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Old 29 May 2014, 02:17 AM   #1
JohnBaker3
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Real Name: John Baker III
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Submariner Twin-lock Case Tube Information

Hey Guys:

After going through the motions of returning my 1970 vintage 5513 to "original" I wanted to post some details that might help others...

The crown, stem and case tube must all match to make things work. I have found 2, if not 3, different versions of the "twin-lock" 24-7000 case tube from Rolex. That doesn't even include the after-market versions.

The correct crown is referenced 24-700....

Broaching tools may or may not be required to insert/clean the tube once it is attached to the case....just depends on which tube you get to use....

Here are some photos; I hope that they help....



Most of the pics are from internet sources...
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File Type: jpg Rolex 24-7000 Case Tube 1.0.jpg (38.0 KB, 735 views)
File Type: jpg Rolex Crowns and Case Tubes.jpg (33.2 KB, 731 views)
File Type: png Rolex Twinlock 24-7000 package.png (150.0 KB, 733 views)
File Type: jpg Rolex Crowns.jpg (35.6 KB, 729 views)
File Type: jpg Rolex Twinlock 24-7000 with splines 2.0.jpg (48.0 KB, 727 views)
File Type: jpg tubetool.jpg (112.3 KB, 719 views)
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