Dizzy Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 I have an old Swiss high quality rep from about 8 yrs ago .. my explorer II. I cannot get the case back off. I have done everything and it just wont budge. I have had the case in a vice and used my rolex bergeon tool and even tapped it lightly with a small hammer and it WONT move. Its like its welded on. It getting to the point where i am scared to strip all the teeth on either the caseback or my Bergeon tool. Any ideas or tips? I am at the point of trying some pentrating oil but i dont want to ruin the movement or dial. How do i get this thing off??? HELP! Lonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Firstly, Are you absolutely, 100% sure it's a screw back? If yes, you could maybe try applying the tip off of a (hot) soldering iron-sparingly- (just around the seal area) to heat it up, but dont heat the whole watch!! If no, have a REALLY good look and see if it may just be flip back. If neither of these options are viable, you will need to find someone who has a Roles case back press/tool. If all of this doesn't work..... send it to Nanug.... he and his 4WD seem to be able to get anything open Can't vouch for the ongoing operation of said timepiece however! Offshore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 It sure looks like a screw back. The back fits very tight against the back of the case and there definatly isnt a place where you could put anything into pry it open... I will try the soldering iron thing right now. If that doesnt work i might have to try some subtle persuasion from a 8lb sledge hammer. This watch is really pisssing me off and i would LOVE to smash it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 OH MY GOD the soldering iron worked!!! wow good idea! Didnt take hardly any heat at all! Caseback unscrewed smooth as silk first try! thankyou! Lonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 My pleasure! There are a few little "tricks" one learns. My best one is restarting a "dead" quartz. Anyone wants to know, just ask. Offshore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 jumper cables? haha just kidding thanks again and oh yeah.. my vintage Explorer II project apparently just started. I already have the crown and tube removed, CW reworked, lug holes drilled though and gen springbars installed with rivited bracelet... Its rough but its well on its way!!! woo hoo! Lonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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