How to open IWC 3717 Caseback

[jackagi]

Hey,

I need help of any IWC pros. As I think that my rotor is loose I need to open the caseback to check it. Any info on how to open it without special tools available!

best regards

[twtw1208]

try to wear a kitchen plastic gloves and place the back case at the centre on your plam, give a little pressure and rotate your watch slowly and gentlely,

it sounds stupid but really works

[FxrAndy]

Or a big ball of masking tape

Sticky balls are good too

[Koko]

Take a hot glue gun put the hot glue on a round block of wood (the one my children play with are perfect) press the block on the casde back let it dry and you can open the watch withaut scratches. The wooden block ist easy to remove after closing the watch.

Regards Markus

Former known as zett in a german forum (I miss you guys).

[dolphin]

1. drop a drop of water on te back case.

2. press it with the lower part of your palm.

3. rotate.

4. cheers

[higginsd]

Really? Only with the palm? I cant believe.

 

And for a BigPilot? Also use palm, gloves or sticky ball? Or would it be better to buy a case opener tool and use the round bits?

[browngo1]

I like sticky balls!     

[junior bonner]

try with kitchen gloves or latex gloves. use one finger for hand. push one finger in one direction and the other finger in the opposite