Rolex Submariner Case Opening Issue

[bobm12]

ROFL!

[Andyclient]

Just goes to show what a difference quality tools make , I was in the motor trade as a youngster and my knuckles and fingers soon learn't the difference  between quality tools and the not so good quality ones, I think the skin has only now grown back and that was about 30yrs ago since i left lol

[ash145]

That just looks "right"..... :thumbsu:

[Geo]

Great stuff Clockboy.

Is opening an oyster really an aphrodisiac? :-)

[Mark]

They are great tools.

 

Top tip - use a poly bag under the watch, as the bezel or any perspex glass can be scratched otherwise. I found a poly bag to be thin enough to give a little protection but not so thick as to stop the watch sitting properly in the vice. This is because the watch can move slightly when you are turning the back off, and if you are exerting pressure downwards, which is natural, thats where scratches can happen :)

[clockboy]

Thanks Mark,

Another gem of a tip loaded into my overloaded tiny brain.

Edited January 20, 2015 by clockboy

[Jim]

That is the same unit I have, the Horotec.  I work on lots of Seiko diver watches that have stuck case-backs and it has never failed me as Mark said you can purchase almost any die to fit it.  I absolutely recommend it.  I use the knock off Rolex dies with it as well and it works great. 

 

Best of luck hiding it   it comes in a big box lol

 

Sincerely,

Jim