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loyaltypledge · 19 November 2008, 12:26 AM

Hi everyone, I have a 15000 with a case back that has some nicks, dings, and damage on the the outer hinges/ridges so I bought a nice authentic fairly mint case back on the net which says 15000 inside. My question is will this fit exactly on my watch? I know they produced 15000 in the 80's and I was worried that thru those years. Although the case back I bought is for a 15000 I am just worried that it won't fit as well as the original that came with the case thinking that these cases are produced in pairs at a certain time and year and would have some slight changes if any thru the years. Can anyone with experience with changing his/her case back please comment on this. And lastly, if I do replace the case back is it a must to change the gasket as well? Thanks

padi56 · 19 November 2008, 12:32 AM

It should fit without problem yes would advise to renew the case gasket

Spark · 19 November 2008, 01:12 AM

As Peter has said it should be fine, but replace the gasket too.
It would also be a good idea to get it tested for water tightness by a watchmaker afterwards.
Rolex cases from evidence seen over the years are not made individually.
Some maybe (Platinum possibly as they are not made hand over fist), but steel cases are made by the bucket load.
It is not unusual for a Sub 5513 to have a 5512 case back and it has even been seen on some models the original model number blanked out and another stamped in its place, where that is all that was available at the time.
Rolex also change case backs at service if necessary, so it should be fine.

19 November 2008, 12:26 AM	#1
loyaltypledge "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 1	Advice on replacing case back pls... Hi everyone, I have a 15000 with a case back that has some nicks, dings, and damage on the the outer hinges/ridges so I bought a nice authentic fairly mint case back on the net which says 15000 inside. My question is will this fit exactly on my watch? I know they produced 15000 in the 80's and I was worried that thru those years. Although the case back I bought is for a 15000 I am just worried that it won't fit as well as the original that came with the case thinking that these cases are produced in pairs at a certain time and year and would have some slight changes if any thru the years. Can anyone with experience with changing his/her case back please comment on this. And lastly, if I do replace the case back is it a must to change the gasket as well? Thanks

19 November 2008, 12:32 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,339	It should fit without problem yes would advise to renew the case gasket __________________ 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

19 November 2008, 01:12 AM	#3
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,092	As Peter has said it should be fine, but replace the gasket too. It would also be a good idea to get it tested for water tightness by a watchmaker afterwards. Rolex cases from evidence seen over the years are not made individually. Some maybe (Platinum possibly as they are not made hand over fist), but steel cases are made by the bucket load. It is not unusual for a Sub 5513 to have a 5512 case back and it has even been seen on some models the original model number blanked out and another stamped in its place, where that is all that was available at the time. Rolex also change case backs at service if necessary, so it should be fine.

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