Nacho1991 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Hi folks, I've just received a watch tools set so I am "playing" with a Rolex Submariner I had on my desk. I've removed the bezel and then changed the insert because I tried to fit a GMT Master II movement on that case (much better quality) I've put everything together as I've seen on other places and now, the bezel can turn left and right, doesn't block and it doesn't "click". You can move it freely. Does anyone know what can happen? Thx in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted June 6, 2014 click spring broken or not replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nacho1991 0 Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Probably I have lost the little spring that join the pin with the bezel, as you say. I have made another spring with a bigger sping I got on my "trash box" (straps, stems and things I've saved form old watches). It's a bit hard now, I will do another one shorter. Thanks for it Edited June 6, 2014 by Nacho1991 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nacho1991 0 Posted June 6, 2014 BTW, and in order not to open a new thread. How cand a I open a back case from a Rolex which has been "loctited" ? I promise It wasn't me. When I get the watch, it was like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kal-el 0 Posted June 6, 2014 BTW, and in order not to open a new thread. How cand a I open a back case from a Rolex which has been "loctited" ? I promise It wasn't me. When I get the watch, it was like that. If you didn't do it, then how did you know its been glued? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted June 6, 2014 click spring broken or not replaced. This^^^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nacho1991 0 Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) BTW, and in order not to open a new thread. How cand a I open a back case from a Rolex which has been "loctited" ? I promise It wasn't me. When I get the watch, it was like that. If you didn't do it, then how did you know its been glued? Because I've tried with tools, sticky ball and even a dog toy made of really hard rubber. It has marks on the back from the watchsmith that gave it to me. Tool marks. That's why I'm pretty sure it's been glued. click spring broken or not replaced. This^^^^^ That part is solved, now I'm trying to open the fu***ng case. I've tried heating it, tools and everything I got. Edited June 6, 2014 by Nacho1991 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted June 6, 2014 So the watchsmith glued it? Doesnt sound right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,505 Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=79683 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nacho1991 0 Posted June 6, 2014 So the watchsmith glued it? Doesnt sound right. He gave it to me for free, because I asked some kind of useless diver watch he got in order to made a completely new watch. I got the dial designed, new hands and so. He found this with a lot of crappy watches (believe me, really crappy), I guess it's been from a customer that gave it previously to him. The watch works but the rotor is not on its place, you can hear it. Basically, I got it from a watchsmith who got it from who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nacho1991 0 Posted June 6, 2014 http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=79683 Thx for it, but I don't think the Bergeon tools can actually help. I've just opened a Submariner and a Sea Dweller, so this must be a "special one". I can open every watch (even with no specifical tools) I got but his one, and it's very annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 1 Posted June 6, 2014 So the watchsmith glued it? Doesnt sound right. He gave it to me for free, because I asked some kind of useless diver watch he got in order to made a completely new watch. I got the dial designed, new hands and so. He found this with a lot of crappy watches (believe me, really crappy), I guess it's been from a customer that gave it previously to him. The watch works but the rotor is not on its place, you can hear it. Basically, I got it from a watchsmith who got it from who knows. I gotcha. So basically the original owner is an idiot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 82 Posted June 6, 2014 If even the correct tools won't open it, then the last resort is to hot glue a fairly heavy file to the case back and use that as a lever to unscrew it. The hot glue can be peeled off later. Note that if the back has been glued on, forcing it open may bugger up the caseback threads. You have been warned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted June 6, 2014 click spring broken or not replaced. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nacho1991 0 Posted June 6, 2014 So the watchsmith glued it? Doesnt sound right. He gave it to me for free, because I asked some kind of useless diver watch he got in order to made a completely new watch. I got the dial designed, new hands and so. He found this with a lot of crappy watches (believe me, really crappy), I guess it's been from a customer that gave it previously to him. The watch works but the rotor is not on its place, you can hear it. Basically, I got it from a watchsmith who got it from who knows. I gotcha. So basically the original owner is an idiot. Got it If even the correct tools won't open it, then the last resort is to hot glue a fairly heavy file to the case back and use that as a lever to unscrew it. The hot glue can be peeled off later. Note that if the back has been glued on, forcing it open may bugger up the caseback threads. You have been warned I think I'm applying the extreme method. I got two or three backs that I can use. I will CUT it with a metal saw and...see what happen. I think I'm the craziest person in this forum and the one with the weirdest problems in his watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,792 Posted June 6, 2014 Any chance to take it back to the watchsmith to open it for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Great stuff here. Where is the Zinnboy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nacho1991 0 Posted June 6, 2014 No problem guys, solved. I CUT the case and now everything is ok. I will upload some photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 6, 2014 This I have to see lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted June 6, 2014 It's now a display back :0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 6, 2014 Just pretend its a vintage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted June 7, 2014 If even the correct tools won't open it, then the last resort is to hot glue a fairly heavy file to the case back and use that as a lever to unscrew it. The hot glue can be peeled off later. Note that if the back has been glued on, forcing it open may bugger up the caseback threads. You have been warned Have used this technique with much success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,792 Posted June 7, 2014 I just want to go on record as saying that when you blow houndoggie's avatar up to normal size, it's my most favoritest one on this whole watchosphere board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted June 7, 2014 I just want to go on record as saying that when you blow houndoggie's avatar up to normal size, it's my most favoritest one on this whole watchosphere board. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
