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Guybrush · 14 July 2020, 07:44 AM

Hi,

I'm a little leery of eBay (and can't find what I'm looking for there anyway), but if I wanted a new caseback for a recent gray market purchase---a 116000---is there any way to purchase one direct from Rolex, or do you think an AD would have access to one through a parts account? Anyone have luck with something like this?

My existing caseback has an engraving I don't love...

Assuming I were able to find one of these, I'd probably be wise to wait and have it swapped by my watchmaker when the watch is next being serviced, lest I risk damaging the waterproof seal---does that seem right?

I'm guessing that if I were to (eventually) send the watch to Rolex for service, I wouldn't have the option of requesting they replace the caseback for me...

Any input & advice welcome!

Tools · 14 July 2020, 08:10 AM

By far, the least expensive place for a new case back is the Dealer.

Guybrush · 14 July 2020, 08:29 AM

Appreciate that input. The local jeweler where I’ve purchased (and serviced) a few pieces over the years (Omega and Tag) is also an AD for Rolex. Perhaps I can check with them, even though I’ve never actually bought a Rolex from them. (I wonder how much they’ll scold me for going gray on this watch...)

Andrew NYC · 14 July 2020, 10:27 AM

I had a similar issue with a 16710 that I have. It went in for a service last year And the NY RSC happily replaced it with a period correct new one for $135. I’d recommend this route.

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Guybrush · 14 July 2020, 11:12 AM

Thanks!

14 July 2020, 07:44 AM	#1
Guybrush "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Maryland Watch: 118209 Posts: 697	Anywhere to order an OEM caseback? Hi, I'm a little leery of eBay (and can't find what I'm looking for there anyway), but if I wanted a new caseback for a recent gray market purchase---a 116000---is there any way to purchase one direct from Rolex, or do you think an AD would have access to one through a parts account? Anyone have luck with something like this? My existing caseback has an engraving I don't love... Assuming I were able to find one of these, I'd probably be wise to wait and have it swapped by my watchmaker when the watch is next being serviced, lest I risk damaging the waterproof seal---does that seem right? I'm guessing that if I were to (eventually) send the watch to Rolex for service, I wouldn't have the option of requesting they replace the caseback for me... Any input & advice welcome!

14 July 2020, 08:10 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,473	By far, the least expensive place for a new case back is the Dealer. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 July 2020, 08:29 AM	#3
Guybrush "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Maryland Watch: 118209 Posts: 697	Appreciate that input. The local jeweler where I’ve purchased (and serviced) a few pieces over the years (Omega and Tag) is also an AD for Rolex. Perhaps I can check with them, even though I’ve never actually bought a Rolex from them. (I wonder how much they’ll scold me for going gray on this watch...)

14 July 2020, 10:27 AM	#4
Andrew NYC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 336	I had a similar issue with a 16710 that I have. It went in for a service last year And the NY RSC happily replaced it with a period correct new one for $135. I’d recommend this route. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2020, 11:12 AM	#5
Guybrush "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Maryland Watch: 118209 Posts: 697	Thanks!

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