Martyd3 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Your best bet is to bite the bullet and buy one from Ofrei, or Jules Borel. They're not cheap and as I recall, sold in pairs, but your only other option would be to find a watchmaker in your area who has the tool and would do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Or, if you are really in a bind, you could just use the crown to screw in the tube. Start the tube by hand, then insert the crown, and tighten it up. Also, you may want to use a small amount of 'non-hardening' gasket seal to waterproof the tube as well. (thanks for the excellent tip J3) When Rolex replaces the tube, there is a small soft metal gasket that goes between the tube and case to seal it up. These are never supplied with tubes and have to be ordered from Rolex. Good luck with that one! So, use a small amount of gasket seal on the threads and install. Use the crown to tighten it on and you should be in business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitimany Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have a extra one, send me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Marty, Hey sorry for bieng absent as I am trying to keepy business afloat. Send me your parts needs list and address and I will lend you my Tap and tool for the tube. Regards, Kurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Try a torx bit screwdriver and see if it fits. You shouldnt need any amount of force to get the tube into place as long as the case is tapped properly. I used the crown to tighten the tube into my 16610 and it worked perfect. Good suggestion. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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