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Tools to take back off

Cicero

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I have quite a few watches, some of which the back needs special tools.

Is there a place that sell these tools.
 

Capt. Obvious

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LOADS of places.
Even Amazon or Ebay.

Depends on what kind of watch you have and where you are based!!!
 

Vorenus

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Like Capt. O said.

For pressed down casebacks there is a special knife often used. Be gentle when using this or else you might damage the case.

For screw down case back there are there common options. The rubberball, the vaccum tool and the plain rubber glove. The last one not so many use but it works quite well.

All tools mentioned are cheap and can be sourced on ebay, Ali, Amazon etc....

- Vorenus
 

Cicero

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Thanks lads, will look into your suggestions.

One I am having problem with,is one with 6 slots.
 

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Any of the cheap three prong openers will work on that.
 

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Happy coloured thick rubber glove from the kitchen, press hard and turn, press hard and turn, press harder - it will suddenly give.
 

Cicero

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I found a cheap set for $6 but $22 cartage.

Will have a go with gloves.
 

Capt. Obvious

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Daywatch is right. If you don't manage that, either get a rubber ball or a cheap watch opener (screwdown caseback) from amazon or ebay.

You can find them for a couple $ AND free delivery!
 

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Not alas free deliver to New Zealand.