GetReplicaWatches Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Recently picked up a gold Rolex Daytona Rep. However, after about a week, there's a notible clunking when you move the watch around, so I assume something has come loose at some stage. I tried rolling up a ball of tape and opening that way. I bought a sticky bouncy rubber ball off ebay which is apparently a great tool for opening the backs of watches. It won't even budge. I tried WD40, and dipping it in boiling water to try and warp the metal slightly. Nothing works. Any advice guys? Or should I give up and live with the noise?
GetReplicaWatches Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Posted May 22, 2015 I have no idea when it comes to opening a watch, so wouldn't know what to buy. Obviously all watches have different opening systems
mymanmatt Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Either buy the right tool or take it to a jeweler to open it. Even with the correct tool you have to have some way to hold it.
kbh Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Or try again to use the duct tape method and push harder. I had a Rolex case that was real hard to get loose. I ended up finding a socket, as in from a set of socket wrench tools, that fit the knurled portion of the Rolex case back and taped the end with duct tape (It was a 28mm socket) and used it to loosen the case back. The socket acted like a handle and gave me something to apply more downward force while turning.
icoopernicus Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 I recommend this because it has worked for me on Oyster casebacks, gen and rep. you need super glue, isopropyl alcohol, a socket and a ratchet. glue the socket head to the caseback with the super glue, attach the ratchet and simply remove the caseback. Once the caseback is off, soak it in isopropyl for several minutes (15-30) to remove the socket head and then wipe the remaining super glue off (it will have turned to a gel from the alcohol soak. This absolutely works and it works everytime and the glue will absolutely come off with enough soaking in alcohol. Good luck 2
kbh Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 I like the super glue idea. Why not just super glue a nut to the back and use a wrench to turn it. Same thing I suppose but it seems that a nut would be easier to glue.
icoopernicus Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 It works just fine with a nut too, I just skip the nut for simplicity.
dbane883 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Some creative solutions that are arguably fraught with peril. Like my dad always said, use the right tool for the job. In this case, you should get a proper 29.5mm oyster tool and a case holder properly clamped to a workbench. This is a set I keep at the office:
Mendota Explorer Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Very nice ideas and suggestions all around!
Legend Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 I recommend this because it has worked for me on Oyster casebacks, gen and rep. you need super glue, isopropyl alcohol, a socket and a ratchet. glue the socket head to the caseback with the super glue, attach the ratchet and simply remove the caseback. Once the caseback is off, soak it in isopropyl for several minutes (15-30) to remove the socket head and then wipe the remaining super glue off (it will have turned to a gel from the alcohol soak. This absolutely works and it works everytime and the glue will absolutely come off with enough soaking in alcohol. Good luck Sounds very clever to me. I always am impressed with these "think out of the box" creative solutions. Sent from Mars using tapatalk
panerai153 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 I would try the sticky tape/socket head first then the superglued nut. My question, if you don't have any tools and you don't know what opener to use on a Rolex caseback, what are you going to do when you get the caseback off? :If I were you, and you weren't prepared to fix what's come loose, I would take or send it to someone who can fix the problem once the caseback is removed. Best case scenario, you get it off easily, worse,case scenario, you bugger up your caseback and still don't have the problem solved.
Nightwatch Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 Much better than the duct tape or the rollerball: enter the kitchen (or supermarket) and get one of those yellow, blue or pink thick rubbergloves. Apply constant pressure several times until it moves - specially good for Panerai. Take 2: from Amazon or ebay get a set of Huaxing caseback openers, these cost $17-$23 usd and work the same as the Bergeon ones, simple easy and best way to watertighten when closing the case again. Since having one of these no Rolex-case was an issue anymore. 2
danielv2000 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 I had a similar issue a few years ago with a vintage Daytona I received. I had the proper tools, could not do it. I had sent it to The Zigmeister who could not do it! (yes, that The Zigmeister!) I was getting worried. I decided to stop at a local jeweler. I explained I was buying this watch but wanted to verify what was inside. He must have had Thor in the backroom because it took him 10 seconds to pop it open! I was very pleased when I saw a beautiful V72 under the hood!!! 1
Mendota Explorer Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Much better than the duct tape or the rollerball: enter the kitchen (or supermarket) and get one of those yellow, blue or pink thick rubbergloves. Apply constant pressure several times until it moves - specially good for Panerai. Take 2: from Amazon or ebay get a set of Huaxing caseback openers, these cost $17-$23 usd and work the same as the Bergeon ones, simple easy and best way to watertighten when closing the case again. Since having one of these no Rolex-case was an issue anymore.I feel silly asking this because I'm normally such a great detective with Google, but I cannot find these on Amazon's mobile site. Nothing comes up for Huaxing and only the wrenches or sticky balls are appearing. Do you have a link by any chance? No worries if not. I can try once I'm at my computer later this afternoon. I hate the mobile site... Edited May 23, 2015 by Mendota Explorer
prdubis Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Oyster-Waterproof-Opener-Watches-Jewelry/dp/B00GUMRY8S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432393215&sr=8-1&keywords=oyster+case+opener
Nightwatch Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 I feel silly asking this because I'm normally such a great detective with Google, but I cannot find these on Amazon's mobile site. Nothing comes up for Huaxing and only the wrenches or sticky balls are appearing. Do you have a link by any chance? No worries if not. I can try once I'm at my computer later this afternoon. I hate the mobile site... Hi, I bought this from victoryduanshop on ebay.uk for GBP 9,98 + shipping, here is another one for £ 15,61 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5537-Watch-Back-Case-Opener-Closer-Remover-For-Rolex-Watch-Repair-Tool-Kit-/121603912553?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c50287369
SSTEEL Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 Another vote for the superglue, and nut method, done this plenty of times with stubborn case backs, and works every time.
theflyingdutchman Posted May 25, 2015 Report Posted May 25, 2015 As it is RG, it will VERY easily scratch!
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