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sheldonsmith · 30 December 2007, 11:41 AM

My DIY steps on replacing a Sapphire Caseback is now posted at http://members.aol.com/sheldons4/caseback.htm

The YouTube video summarizing the steps is posted here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mj2CYnmt5Q&eurl

-Sheldon

mrc.engr · 20 January 2008, 12:49 PM

...........please tell me who it is......and what album it came from.

I've got to have more.

Thanks........ Mike in Maryland

Alcan · 20 January 2008, 01:00 PM

And when you do it to a TT Sub it ends up looking like this.

sheldonsmith · 21 January 2008, 07:11 AM

The music is from the last two minutes of "Born to Fly" by Sarah Evans...

-Sheldon

C. Moon · 6 February 2008, 04:01 AM

Interesting although I don't know if I would ever mess with my watch by performing a DIY, even if it is followed step by step. I don't trust myself.

MB300se65 · 1 March 2008, 07:04 AM

Is there anywhere one can find good instructions or video for replacing the crystal on the face side?

mikey · 1 March 2008, 07:33 AM

Thats what I want to see someone replacing the crystal and using a bezel/crystal press. Something thats challenging. This is still a nice video don't get me wrong.

sheldonsmith · 2 March 2008, 04:26 AM

I have seen it done, but not in a video. There is a pressure testing video posted at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chfgUuOz6_Y I also have a servicing a DateJust video posted here: http://www.minus4plus6.com (look on the right side of the screen, right click on the video link and download to desktop; its a 4 meg video).

Best,

-Sheldon

PalmSpringsCaVault · 2 April 2009, 08:56 AM

Where do you get that case back and what is the going rate ? thank you in advance.

sheldonsmith · 2 April 2009, 09:33 AM

Check this link on how to get one... Typically $100 (US). http://www.thomaspreik.de/index.htm and more info at http://www.minus4plus6.com/caseback.htm

-Sheldon

PalmSpringsCaVault · 2 April 2009, 06:23 PM

thank you sheldon smith thats an awesome part.

gioarmani7428 · 17 April 2009, 09:01 AM

I wonder what kind of pressure this will take under the water?...

sheldonsmith · 17 April 2009, 10:28 AM

These are rated at 100M

-Sheldon

chu88y · 4 May 2009, 04:47 AM

wouldn't have the minerals to do that

Jack Sparrow · 4 May 2009, 10:49 AM

I'd love to do that to my gmt II!
Do they make one for 16710's?

Alcan · 4 May 2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Sparrow

I'd love to do that to my gmt II!
Do they make one for 16710's?

Yes.

http://www.thomaspreik.de/usa.htm

kyle L · 6 May 2009, 07:38 AM

Do they make one for the Rolex Explorer?

sheldonsmith · 6 May 2009, 12:39 PM

Yes, the same caseback that fits the 16710 also fits the Rolex Explorer II. The DateJust caseback should fit the Explorer I, but check with the vendor before purchasing.

-Sheldon

30 December 2007, 11:41 AM	#1
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	DIY Sapphire Caseback My DIY steps on replacing a Sapphire Caseback is now posted at http://members.aol.com/sheldons4/caseback.htm The YouTube video summarizing the steps is posted here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mj2CYnmt5Q&eurl -Sheldon __________________

20 January 2008, 12:49 PM	#2
mrc.engr Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wash. D.C. Posts: 8	What GREAT music in your video...... ...........please tell me who it is......and what album it came from. I've got to have more. Thanks........ Mike in Maryland

21 January 2008, 07:11 AM	#4
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	The music is from..... The music is from the last two minutes of "Born to Fly" by Sarah Evans... -Sheldon __________________

2 March 2008, 04:26 AM	#8
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	I have seen it done, but not in a video. There is a pressure testing video posted at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chfgUuOz6_Y I also have a servicing a DateJust video posted here: http://www.minus4plus6.com (look on the right side of the screen, right click on the video link and download to desktop; its a 4 meg video). Best, -Sheldon __________________

2 April 2009, 09:33 AM	#10
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	Check this link on how to get one... Typically $100 (US). http://www.thomaspreik.de/index.htm and more info at http://www.minus4plus6.com/caseback.htm -Sheldon __________________

6 February 2008, 04:01 AM	#5
C. Moon Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 23	Interesting although I don't know if I would ever mess with my watch by performing a DIY, even if it is followed step by step. I don't trust myself.

1 March 2008, 07:04 AM	#6
MB300se65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 11	Is there anywhere one can find good instructions or video for replacing the crystal on the face side?

1 March 2008, 07:33 AM	#7
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Thats what I want to see someone replacing the crystal and using a bezel/crystal press. Something thats challenging. This is still a nice video don't get me wrong.

2 April 2009, 08:56 AM	#9
PalmSpringsCaVault Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: palm springs CA Watch: Plat.118296DayDate Posts: 192	Where do you get that case back and what is the going rate ? thank you in advance.

2 April 2009, 06:23 PM	#11
PalmSpringsCaVault Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: palm springs CA Watch: Plat.118296DayDate Posts: 192	thank you sheldon smith thats an awesome part.

17 April 2009, 09:01 AM	#12
gioarmani7428 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 37	I wonder what kind of pressure this will take under the water?...

17 April 2009, 10:28 AM	#13
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	These are rated at 100M -Sheldon __________________

4 May 2009, 04:47 AM	#14
chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	wouldn't have the minerals to do that

4 May 2009, 10:49 AM	#15
Jack Sparrow Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Black Pearl Watch: 116610LV Posts: 108	I'd love to do that to my gmt II! Do they make one for 16710's?

6 May 2009, 07:38 AM	#17
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Do they make one for the Rolex Explorer?

6 May 2009, 12:39 PM	#18
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,810	Yes, the same caseback that fits the 16710 also fits the Rolex Explorer II. The DateJust caseback should fit the Explorer I, but check with the vendor before purchasing. -Sheldon __________________

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