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9 October 2020, 09:35 PM | #1 |
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Tightening a caseback without measuring torque
If one does not have the ability to gauge the torque when tightening a rolex caseback, any tips on how to tighten it and maintain water resistance and likewise not damage the parts?
Theoretically I would replace the gasket with a new greased gasket and tighten it to the point where I can no longer use my fingers/hand to loosen it. Thanks |
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Finger tight might not be enough.
I did use this, stil own it, nowadays I leave it to the pro’s. No need for an amateur to open the casebook anyway
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I do not believe that is a satisfactory method. The seal needs to be compressed and your method cannot guarantee that. I'm not sure i have the answer to your problem but you certainly need to tighten it beyond what you can achieve using just your fingers.
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what about this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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I've seen those advertised by companies like bergeon. They would probably be suitable if you weren't worrying about making the case waterproof.
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Thanks. Part of my problem is I do not even know if it's waterproofed because the last service was around 4 years ago. Obviously the wise thing to do here would be to take it in to an expert but I also kind of want the satisfaction of doing it myself.
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My local mechanic always says he torques down until a thread strips, then backs off half a turn for perfection!
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Applaud your bold courage. To be sure of your handiwork, after you’re done take it for a pressure test. If it passes 3 bar you’re likely OK for normal use. But should it fail, just use your tool at the watchmaker’s shop and tighten some more and re-test. Eventually you’ll get the caseback to the right level and will know for future handiwork. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Also, let’s asssume the OP doesn’t have the right amount of torque and the watch fails the pressure test ... are any of the working components inside the movement at risk of damage simply from doing the pressure test? Thank you in advance |
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I'll only dive with my under-warranty 116610 or 116613. I might bathe but won't dive with some of my older ones.
What if theoretically I count the revolutions when opening and simply use the same amount of turns when closing the case? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What watch is it? That set you posted on amazon only has the standard 6 sizes. Theres a few models that will not fit that set.
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If it was a new seal last time and it's a new seal this time and it has not turned over the years, wouldn't it be the same? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Ah then yes that should be covered there. I don’t pressure test watches why i close them, but i can say it’s just like closing any other screw type cover. Be it a water bottle cover or the nut on your tires. Once you’ve tightened it, you’ll know when its tight enough and when to stop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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You need this one from Bergeon as well
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The test I recommend for this situation - and now we know the model - is a simple vacuum test that almost any watchmaker would have. If there was a leak, no damage to any components. A wet test wouldn’t be right for this one because it wouldn’t be going that deep methinks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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