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toolr · 14 October 2015, 01:34 PM

I recently acquired a D serial 16610LV in like new condition with box and papers. It looks like it's been worn only a handful of times, bracelet is absolutely as new, hologram is also like new. The watch runs approximately minus 1/2 of a second per day, I have no service history but it doesn't appear it has been in for service.

My question is in regards to the caseback fit. As seen in the photos (hopefully) the case back on the 9 o'clock side of the case is flush while on the 3 o'clock side there is a slight gap. I seem to remember reading about a similar issue on a Seadweller DS a couple years ago and after the owner had RSC look at it they said it was ok, not sure it's the samethough.
Thoughts? Thank you.

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Rogdogg · 14 October 2015, 01:43 PM

That does not look right to me and if it is similar to the SD you referred to and RSC told me it was okay I still wouldn't accept it.
I have personally never seen a case back that had a gap like that. To me it looks like it just hasn't been screwed back down correctly.

Mickyfin · 14 October 2015, 01:50 PM

I agree, looks like it needs screwing down a little further is all.

Vanessa CW21 · 14 October 2015, 03:08 PM

Have you tried opening it with the strength of your fingers? If it's not screwed down properly, you will be able to unscrew it manually. It won't be super easy. It's possible the movement was checked and the case not tightened afterwards.

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toolr · 14 October 2015, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Have you tried opening it with the strength of your fingers? If it's not screwed down properly, you will be able to unscrew it manually. It won't be super easy. It's possible the movement was checked and the case not tightened afterwards.

Sent from my phone.

I tried to open the caseback with my fingers and it does not budge at all. I tried to show through the pictures that the caseback is flush on the 9 o'clock side but has a slight gap on the 3 o'clock side.

J!m · 14 October 2015, 09:40 PM

I'd be worried the threads were crossed. Easy to do with Rolex particularly if you don't have the right tools or are rushing... It will be "tight" but not sealed.

Worst case (no pun intended) case back and mid case have to be replaced.

SpaceWanderer · 15 October 2015, 08:32 AM

It certainly doesn't look right. I'd follow Vanessa's instructions to the letter, in a clean environment.

toolr · 19 October 2015, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the responses. After considering the possibilities I contacted the seller and was able to return it.

14 October 2015, 01:34 PM	#1
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,368	16610LV caseback fit... is this normal? I recently acquired a D serial 16610LV in like new condition with box and papers. It looks like it's been worn only a handful of times, bracelet is absolutely as new, hologram is also like new. The watch runs approximately minus 1/2 of a second per day, I have no service history but it doesn't appear it has been in for service. My question is in regards to the caseback fit. As seen in the photos (hopefully) the case back on the 9 o'clock side of the case is flush while on the 3 o'clock side there is a slight gap. I seem to remember reading about a similar issue on a Seadweller DS a couple years ago and after the owner had RSC look at it they said it was ok, not sure it's the samethough. Thoughts? Thank you. DSC07306.jpg DSC07309.jpg

14 October 2015, 01:43 PM	#2
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	That does not look right to me and if it is similar to the SD you referred to and RSC told me it was okay I still wouldn't accept it. I have personally never seen a case back that had a gap like that. To me it looks like it just hasn't been screwed back down correctly. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

14 October 2015, 03:08 PM	#4
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	Have you tried opening it with the strength of your fingers? If it's not screwed down properly, you will be able to unscrew it manually. It won't be super easy. It's possible the movement was checked and the case not tightened afterwards. Sent from my phone. __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

14 October 2015, 01:50 PM	#3
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	I agree, looks like it needs screwing down a little further is all.

14 October 2015, 09:40 PM	#6
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	I'd be worried the threads were crossed. Easy to do with Rolex particularly if you don't have the right tools or are rushing... It will be "tight" but not sealed. Worst case (no pun intended) case back and mid case have to be replaced.

15 October 2015, 08:32 AM	#7
SpaceWanderer Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 172	It certainly doesn't look right. I'd follow Vanessa's instructions to the letter, in a clean environment.

19 October 2015, 12:18 PM	#8
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,368	Thanks for the responses. After considering the possibilities I contacted the seller and was able to return it.

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