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chizzler · 30 June 2011, 12:40 AM

Just picked up my first Rolex, and on the back cover there is a "thank you" note that I don't wish to keep....is it possible to replace the back cover? How much does will this run me on my non date Sub? Thanks guys

chizzler · 30 June 2011, 04:08 AM

anyone? anyone? bueller?

T-Rip · 30 June 2011, 04:11 AM

pic?

chizzler · 30 June 2011, 04:17 AM

Don't have a pic, just wondering if it's possible? There's an engraving that I would like to get rid of, and am interested in replacing the back cover...

Rikki · 30 June 2011, 04:21 AM

depending on how deep you can have it satined off. Rik

drtooth73 · 30 June 2011, 04:22 AM

Depends on how deep the etching is, it maybe possible to polish off the engraving.

chizzler · 30 June 2011, 04:37 AM

Ah of course....I'll take it in to a dealer and check it out, thanks! Any estimations on price of a new backing?

Tools · 30 June 2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chizzler

Ah of course....I'll take it in to a dealer and check it out, thanks! Any estimations on price of a new backing?

You should ask the Dealer for the price.. That is the only place you can get one easily.... Probably a hundred bucks....

We have a DIY on taking an engraving off the back in the Reference Library..

rmfnla · 1 July 2011, 06:31 AM

eBay often lists Rolex backs. I've seen prices all over the place so shop carefully.

Vanessa CW21 · 1 July 2011, 02:42 PM

A Rolex watchmaker can get you a new (genuine) back from Rolex. He/she just has to send in your back to get a new one, and you'll pay a couple $$$ probably.

Adam K. · 1 July 2011, 09:51 PM

As Rik points out, the most economical solution is simply to have the engraving polished off--so long as it's not ridiculously deep, the original back will be fine and it's strength will not be compromised to any worthwhile extent.

Otherwise, +1 to what Vanessa said.

Best,

Adam

30 June 2011, 12:40 AM	#1
chizzler "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 11	Replacing the back cover Just picked up my first Rolex, and on the back cover there is a "thank you" note that I don't wish to keep....is it possible to replace the back cover? How much does will this run me on my non date Sub? Thanks guys

30 June 2011, 04:11 AM	#3
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	pic? __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

30 June 2011, 04:21 AM	#5
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	depending on how deep you can have it satined off. Rik __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

1 July 2011, 06:31 AM	#9
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	eBay often lists Rolex backs. I've seen prices all over the place so shop carefully. __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

1 July 2011, 02:42 PM	#10
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	A Rolex watchmaker can get you a new (genuine) back from Rolex. He/she just has to send in your back to get a new one, and you'll pay a couple $$$ probably. __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

30 June 2011, 04:08 AM	#2
chizzler "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 11	anyone? anyone? bueller?

30 June 2011, 04:17 AM	#4
chizzler "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 11	Don't have a pic, just wondering if it's possible? There's an engraving that I would like to get rid of, and am interested in replacing the back cover...

30 June 2011, 04:22 AM	#6
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Depends on how deep the etching is, it maybe possible to polish off the engraving.

30 June 2011, 04:37 AM	#7
chizzler "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 11	Ah of course....I'll take it in to a dealer and check it out, thanks! Any estimations on price of a new backing?

1 July 2011, 09:51 PM	#11
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	As Rik points out, the most economical solution is simply to have the engraving polished off--so long as it's not ridiculously deep, the original back will be fine and it's strength will not be compromised to any worthwhile extent. Otherwise, +1 to what Vanessa said. Best, Adam

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