Open My Rolex

[two tone]

Is opening the back of a Rolex just a matter of the proper tool? Is there a special process to re-seal to maintain the water tight seal? Can the average person with the tool, open and close without ruining the watch?
Bob

[Clockmaker]

The answer to all three questions is YES!

[timefinder]

TT:

While I would *never* do it. There are certainly plenty on here who have and can help out. What specifically are you looking to do?

[two tone]

Not looking to do anything specific. Was just wondering if average person could open and close watch without disturbing water-tight seal. I see people posting pictures of their watches insides as easy as I open the hood of my car. The tool is available on numerous websites for $30 to $100.
Bob

[Idle Swede]

No problem Bob, just make sure you have a spare seal in case the one inside is bad after opening it.

[Mephist]

As fast as I get my DJ back again I will try to open it to change the case back to a sapphire one, and I have never opened a case back before so I will let you know how it went

[two tone]

Thanks for info. Not sure if I will attempt to open or not, but info was helpfull. No reason to open other than curiosity. Sort of like looking under hood of car. I just want to play with it. But sometimes when you touch it, it's never the same afterwards. I will tread slowly.
Thanks,
Bob

[JBHII]

Here's what's inside:

[Mephist]

Great photo!

[LarryD]

I did a short tutorial on opening a Rolex caseback last year..

It's a little long for a post, but you can see it here..

Opening A Rolex Caseback