HaydenM Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hi All, I recently purchased this watch off of ebay and it worked perfectly for a week and a bit but unfortunately then all of a sudden stopped. I would love to open it up and have a look at whether or not I could fix it up on the cheap. I have worked on a 1016 build so have a basic understanding on working with watches and a tool kit to match but then I can across this case back design. Any advice on how to remove this caseback? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 If you can't get the case back off with a rubber ball or ball of putty tack I would avoid an improper tools as they can damage the case back. When I have a case back that I can't remove I use super glue to glue a socket to the back, once the glue sets you can attach the ratchet and just twist the back off. Remember, the case back will need to be soaked in isopropyl alcohol for several minutes to remove the glue and socket. I would only do this with a stainless steel case back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I would say a sticky ball will do the trick, providing both ball and caseback are properly clean and not greased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I would say a sticky ball will do the trick, providing both ball and caseback are properly clean and not greased. I've ordered a case back ball from watchbitz so I will have to see if that works when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 That tool required looks similar to a 15 edge breitling tool. Size varies from corner to flat and these can be bought inexpensively from eBay. The oem casebacks are usually very tight. Alternatively a GOOD quality Jaxa style tool will open as long as the watch head is well secured. A decent watch smith will be able to loosen it off if all else fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 That tool required looks similar to a 15 edge breitling tool. Size varies from corner to flat and these can be bought inexpensively from eBay. The oem casebacks are usually very tight. Alternatively a GOOD quality Jaxa style tool will open as long as the watch head is well secured. A decent watch smith will be able to loosen it off if all else fails. The problem I have had with the current caseback remover that I have is that the tool that could grip to the sides of the dodecagon do not fit into the groove. It is certainly very tight and through a few means has not moved at all. Will give it a try when the ball arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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