danielv2000 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Let me preface this by saying I have never risked doing any sort of repairs on my watches other than tightening a loose rotor or changing an insert. Today, I opened one my new purchases and noticed that the gasket was not inside the groove. As much as I tried, it's simply "stretched out" and won't go back in. My questions are: 1. Am I correct in my assumption that it needs to be changed? It looks in great condition but won't fit in. 2. What's the best source for a replacement? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 What model of watch do you have? Ebay is the place to find the Rolex gaskets, or you can get them from watch supply stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 It's a Phong 5514 case. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-Back-Gasket-to-Fit-Rolex-GMT-Submariner-29-325-10-/300739774929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46057cc9d1 This gasket is for your 5514 caseback WSO sells them in packs 10 or 12 also but don't give you the Rolex part #. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradBMW Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 What do you all recommend to apply to the gasket? Some sort of light oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 silicone grease- light coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 You can use a speed lubricator that has two foam pads impregnated with silicone grease. Just throw the gasket in and give it a twist. Some also use fomblin to lubricate gaskets and well as the case threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 You can use a speed lubricator that has two foam pads impregnated with silicone grease. Just throw the gasket in and give it a twist. Some also use fomblin to lubricate gaskets and well as the case threads. I have looked for these. Where do you find it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Pretty expensive:http://www.ebay.ca/itm/231204790726 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 You can find them in watch material houses, eBay, or amazon. I bought one from amazon but the silicon is way too sticky. I bought one from one of the material houses and it was this exact one: http://aeroconsystems.com/cart/o-ring-speed-lubricators/model-2.5-747-speed-lubricator/ It works well but will dry out over time. If you don't need it often, you are better off with a sealed tube or tub of silicon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks, I ordered the $4 one. I figure I will keep it in a ziplock bag after using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Try lubricating it up real good and putting it in the freezer to chill it. Maybe it'll shrink up enough to fit and stay in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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