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southtexas · 15 October 2015, 12:44 PM

Hello I'm a vintage guy but I bought a like new 116233 yesterday (3 years old but still has stickers on it) with box and papers. It was too cheap and nice to pass up. Watch was given to original owner by his company and they engraved the back.

I'd like to get a new case back for it. I called RSC Dallas and they said I can only get one through them during a service. Anybody know if I can go to an ad and have them order one for me?

I've already placed a wtb ad here as well. Thanks very much.

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Muzz · 15 October 2015, 02:54 PM

Normally no need to change the case back, it can be brushed out pretty easy usually.

Gerardus · 15 October 2015, 06:22 PM

Congratz, awesome!

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Chadridv · 16 October 2015, 12:46 AM

Sorry can't help too much, but just wanted to say congrats on a great watch. Looks good on you!

Annan · 16 October 2015, 01:17 AM

Great choice! Yes......check on the easier option of having the engraving brushed out.

Tools · 16 October 2015, 02:15 AM

It can be taken off pretty easily and we have a DIY in the Reference Library. Deeper engraving can be turned down by anybody with a lathe - perhaps a local watchmaker or machinist.

The backs are generic now days and a watchmaker with parts account may be able to order you one.. Or you can do the DIY and then when you send it in for service in a few years have a new one installed.

mjclark32 · 16 October 2015, 03:08 AM

Agree with those above, see if you can have it taken off by a watchmaker. Congrats on a great looking piece!

15 October 2015, 12:44 PM	#1
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,761	116233 case back Hello I'm a vintage guy but I bought a like new 116233 yesterday (3 years old but still has stickers on it) with box and papers. It was too cheap and nice to pass up. Watch was given to original owner by his company and they engraved the back. I'd like to get a new case back for it. I called RSC Dallas and they said I can only get one through them during a service. Anybody know if I can go to an ad and have them order one for me? I've already placed a wtb ad here as well. Thanks very much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

15 October 2015, 06:22 PM	#3
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Congratz, awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

16 October 2015, 01:17 AM	#5
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Great choice! Yes......check on the easier option of having the engraving brushed out. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

16 October 2015, 02:15 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	It can be taken off pretty easily and we have a DIY in the Reference Library. Deeper engraving can be turned down by anybody with a lathe - perhaps a local watchmaker or machinist. The backs are generic now days and a watchmaker with parts account may be able to order you one.. Or you can do the DIY and then when you send it in for service in a few years have a new one installed. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 October 2015, 03:08 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Agree with those above, see if you can have it taken off by a watchmaker. Congrats on a great looking piece! __________________

15 October 2015, 02:54 PM	#2
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Normally no need to change the case back, it can be brushed out pretty easy usually.

16 October 2015, 12:46 AM	#4
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Sorry can't help too much, but just wanted to say congrats on a great watch. Looks good on you!

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