How tight should the caseback be?

[Alexccmeister]

I was cleaning my Tudor BB GMT and while at it I use my thumbs to try to rotate the caseback and it budged. So was wondering how tight should the caseback be to prevent water/moisture getting in.

 

[Hor-Fan]

It should tight enough that you can't move it with your thumb. Make a ball of duct tape, sticky side out and use it to screw the back down TIGHT.


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[Alexccmeister]

It should tight enough that you can't move it with your thumb. Make a ball of duct tape, sticky side out and use it to screw the back down TIGHT.


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Great thanks.

 

[eVojlib]

Invest in a sticky ball, great to remove and tighten caseback without any damage or residue...

 

[Alexccmeister]

Invest in a sticky ball, great to remove and tighten caseback without any damage or residue...

Sure. Where can I get one?

 

[D Ramone]

The same happened to me, the back just came loose one day. My watchsmith says it should always be done very tight otherwise dirt can get inside. I think he used a machine to tighten it up. Try your local non-AD jeweler. Mine only charged me £2.50

 

[Alexccmeister]

The same happened to me, the back just came loose one day. My watchsmith says it should always be done very tight otherwise dirt can get inside. I think he used a machine to tighten it up. Try your local non-AD jeweler. Mine only charged me £2.50

:thanks:. Will try that.

 

[capice]

sticky ball.....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Watch-Back...h=item25eea55a34:g:kjsAAOSwX7BaYwbg:rk:3:pf:0

 

[eVojlib]

Sure. Where can I get one?

Ofrei has the green sticky ball http://www.ofrei.com/page557.html#19092 at the bottom of this page and lots of other parts you may need in the future.

 

[Alexccmeister]

Great guys. Thanks. Will try the sticky ball.