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Offline ikttan

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Removing of engraving on backcase
« on: July 25, 2015, 03:41:48 PM »
Is there a service to evaluate whether an engraving (name of person - not "President of the United States") on a backcase can be removed (by polishing or other means). And also provide a quote for it?  It's a 1970s Rolex.  Thanks.
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Offline Devilzzz44

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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2015, 02:34:27 PM »
Y need to remove the engraving? By using polishing tools cant do much if the engraving is too deep...
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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2015, 08:50:57 PM »
Because I am interested in the watch but it has engraving on the backcase.  Need to find a place where a quote can be given if it can be removed or inform me if it can't as it is too deep.
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Offline Devilzzz44

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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2015, 03:02:03 PM »
The best bet maybe you can pay a visit to MWF shop and get a second opinion.  ;)
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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2015, 03:03:04 PM »
Quote from: Devilzzz44 on July 27, 2015, 03:02:03 PM
The best bet maybe you can pay a visit to MWF shop and get a second opinion.  ;)

Can remove, but take alot of work.

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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2015, 10:25:11 PM »
Personally, i would refrain from excessive polishing to remove the name....not worth it


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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2015, 12:58:12 PM »
Depending on how deep the engraving it, might take much too much effort and brings up some risk to an older piece. Perhaps you can source for a caseback replacement instead?
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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2015, 05:27:47 PM »
My preferred method is to solder fill the engravings on the back first.

Then grinding it level, finished by polishing to original standards.

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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2015, 05:34:07 PM »
Suggest you just get an original replacement case back. Keep the original. If you decide to sell, old case back (+new as well) will be be part of the package. Maintain the vintage value.


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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2015, 06:37:13 PM »
Good suggestion from r3kahsttub and meor....hopefully the caseback of the 1970s rolex is easy to source.....


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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2015, 08:57:05 PM »
Thank you for all the suggestions.  I think I will find time to bring it to Bobo to have a look at it.

Getting a used case back was an option as well.  Maybe just keep the original and then get one of those after market with the see though case back for fun of it :P
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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2015, 10:10:26 AM »
add your own engraving to it.. if you don't like the history it's not your watch  :)
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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2015, 02:32:39 PM »
try time square, there are few watch shop available this service rightfully
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Re: Removing of engraving on backcase
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2015, 01:15:25 PM »
Do you have photo on it?perhaps my boss can help,he has a lapping machine which he purposely import to polish rolex case back.and maybe you can let us know the case no also,he might hav a spare caseback to sell you.
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