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safilipp · 4 October 2007, 03:41 AM

Hi. I recently bought a 1955 Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6565. The watch is in good shape but the cristal is of a more modern era. I would like to exchange it for the original PA459-47C that corresponds to this vintage. I would like to do it myself. Is there any link that you could offer for me to have a set of instructions on how to do it properly without damaging this beautiful piece? Thanks!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 October 2007, 05:17 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Why on EARTH would you wanna do it yourself??

No offense, but if you are in doubt of how to go about changing the crystal, then just don't mess around with it!

To be sure your watch is waterproof afterwards and everything is done correctly, I suggest you take it to an AD that has a Rolex-trained watch maker or have your AD send the Rolex to the nearest RSC.

Downing · 4 October 2007, 08:52 AM

Could you please post photos of the watch?

I'm with Bo. Play it safe and let a professional do the job.

safilipp · 5 October 2007, 03:40 AM

Thank you guys! I think you are right. Better play it safe. When I have a moment I"ll take some pics and post them.

JJ Irani · 5 October 2007, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by safilipp

Hi. I recently bought a 1955 Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6565. The watch is in good shape but the cristal is of a more modern era. I would like to exchange it for the original PA459-47C that corresponds to this vintage. I would like to do it myself. Is there any link that you could offer for me to have a set of instructions on how to do it properly without damaging this beautiful piece? Thanks!!

If you've never done it before and don't have the experience, the knowledge or the proper tools, you will not only damage the watch....you will just about ruin it.

Take it in to a proper AD and he will sort you out!!

Good luck - JJ

gha · 5 October 2007, 04:58 AM

I just took my old DateJust TT in for servicing last week. They took it apart while I was there, and I could hardly see some of the things that they were pointing out to me, gears, wheels, etc. I think you would want a load of experience, with a seasoned pro looking over your shoulder, before you took one apart on your own.
gha

safilipp · 9 October 2007, 05:33 AM

Hi, here are some pics of my watch

P1010076.jpg

P1010074.jpg

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 October 2007, 06:05 AM

Gorgeous dial!

Downing · 9 October 2007, 08:16 AM

Nice! Thanks for posting.

daunwaun · 9 October 2007, 01:20 PM

Hi and welcome and if you have todo anything major to the watch take it to an AD

4 October 2007, 03:41 AM	#1
safilipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 24	Changing the crystal of a 6565 Hi. I recently bought a 1955 Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6565. The watch is in good shape but the cristal is of a more modern era. I would like to exchange it for the original PA459-47C that corresponds to this vintage. I would like to do it myself. Is there any link that you could offer for me to have a set of instructions on how to do it properly without damaging this beautiful piece? Thanks!!

4 October 2007, 05:17 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Why on EARTH would you wanna do it yourself?? No offense, but if you are in doubt of how to go about changing the crystal, then just don't mess around with it! To be sure your watch is waterproof afterwards and everything is done correctly, I suggest you take it to an AD that has a Rolex-trained watch maker or have your AD send the Rolex to the nearest RSC. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 October 2007, 08:52 AM	#3
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Could you please post photos of the watch? I'm with Bo. Play it safe and let a professional do the job. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

9 October 2007, 06:05 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Gorgeous dial! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 October 2007, 08:16 AM	#9
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Nice! Thanks for posting. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

5 October 2007, 03:40 AM	#4
safilipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 24	Thank you guys! I think you are right. Better play it safe. When I have a moment I"ll take some pics and post them.

5 October 2007, 04:58 AM	#6
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	I just took my old DateJust TT in for servicing last week. They took it apart while I was there, and I could hardly see some of the things that they were pointing out to me, gears, wheels, etc. I think you would want a load of experience, with a seasoned pro looking over your shoulder, before you took one apart on your own. gha

9 October 2007, 05:33 AM	#7
safilipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 24	Hi, here are some pics of my watch P1010076.jpg P1010074.jpg

9 October 2007, 01:20 PM	#10
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Hi and welcome and if you have todo anything major to the watch take it to an AD __________________ DAUNWAUN

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