baseball bat to the windows and lights of his car.

T-Rip · 1 June 2011, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexertion

Me, I would take it to a Rolex AD for pressure-testing. And in the dead of the night I would take a baseball bat to the windows and lights of his car.

hmmmm very tempting..he tells me know he wanted to see if it was real...ugh

gt3pilot · 1 June 2011, 02:07 AM

I'm suprised he had the right size caseback opener, as its a much different size than comes with any of the common Rolex case opening sets. I don't think even Rolex AD's with watchmakers have the proper tool. I've seen them for sale online, but wouldnt think many watchmakers have it.

-Scott B.

major_error · 1 June 2011, 05:28 AM

If you bring the watch to a Rolex AD they might only test it to 12800ft and not a reasonable depth. Bring it to a "normal" AD... They can test it for a normal depth....

8-)

train-time · 1 June 2011, 09:19 AM

Wow, that would make me sick. RSC are pretty much the only ones that can do the pressure test rating on a DSSD.

31 May 2011, 10:21 AM	#1
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Help please!!!! My father in law decided to take the back case off of my DSSD... He's a jeweler but not a certified Rolex dealer. Not smart by me I know...After much aggravation and anger he told me he took it off because he wanted to see the movement... Anyway. My question is now that he took it off and did some snooping he did put it back on. My question is the rolex still waterproof? I'm not planning on going 12,800 feet deep but I do plan on taking the kids to the pool. Under theses circumstances will it be ok? Thanks. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

31 May 2011, 10:32 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,137	There is no possible way for us to know if it is still waterproof.... However, there is no reason to think that it wouldn't be if your father was experienced and capable of taking it off and putting it back.... There isn't any magic that falls out when you take the back off... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 May 2011, 10:34 AM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	Tom, as long as the O-ring wasn't pinched or squashed completely, I'm sure it'll be fine! (Maybe not to 12800, but should be good to normal depths) Next time, tell your dad to pull something else apart and not your Rolex!! If you are genuinely concerned, RSC is the only place to test at the level the DS requires.. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 May 2011, 10:35 AM	#4
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	My concern was weather or not there was a special seal that may have been broken? I'm a rolex nubie.. But I obviously understand nobody here will know for sure without seeing it in hand.. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

31 May 2011, 10:37 AM	#5
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	That's Rob. I agree.. He was only supposed to clean the bracelet. For whatever reason he did what he did. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

31 May 2011, 10:43 AM	#7
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	What does SS mean? Sorry I'm a nubi... __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

31 May 2011, 10:43 AM	#8
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	Stainless Steel! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 May 2011, 10:50 AM	#10
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Duh. Thanks. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

31 May 2011, 11:01 AM	#11
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	Have it pressure tested...

31 May 2011, 11:08 AM	#12
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	ps. Don't (repeat), Don't let him borrow your car or house-sit for you. I'm just saying. Welcome to the group.

31 May 2011, 11:50 PM	#15
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	Me, I would take it to a Rolex AD for pressure-testing. And in the dead of the night I would take a baseball bat to the windows and lights of his car.

1 June 2011, 02:07 AM	#17
gt3pilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: Indiana Watch: this Posts: 537	I'm suprised he had the right size caseback opener, as its a much different size than comes with any of the common Rolex case opening sets. I don't think even Rolex AD's with watchmakers have the proper tool. I've seen them for sale online, but wouldnt think many watchmakers have it. -Scott B. __________________

1 June 2011, 05:28 AM	#18
major_error "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oslo Posts: 15	If you bring the watch to a Rolex AD they might only test it to 12800ft and not a reasonable depth. Bring it to a "normal" AD... They can test it for a normal depth.... 8-)

1 June 2011, 09:19 AM	#19
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: . Posts: 4,011	Wow, that would make me sick. RSC are pretty much the only ones that can do the pressure test rating on a DSSD.

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