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16 March 2007, 01:16 AM
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Rolex Case Back
Hello,
I would like to know that if you open the case back to a Rolex air-king just to get the movement and insides checked out if there's a special procedure in putting back the case back so that it still remains water resistant or water proofed? Thanks! 
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16 March 2007, 01:29 AM
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Well if Rolex do it or any good watchmaker,the case seal would be replaced and then pressure tested.But myself have just cleaned and put a tiny bit of silicon grease, and just screwed down the case back.But these watches were then not used or submersed in water,unless pressure retested.
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16 March 2007, 02:34 AM
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Is it possible to open the case with your bare hands? Or do you need an opening tool?
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16 March 2007, 03:35 AM
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16 March 2007, 03:39 AM
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16 March 2007, 03:40 AM
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It is impossible to open it with your barehand, but with a Bergeon case back opener using your hands, it is possible
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16 March 2007, 05:50 AM
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If you can open it with your hand, I believe that you may want to consider changing your nocturnal activities.
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16 March 2007, 07:19 AM
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My mind gets too curious sometimes
I would never actually attempt this
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16 March 2007, 07:31 AM
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thats one thing about the caseback. if you remove it youself and screw it back yourself, you can forget about it being safe to submerge in water. Trust me I know. You will have to go to your repairman to pressure test and reseal properly. I was embarassed because they said,"yOu been playing with your watch again??
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