dbane883 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 Dropped by my watchsmith's shop today. He had a spare vintage case opener set that was gathering dust. It has found a new home in my basement. While the Bergeon No.5 openers are acceptable, nothing fits a genuine Rolex caseback like a genuine opener. The teeth just grab better.; Not to mention the fact that these look so much cooler. 1
droptopman Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 Now that is uber cool. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.
djulink Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 That is very nice, indeed (I'm thinking photoshoot...). Like to see how it works and how to handle those tools in person.
dbane883 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Posted March 12, 2015 That is very nice, indeed (I'm thinking photoshoot...). Like to see how it works and how to handle those tools in person. Uh, it's the easiest tool to use. It's just a wrench. Place watch head in holder (picture the holder being clamped to a workbench: Place appropriate wrench on caseback: Turn , counterclockwise to remove (duh): Voila: Reverse steps to install caseback.
Mendota Explorer Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 Very cool find. Out of curiosity, why didn't he want it anymore? Not enough Rolexes to work on?
dbane883 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Posted March 12, 2015 He has about 4 of these sets. Plus he's getting old.
Robert Thompson Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 Very nice pieces to add to a collection.
cjjoyce1 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 I like how there are flush mount screw holes in the case holder to mount it to your bench. Between screwing that to the bench and a two handed opener handle, I wonder just what kind of torque value Rolex was expecting to be imparted sealing an oyster. Although we all know it's easier to crank on a caseback than get it off.
Nanuq Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 I was taught that threads on a bolt (case back) are the equivalent of a spring. You tighten enough to get some elastic deformation of the piece, to stretch it like a spring so it wants to snap back. Too much tension causes plastic deformation and the bolt (case back) is stretched and useless. It will never stay tight after that.
508-Fanatic Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 OMG someone stole the inside of your watch!! 1
panerai153 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Posted March 14, 2015 Great vintage tools. One thing for sure, they don't make 'em like they used to!!
J.S. Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 How hard do someone have to screw back the case back? I've screwed always with my "feeling" and that's always been fine but really is there "golden" torque or something? Don't hit me in the face!
sgtguk Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 How hard do someone have to screw back the case back? I've screwed always with my "feeling" and that's always been fine but really is there "golden" torque or something? Don't hit me in the face! I have the cheap Bergeon tool and being in the mechanical trade generally use the torque setting FT.00 no problems thus far ! 1
fitmic Posted March 24, 2015 Report Posted March 24, 2015 Kinda off topic, but I bought an old Omega Service center sign from my now retired watch repair man.
Skywatch Posted March 27, 2015 Report Posted March 27, 2015 Nothing like having tools from the manufacture. I would love to own a few of the different case back openers some day.
dieselpower Posted March 27, 2015 Report Posted March 27, 2015 Great tool and a pleasure to use I bet. I hope you enjoy using it for many years to come.
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