Caseback Removal DIY & Mystery Numbers

I posted my DIY webpage at http://members.aol.com/sheldons4/caseback.htm

I list the tools required and the steps.


http://members.aol.com/sheldons4/ima...nscription.jpg
In my discovery, I found an inscription by Rolex Service Center (RSC). Any insights on the inscription is appreciated.

The inscription reads as follows: RBH 5/07 3/008 7380

The RBH (Rolex Beverly Hills) makes sense, as does the 5/07 (date). The other numbers are greek to me.

Watchmakers inscriptions on the caseback is a long held tradition that even Rolex follows.

Comments and webpage edits appreciated.


-Sheldon

Thanks for the info and the scan ... didn't know that even Rolex uses caseback inscriptions when servicing a watch ... wonder if this is also true for Rolex Cologne or Geneva :rolleyes:

Unfortunately I also have no clue regarding the meaning of the other numbers ...

I would assume that this are internal reference numbers making it possible to identify the work performed on this watch even after an owner change.

Bye

Marko

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Originally posted by newharry
Thanks for the info and the scan ... didn't know that even Rolex uses caseback inscriptions when servicing a watch ... wonder if this is also true for Rolex Cologne or Geneva :rolleyes:

Unfortunately I also have no clue regarding the meaning of the other numbers ...

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I've seen them write case back info in ink on the inner case back too:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...b-before10.jpg

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Originally posted by newharry
... wonder if this is also true for Rolex Cologne or Geneva :rolleyes:

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I've seen them write case back info in ink on the inner case back too:

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Thanks ... so we have RBH and RNY ... maybe someone who had his watch recently serviced in Cologne or Geneva can open it up for us :D