Seen some of the Rolex repair videos on YT. Its not for the faint of heart.
But having said that I am sure some of the folks here would certainly have changed watch cells / batteries on their own or perhaps tried doing so in the days gone by.
Just different facets of a hobby.
Cheers.
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Originally posted by Distinguido View PostYup need to be competent if DIY.
Being really hands on and working on cheaper wathes is a good way to learn.
For me , it's not so much about cost savings, but about deeper understanding of the watch and self fulfilment.
*big smile*
For me, I not at all competent, so rather pay someone who knows how to do it....
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Originally posted by minimerc View PostDD watertight to 100M??? uncles with pot belly and YG dd cant dive/sink lah... maybe 100MM for a vintage DD in a washing basin dive...you bent the bezel, crack the crystal, chip the dial or the tritium bits and you will get bigger headaches than the cost saving from DIY.
Being really hands on and working on cheaper wathes is a good way to learn.
For me , it's not so much about cost savings, but about deeper understanding of the watch and self fulfilment.
*big smile*
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Originally posted by cqrp View PostDistinguido, thanks.
Thats sounds correct. How do you ensure that the case has been tightened enough? i.e. is now waterproof upto 100m?
A very steady set of hands and very nimble fingers are a given for any such watch work. And yes the right set of tools are a must have.
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Originally posted by cqrp View PostSo, SmartyJ, how often do you get your DDs serviced?
Do you get it done at Rolex or outside. What's the bill like?
Tks
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Originally posted by cqrp View PostDistinguido, thanks.
Thats sounds correct. How do you ensure that the case has been tightened enough? i.e. is now waterproof upto 100m?
A very steady set of hands and very nimble fingers are a given for any such watch work. And yes the right set of tools are a must have.
Moreover, I dont think anyone of us here goes deeper than even 25m.
So i'm not anal about it
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Originally posted by Distinguido View PostNot that difficult but you need the tools.
Open case back, remove stem, pop out movement, remove hands, remove dial.
Replace dial, replace hands, pop in movement, secure stem and finally screw in case back.
Thats sounds correct. How do you ensure that the case has been tightened enough? i.e. is now waterproof upto 100m?
A very steady set of hands and very nimble fingers are a given for any such watch work. And yes the right set of tools are a must have.
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Originally posted by smartyjones18 View PostI will only change to the dial I like most and it should remain there as long as possible maybe till the next service. I wish I had mastered the art of changing dials, maybe Ian is able to do it.
Do you get it done at Rolex or outside. What's the bill like?
Tks
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Not that difficult but you need the tools.
Open case back, remove stem, pop out movement, remove hands, remove dial.
Replace dial, replace hands, pop in movement, secure stem and finally screw in case back.
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Originally posted by cqrp View PostSmartyJ your dials are all very crips n' clean.
How often do you change them ?
Have you mastered the changing of dials by your ownself yet, aka DIY?
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Hi Smartyjones,
Congrats! You have an awesome collection of 1803 and 1803 dials
The gold and white dials you posted look original to me from the photos, although to 100% confirm I would usually need to use my loop and examine the dial, wordings close up, sideways, markers and back to look for imperfections.
Original and nice 1803 dials are really hard to find these days as most are re-conditioned.
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SmartyJ your dials are all very crips n' clean.
How often do you change them ?
Have you mastered the changing of dials by your ownself yet, aka DIY?
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Originally posted by smartyjones18 View Postmy daughter lives in NY, so I got the seller to ship to her and her friends will bring it back to me. so no tax
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