stillincontrol Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 hi all i have a vintage caravelle and can not open it up. i try to do it from the back and i try to use a crystal remover but the glass is to close to the case and is rounded edge. please help. LZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Looks like it should be a snap back. Is that not an opener groove just near the lug in the lower right of the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratct Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Looks like it should be a snap back. Is that not an opener groove just near the lug in the lower right of the picture? It could go ether way. It looks like it could be a snap back or a top loader. You CAN use a putty knife to pop off the crystal IF it's a top loader. The back could be a snap back and you should be able to use a caseback opener. Although you can use a pocket knife..... Don't cut yourself. It's easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillincontrol Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 well the watch is a back and top loader. i use a blade and a 20x eyepiece to fine the 1/4 moon on the back that lets you work on the movement or to remove the hold down screws . and there is a 1/4 mood spot the the crystal rim to take the whole unit out. i bought this watch for $10.00 do to the guy could not open it up. and all it needed was a home, the gold case clean and the release of the over wind. it has a 11OS movement in it and is from 1964 ( M4 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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