freddy333

I was about to begin modding the crown guards (enlarge the lug holes and reshape the guards) on the very nice vintage DRSD I got from Andrew at TrustyTime when I ran into a couple of snags:

1. None of the sockets in the Rolex caseback removal tool set from TheWatchPrince.com fit the splines on the DRSD's caseback. The largest of the six sockets, the No.5 socket labeled "29.50", is the closest but it doesn't seat all the way home and, so, I'm afraid that if I apply any pressure and turn it, it'll slip and strip the splines on the caseback.

Is there a trick to this or is there a 7th socket for this model that doesn't come with the standard caseback removal set?

2. I've read a (large) number of postings over the course of the past couple of weeks describing how others have successfully drilled out the lug holes on vintage Subs and Sea-Dwellers, but I'm kind of confused as to the correct drill size and whether the drilling operation can be performed with a good Black & Decker hand drill and titanium drill bits (made for drilling metal), or whether I need a drill press?

If the latter (I need a drill press), does anyone know if I can use one of the relatively inexpensive gizmos that Home Depot sells that allows you to mount a standard hand drill into its frame and then use it like a drill press? Has anyone had good success with one of these (presuming the hand drill by itself won't cut it)?

After spending days searching through the forums (all), I've been unable to find out where people are seeing and buying these "MBW" Rolex reps from?! Can anyone direct me to a specific posting (or forum)?

I've been collecting reps for more than 20 years and I wish I'd found this site 20 years ago. My hat's off to the founder(s). A very useful resource!