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Thanks for a nice vicarious experience Larry! I've opened cheaper watch backs but have never been brave enough to open one of my Rolexes...
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Larry, do you have to replace the gasket every time you open it?
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The two mating surfaces are machined flat, so when screwing it down it pretty much stops once the surfaces are contacted.. If you are concerned about water-tightness then most watchmakers will pressure check your watch for a nominal charge.. This is something you should do once a year if you spend time in the water a lot.. ![]()
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Thanks, i may need supervision when i try that,,,,,,
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Excellent pics Larry
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expertly explained and demonstrated. Thanks Larry
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Very nice pics Larry.Thanks for sharing this adventure
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Is there a corresponding video tutorial with audio? I would also like to see a tool list, where to purchase them and an approximate cost.
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before opening the case it is good idea to mark the caseback with a CD Marker pen starting from case back till case of the watch and 2 or 3 marks are enough I think and while squizing the case back better to stop at the point where marks will match like a smooth line so case will be closed like closed in factory.
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wow, thats what i call watch collecting, very nice, once i tried to see the serial number on the lugs of the watch, and i ended up scratching my watch, good job, and thanks for posting,
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Very nice, thanks for sharing.
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well done..........
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Rolex Oyster case back torque is 5 Newton meters or 44.25 inch pounds.
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Thanks for the post Larry. I looks so simple from the pictures but I am damn sure that it isnt. I admit that it is not my cup of tea. If I have to see the movement in my watch I will spend some take it to my AD to pop it open. But great to see the 3185 in your post because I too have ExpyII.
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Nicely done Larry.
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thanks for sharing! great pics
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great stuff larry!!!
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Thank-you for showing us!
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I do this every time I Purchase a watch, ( just to be sure) an old school Cuban watchmaker friend of mine gave me a hands on lesson. IT IS AMAZING.....
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Very cool,cant wait till I get the tools
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Here are some more images...
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Thanks for the awesome tutorial, Larry!
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