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Bob70 · 20 September 2010, 09:23 AM

I hear of people opening up their rolex case backs . If you were to buy a tool to open your caseback, once in a while could you oil or spray some wd-40 into the movement to prolong its life? Then just put the caseback on and tighten it down? ............Also on a different note i have a van staal fishing reel that used a sealed case filled with oil, to lube the gears, what if extra oil was in your rolex case to ensure long life and less friction. Would it work?

sleddog · 20 September 2010, 09:27 AM

Short answer is NO.....

The amount of oil is so small and only needed in paticular locations that can only be accessed by disasembly.Unless you know what your doing with all the right tools,don't even try it!
If you were to "Spray" anything in there,you would destroy the Dial,datewheel and god knows what else...

Bob70 · 20 September 2010, 09:31 AM

Good point i guess alot of oil in there would migrate past the dial and stain it or the date wheel.

JJ Irani · 20 September 2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob70

I hear of people opening up their rolex case backs . If you were to buy a tool to open your caseback, once in a while could you oil or spray some wd-40 into the movement to prolong its life? Then just put the caseback on and tighten it down? ............Also on a different note i have a van staal fishing reel that used a sealed case filled with oil, to lube the gears, what if extra oil was in your rolex case to ensure long life and less friction. Would it work?

YIKES!! You will ruin the watch, buddy!!

Rolex watchmakers use special "dry" lubricants and they also know which points to lubricate - not the entire watch. It's not something you can just do overnight. The entire watch is dissambled into its 220 odd components, then each part cleaned and reassembled.............and then lubricated.

It's a very specialised skilled job and only a qualified watchmaker with a fair amount of experience can accomplish this.

JJ

mjm800 · 20 September 2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob70

once in a while could you oil or spray some wd-40 into the movement to prolong its life?

Sure open that baby up and give it a few good sprays of good old WD-40! I recommend once a month.

JJ Irani · 20 September 2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

Sure open that baby up and give it a few good sprays of good old WD-40! I recommend once a month.

TimeToGo · 20 September 2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

Sure open that baby up and give it a few good sprays of good old WD-40! I recommend once a month.

You must have stayed at a Holiday Inn last night!

rmfnla · 21 September 2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

YIKES!! You will ruin the watch, buddy!!

Rolex watchmakers use special "dry" lubricants and they also know which points to lubricate - not the entire watch. It's not something you can just do overnight. The entire watch is dissambled into its 220 odd components, then each part cleaned and reassembled.............and then lubricated.

It's a very specialised skilled job and only a qualified watchmaker with a fair amount of experience can accomplish this.

JJ

They also use different lubes for various parts (and I guarantee none of them are WD40!).

sakuraba · 21 September 2010, 01:19 AM

Really not a DIY job unless your name is Rik, Dalton or Bob.

padi56 · 21 September 2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob70

I hear of people opening up their rolex case backs . If you were to buy a tool to open your caseback, once in a while could you oil or spray some wd-40 into the movement to prolong its life? Then just put the caseback on and tighten it down? ............Also on a different note i have a van staal fishing reel that used a sealed case filled with oil, to lube the gears, what if extra oil was in your rolex case to ensure long life and less friction. Would it work?

There are different types of oils used on the different bearings etc and to oil a watch correctly takes a very very tiny amount.So its a skilled job too much oil is a lot worse in most cases than too little, just a few very very very tiny drops thats all thats needed but these tasks are best left to the professionals.

shaggy · 21 September 2010, 02:09 AM

there are reasons than for having an oil filled watch

here is the info from Sinn http://www.sinn.de/en/HYDRO.htm

marcinthemiddle · 21 September 2010, 04:16 AM

Give it a try and let us know how you make out.

Don't forget to post pics!

marcinthemiddle · 21 September 2010, 04:16 AM

Edit: accidentally double posted.

hsfrank · 21 September 2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

Sure open that baby up and give it a few good sprays of good old WD-40! I recommend once a month.

Nah! Use 30 weight motor oil. Holds up better under use.

ParisDakarBmw · 21 September 2010, 05:01 AM

Will the new watches come with an oil filler cap?

WD-40?????

This thread needs a visual tutorial from Jocke!

CoopJr · 21 September 2010, 05:17 AM

WD-40?

Make sure you use that little straw too!

True story....I once worked at a company with a guy name William David Forte...we all called him WD-40!

or WD for short.

rmfnla · 21 September 2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hsfrank

Nah! Use 30 weight motor oil. Holds up better under use.

Maybe a multi-grade to handle those extreme conditions!

GoldenBear · 21 September 2010, 08:16 AM

Begs the question....Why?

Bob70 · 21 September 2010, 01:14 PM

Glad i didnt bring up the idea, of packing that baby full of wheel bearing grease...

sakuraba · 21 September 2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob70

Glad i didnt bring up the idea, of packing that baby full of wheel bearing grease...

Pics if you do...

sleddog · 21 September 2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob70

Glad i didnt bring up the idea, of packing that baby full of wheel bearing grease...

The WD-40 was enough...!

onkyo · 21 September 2010, 01:21 PM

Do you examine your own prostate

.... NO.

Leave it to the professionals.

Bob70 · 21 September 2010, 01:21 PM

The sinn hydro beat me to it. I had no idea there was even an oil filled watch. My idea was just about lube , but sinn talks about it to releive pressure and fogging. Everyone thought i was crazy , i knew i was onto something

swatty · 21 September 2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob70

Glad i didnt bring up the idea, of packing that baby full of wheel bearing grease...

Now you are talking

sakuraba · 21 September 2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Do you examine your own prostate

.... NO.

Leave it to the professionals.

FWIW I wouldn't check anyone else's prostate either!

sleddog · 21 September 2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Do you examine your own prostate

.... NO.

Leave it to the professionals.

You had me on the floor with that one Pav......

onkyo · 21 September 2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

FWIW I wouldn't check anyone else's prostate either!

= in other words don't oil your friend's Rolex either ....

Bob70 · 21 September 2010, 01:31 PM

This thread is going wayyy off track, next someone will bring up Dr jelly finger, doing prostate exams wearing a rolex he oiled himself.

Alcan · 21 September 2010, 07:49 PM

Just send it to me, I'll take care of it for you. Here's a list of my services:

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...light=discount

marcinthemiddle · 21 September 2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Do you examine your own prostate

.... NO.

Leave it to the professionals.

Nah- My Doc checks mine...funny thing is, when he's checkin it, I can feel BOTH his hands on my shoulders!

20 September 2010, 09:23 AM	#1
Bob70 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: east coast Posts: 111	Could i oil my own rolex??? I hear of people opening up their rolex case backs . If you were to buy a tool to open your caseback, once in a while could you oil or spray some wd-40 into the movement to prolong its life? Then just put the caseback on and tighten it down? ............Also on a different note i have a van staal fishing reel that used a sealed case filled with oil, to lube the gears, what if extra oil was in your rolex case to ensure long life and less friction. Would it work?

20 September 2010, 09:27 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	Short answer is NO..... The amount of oil is so small and only needed in paticular locations that can only be accessed by disasembly.Unless you know what your doing with all the right tools,don't even try it! If you were to "Spray" anything in there,you would destroy the Dial,datewheel and god knows what else... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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20 September 2010, 09:31 AM	#3
Bob70 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: east coast Posts: 111	Good point i guess alot of oil in there would migrate past the dial and stain it or the date wheel.

21 September 2010, 02:09 AM	#11
shaggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: leeds,uk Watch: BLUE ARAB DAYTONA Posts: 691	there are reasons than for having an oil filled watch here is the info from Sinn http://www.sinn.de/en/HYDRO.htm

21 September 2010, 05:01 AM	#15
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Will the new watches come with an oil filler cap? WD-40????? This thread needs a visual tutorial from Jocke!

21 September 2010, 05:17 AM	#16
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	WD-40? Make sure you use that little straw too! True story....I once worked at a company with a guy name William David Forte...we all called him WD-40! or WD for short.

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21 September 2010, 01:14 PM	#19
Bob70 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: east coast Posts: 111	Glad i didnt bring up the idea, of packing that baby full of wheel bearing grease...

21 September 2010, 01:21 PM	#22
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Do you examine your own prostate .... NO. Leave it to the professionals.

21 September 2010, 01:31 PM	#28
Bob70 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: east coast Posts: 111	This thread is going wayyy off track, next someone will bring up Dr jelly finger, doing prostate exams wearing a rolex he oiled himself.

21 September 2010, 07:49 PM	#29
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