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jmk1 · 11 December 2008, 03:41 AM

will my Rolex still be water resistance if i removed the back of the watch?

entropydave · 11 December 2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jmk1

will my Rolex still be water resistance if i removed the back of the watch?

depends if you put it back before you immerse it!

truth is, I believe there's a gasket - there may also be a silicone sealant as well and it has to be tightened to 45lb torque as well I think.
So I wouldn't do it without the proper tools and replacement gasket as well.

Tools · 11 December 2008, 04:04 AM

As Dave says...Depends on if you put the case back back on...

There is an "O" ring that seals up the back. As long as you put it back on correctly, there is absolutelyl no reason why it would leak. There is no other sealant, although the "O" ring is coated with silicone grease (not sealant) or oil..

Here is what it looks like..

Almost any whatchmaker can pressure check your case to ensure watertightness..

f16570 · 11 December 2008, 04:32 AM

Great pics Tools, and informative as usual.

bradg · 11 December 2008, 10:49 AM

THose are great pictures. I love this forum

hflee55 · 11 December 2008, 12:15 PM

Great pics.

Latrodectus · 11 December 2008, 12:50 PM

Larry, just outstanding pictures!

entropydave · 11 December 2008, 05:01 PM

very nice pics! Is that spinny thing with the spring made of gold or brass, perchance? I don't mean the winding rotor btw!

ohlins · 12 December 2008, 01:13 AM

looks like it's made of brass

bodybump · 12 December 2008, 01:17 AM

educate me more Larry....

Tools · 12 December 2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by entropydave

very nice pics! Is that spinny thing with the spring made of gold or brass, perchance? I don't mean the winding rotor btw!

The little spinny,springy thing is the balance wheel.

It is likely neither gold or brass, but rather an alloy Glucydur..

Glucydur is very temperature stable, hard so it will retain it's shape, and non-magnetic, perfect for a balance wheel. Both gold and brass would expand and be too temperature sensitive for this application, causing too much deviation to the delicate hairspring, which is also a temperature resistant alloy... Nivarox in this case, but the newer Rolex balances sport their own Parachrom alloy.

entropydave · 12 December 2008, 06:21 AM

Very interesting! Interesting alloy! Beryllium and copper I'll bet.

onkyo · 12 December 2008, 06:27 AM

Great pics. The 'heart' of a Rolex.

GeoGio Greece · 12 December 2008, 06:34 AM

Thank you Larry !

For the pics for the info, for being here !!!

11 December 2008, 03:41 AM	#1
jmk1 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: joel1520016710 Location: conn USA Watch: 2007 gmt11 Rolex Posts: 58	water resistance will my Rolex still be water resistance if i removed the back of the watch?

11 December 2008, 04:04 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	As Dave says...Depends on if you put the case back back on... There is an "O" ring that seals up the back. As long as you put it back on correctly, there is absolutelyl no reason why it would leak. There is no other sealant, although the "O" ring is coated with silicone grease (not sealant) or oil.. Here is what it looks like.. Almost any whatchmaker can pressure check your case to ensure watertightness.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 December 2008, 04:32 AM	#4
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11 December 2008, 05:01 PM	#8
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	very nice pics! Is that spinny thing with the spring made of gold or brass, perchance? I don't mean the winding rotor btw!

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12 December 2008, 06:21 AM	#12
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Very interesting! Interesting alloy! Beryllium and copper I'll bet.

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onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great pics. The 'heart' of a Rolex.

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