dbane883 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Now that is uber cool. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 jealous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Very cool find. Out of curiosity, why didn't he want it anymore? Not enough Rolexes to work on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 He has about 4 of these sets. Plus he's getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Thompson Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Very nice pieces to add to a collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjjoyce1 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 pretty darn cool useful info too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 OMG someone stole the inside of your watch!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Great vintage tools. One thing for sure, they don't make 'em like they used to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S. Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Kinda off topic, but I bought an old Omega Service center sign from my now retired watch repair man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatch Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Great tool and a pleasure to use I bet. I hope you enjoy using it for many years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 very cool indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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