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jlb2 · 22 March 2016, 08:24 AM

Would you ever let someone (a watch maker) open your watch (to verify its authenticity when you are selling it) PRIOR to actually selling it? Can that damage your watch? Is that a stupid move to allow them to do that?

drifter01 · 22 March 2016, 08:34 AM

The only person who would open my watches is either me ot the person servicing it.

Chadridv · 22 March 2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jlb2

Would you ever let someone (a watch maker) open your watch (to verify its authenticity when you are selling it) PRIOR to actually selling it? Can that damage your watch? Is that a stupid move to allow them to do that?

You're in NYC? Bring the watch to RSC. Tell them you'd like to get an estimate for standard service.

They will take your watch into the technician area. 15 minutes they'll come back out and either hand you a service estimate or tell you the watch has an issue with authenticity and/or originally. typically there's no in between. Easiest way to verify a watch.

Gryfalcon · 22 March 2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

You're in NYC? Bring the watch to RSC. Tell them you'd like to get an estimate for standard service.

They will take your watch into the technician area. 15 minutes they'll come back out and either hand you a service estimate or tell you the watch has an issue with authenticity and/or originally. typically there's no in between. Easiest way to verify a watch.

Sounds like great advice

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Danny83 · 22 March 2016, 08:38 AM

As long as the buyer is serious and they will pay up as soon as its verified authentic sure

Tools · 22 March 2016, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jlb2

Would you ever let someone (a watch maker) open your watch (to verify its authenticity when you are selling it) PRIOR to actually selling it? Can that damage your watch? Is that a stupid move to allow them to do that?

No, it won't damage a watch for a watchmaker to open it up; why would you think that it could ?

landroverking · 22 March 2016, 09:50 AM

I have sold watches to dealers that ask to look at the movement.
They would only open while I looked on.

crowncollection · 22 March 2016, 09:52 AM

why would opening a watch damage it ? especially by a qualified watchmaker, some threads ???

Chadridv · 22 March 2016, 10:13 AM

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why would opening a watch damage it ? especially by a qualified watchmaker, some threads ???

Likely not, but improperly pressure testing a closed watch could be an issue I suppose?

Mick P · 22 March 2016, 07:01 PM

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No, it won't damage a watch for a watchmaker to open it up; why would you think that it could ?

Hi

I confess to having a low technical knowledge on watches in general but how do you know that the watch would pass a pressure test after an "ordinary" person has removed and then replaced the back plate on what was a perfectly good watch.

Regards

Mick

Chadridv · 22 March 2016, 07:15 PM

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Hi

I confess to having a low technical knowledge on watches in general but how do you know that the watch would pass a pressure test after an "ordinary" person has removed and then replaced the back plate on what was a perfectly good watch.

Regards

Mick

I'm in the same boat! That's why I state it as a question. My guess, is that it partially comes down to equipment. You either have the machine to test for it or you don't. The other part is just old fashion competence.

crowncollection · 22 March 2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Likely not, but improperly pressure testing a closed watch could be an issue I suppose?

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Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

I confess to having a low technical knowledge on watches in general but how do you know that the watch would pass a pressure test after an "ordinary" person has removed and then replaced the back plate on what was a perfectly good watch.

Regards

Mick

It's not that hard really, it's a gasket, if it is flat as a pancake or torn etc it's stuffed, if it's soft and spongy it's good. You then install it in the slot or caseback edge, depending on model. You then torque the case back, it's like changing a tap washer really, as long as you use correct tools, it is easy. If it was waterproof before it will be afterwards as long as the gaskets are ok. Cheers.

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Mick P · 22 March 2016, 07:19 PM

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It's not that hard really, it's a gasket, if it is flat as a pancake or torn etc it's stuffed, if it's soft and spongy it's good. You then install it in the slot or caseback edge, depending on model. You then torque the case back, it's like changing a tap washer really, as long as you use correct tools, it is easy. If it was waterproof before it will be afterwards as long as the gaskets are ok. Cheers.

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Many thanks, at least that's clear now.

Mick

jlb2 · 22 March 2016, 08:14 PM

Allowing the buyers jeweler to open it, I'm not sure if they're an AD (rolex). Just curious what people think! I personally wouldn't feel comfortable unless I knew it was an AD, but want to see what the experts think as I am just a novice!

fskywalker · 23 March 2016, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

You're in NYC? Bring the watch to RSC. Tell them you'd like to get an estimate for standard service.

They will take your watch into the technician area. 15 minutes they'll come back out and either hand you a service estimate or tell you the watch has an issue with authenticity and/or originally. typically there's no in between. Easiest way to verify a watch.

Great advice! Do they charge for that?

Chadridv · 23 March 2016, 01:16 AM

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Great advice! Do they charge for that?

NO! Not for an estimate.

fskywalker · 23 March 2016, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

NO! Not for an estimate.

Great to know! Thanks !

Chadridv · 23 March 2016, 01:18 AM

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Great to know! Thanks !

Tools · 23 March 2016, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick P

Hi

I confess to having a low technical knowledge on watches in general but how do you know that the watch would pass a pressure test after an "ordinary" person has removed and then replaced the back plate on what was a perfectly good watch.

Regards

Mick

It doesn't matter who opens it, the only way to "know" if it will pass a pressure test is to test it.

But there isn't any magic there. It's an o-ring in a groove and with reasonable care that it stays there, the watch will be water-tight.

22 March 2016, 08:24 AM	#1
jlb2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New York City Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 21	Verifying a watch Would you ever let someone (a watch maker) open your watch (to verify its authenticity when you are selling it) PRIOR to actually selling it? Can that damage your watch? Is that a stupid move to allow them to do that?

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Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	As long as the buyer is serious and they will pay up as soon as its verified authentic sure

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landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I have sold watches to dealers that ask to look at the movement. They would only open while I looked on.

22 March 2016, 08:14 PM	#14
jlb2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New York City Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 21	Allowing the buyers jeweler to open it, I'm not sure if they're an AD (rolex). Just curious what people think! I personally wouldn't feel comfortable unless I knew it was an AD, but want to see what the experts think as I am just a novice!

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