How To Open A Screw Down Watch Back WITHOUT The Right Tools
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video, I show you how to open a screw-down watch back without using the right tools. Generally, a case wrench is used to open these types of watch cases; however, I show you how to do it with a rubber ball, pair of scissors, and pair of needle-nose pliers! It is a fairly simple process, and each of the tools is used to grip the back of the watch and unscrew it.
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This case back had CLEARLY been prepared for the purpose of this video. I'd like to see him try using a ball with a very tight case back and see how far he gets.
He said in the video how tight the back was originally.
No scissors so I tried hedge clippers. Now I have no hand and watch keeps falling off?!?
ah well no arm done then fpmsl
Haha so funny beast joke Shahs who did this
Put it on the other arm! Problem solved.
alan ash 😆😆😆😆😆😆
Alan Ash, that's funny stuff! Thank you for sharing with us!
Thanks!-the scissors worked.I first put the watch into a thin latex glove to protect it from scratches. :)
The next video must be How To Remove Scratches from Your Watch Back.
Hahaha
Barry
Made my day! Brilliant comment :)
Great comment Barry! I will definitely watch the Remove Scratches video! I'll need it!
Barry Moyer easy
Thank you.
I've finally been able to to remove the back. I wore thick leather gloves and finally had to resort to using a pair of vice grips on the needle nose pliers to exert the torque necessary to loosen the back. It had been secured by a watchsmith ; a very strong one! Finding one these days is like looking for super 8 tapes.
Took inspiration from the first part of the video to open the back of the watch. Instead of the stress ball, used one of the 3M picture hanging tapes (the adhesive end). Worked like a charm, and no scratches.
I have those with me, what did you attach those to? Or which ends of the watch?
If you’re talking about the mounting tape…. That’s purely genius man. I’m going to try that.
@@GasGotti Think they are called 'Command' or some such. One side sticky, other side velcro.
@@neilshastri1184 thanks so much for the info. Appreciate you
Never would have thought of a rubber ball! Best idea, works a treat! Thanks so much
Well I owe YOU an apology - I thought this was dumb as hell... but it actually worked! I used the rubber ball, and previously NOTHING worked. I even soaked the watch overnight in liquid wrench (for removing old/tight/rusted parts), and still nothing. Rubber ball? Well, I had to really crank on it, but it actually came right off. Kudos. So yeah, before I put a negative review or a thumbs down, I'll at least TRY it, and lo and behold, it worked fantastic. KUDOS TO YOU!
I happen to have a little stress ball right next to me when I watched this, and it worked! Thanks bro
Any hammer-type tool will work to open Fossil watches, 2 lb sledge is best.
Benjamin Maddox Just remember to buy some spare parts in form of a new Fossil.
@@miskatonic6210 Just remember to buy spare parts in the form of a watch that isn't horseshit like Fossil.
Honestly cause i need to change my fossil battie & my ftiebd does it normaly been not availible...really that much harder...
Lmao xddd
Throwing them off a building rooftop works as well
Thank you! Now I know which way watches needed to be opened. But I have a tip..Put a cloth underneath the scissors to prevent your watch from getting scratched! I did it and it worked just fine!
Excellent. Thank you. The needle nose pliers worked PERFECTLY without a scratch.
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You saved my watch!
Many thanks!
Scissors were effective!👍🏾
I used the scissors method and it work perfectly.
You da man!!!!!!!
My watch guy tightened my vintage omega's caseback so tight I can't loosen it. Good upload!
i found the rubber ball method ridiculous at first but it actually worked 😄 cheers man
Thank you so much for this content. The scissors is the one that worked for my Invicta watch. Saved me some money.👍🏻
The needle-nosed pliers did the trick for me. Just be careful not to let them slip and scratch the back of your watch. I looked at using some dull-pointed scissors, but they seemed more likely to scratch the back. In my case, the nubby ends of the needle-nose pliers fit the notches on my watch nearly perfectly. I wouldn't have used this method on an expensive or heirloom watch, of course.
thank you very much, it helped a lot , good vid, and straight to the point.
Thanks,I got a pulsar couldn't figure out. Now I know. Subscribed.
Thanks a lot for the tutorial. I used the scisor's method and it worked awesomely.Thanks again
Thanks a lot, this was very helpful, the scissors work for me. I had no idea the back of the watch was screwed in. 👍
The rubber ball did it on the first try!!! Genius
This is very helpful. I just try it at home and done my battery change of my watch . Thank you so much
Thank you! I’ve spent 30 mins trying opening this dang watch.
It was obviously already loose. That wouldn't work usually because the backs are screwed on pretty tight
Exactly
Nope, rubber ball works! Got mine open really easy!
Not with a rubber ball, but with pliers it works...it's really hard to get the right grip, but it works.
This Wouldn't work on most diver watches, particularly those with five meter plus water resistance, takes a special tool, they're very tight to keep water out ,and should be done by a professional or you could void your warranty if any
Rubber ball worked on my dive watch!
right on man, EXTREMELY HELPFUL!!..thank you so much
Thank you for the scissors method easy no scratches saved me 25 quid for a battery change cheers ! 😁
You are a pure genius, i used the rubber ball with my watch and it works! Thank you so much!!!
I used a tennis ball and duck tape, and it wurked. Your rubber ball gave me the idea tho, so i subbed. Thanx buddy.
Great tips buddy. Love the rubber ball one as that will not make any scratches or injure you if slipping.
Thank you for this! I was just able to open mine with pliers and have something to add: cover the plate with masking tape first to avoid scratches. Works like a charm. Also, placing it facedown on a non-slip mat (like a silicone kitchen trivet or silicone baking mat) makes it easier. Unfortunately, my watch is still broken but at least I didn't waste any money on a tool to open it :)
The pliers worked great. I was able to switch out the batteries on both of my Swiss Legend Neptune watches. Thanks!
I guess you're a Sinn fan too 😉
Yooo that ball method totally works OMG!!!
Great video. I’ve had my Nixon watch for over 15 years and never been able to take the back off myself despite many failed attempts. I used the scissors technique and in a few tries I got it to loosen.. and close to snipping my fingers a couple times in process so be careful if trying!
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Fantastic, used the needle-nose pliers, worked a treat (y)
Genius! This trick saved me $50....thanks man!
Rubber ball DEFINITELY WORKED! Thank you! :D
Anytime! The rubber ball works without the chance of causing any damage!
Rubber ball failed like I expected!!!
not for me on a Citizen watch
Where can i get this rubber ball from?
The scissor method worked great on mine. Thanks very much! I knew I woulnd't be able to get out and get a new batter amidst this coronavirus bollocks, so this video helped me a LOT.
Learn something new everyday. I would take a plastic prying tool with a very small end on in it and stick it in one of the notches. Then lightly tap the plastic tool with a hammer to unscrew the back.
Thanks, it worked! very helpful.
Brilliant idea with the rubber ball...many thanks for the tips!
Great! Used the scissors to pop open my Audemars Piuget and was able to also use them to adjust the speed of the movement
Couldn't figure out how in the world to open my watch. Watched your video today and used scissors and it worked great. Thank you very much!
Ball method worked perfectly
Brilliant and very well done video. I was able to replace the battery in my 10 year old Lorus. Thank you.
OMG so happy I fell on you, I have a Swiss watch that I haven't worn in years not wanting to go to a jewlers, CAUSE of you I was able to do ot on my own. Thxs🙋😊
Thanks Man! I had a dead battery in my dress watch for a year. The scissors trick worked but it takes a strong and careful grip.
dude, thanks! The pliers worked well on my Casio diver's watch without scratching up the back
This was PERFECT!!! I totally used my dog's Kong to get my watch open just now and swapped the battery with ease. Thank you!!
Thank you so much!! Your instruction is clear and easy to follow!
No problem! Thanks for the compliment!
I used the kids scissors to loosen the back of my Seiko. So easy. Thanks for the suggestion
Needle nosed pliers work best if the case is on tight [Jewelers Secret] Oh and Semper Fi...
It worked thanks!!! So happy!!! Scissors work nicely 👍🏻
DUDE! The scissors trick worked GREAT! THANK YOU!
Thanks for the video :) i used pliers to open my bulova watch worked great for me its on tight thats for sure thumbs up for u 👍
Super helpful! Amazing. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this! I used the needle-nose pliers method. Worked perfectly!
Thank you, that is really helpful !
Thank you bro! Scissors worked better than the needle nose pliers :D
Scissors helped me out. No scratches neither. Thanks
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Thank you so much! This did the trick for me!
great video -- concise and helpful
give this guy some award.
I really cannot believe it. I have been sitting up here with 3 watches that have been dead for at least a year because I could not figure out how to get the backs off of them to change the battery. I don't know why I never found this video before, but I happened upon it just now. I was mad skeptical at first. Yeah I saw that you were able to do it, but I doubted whether I could get the same results. Nevertheless, I found me a pair a scissors and tried it on one of my watches and low and behold, the scissors trick worked. It was tricky because I used the tips of a large pair of scissors to open my watch and my grip kept slippin. But on the third try I managed to get it off without making any major scratches. I am quite pleased. Thanks a bunch for posting this video. At this time I am trying to save money any way I can so I am grateful that this video helped saved me some. Thanks. :D
Thank you. Finally got mine unscrewed with pliers.
Liked because of the thumbnail. Stayed for the video. Thanks for the advice
Thanks! I was inspired and used my running shoes rubber sole instead of the ball and it worked
Hot damn!! The scissors worked! Used a latex glove to protect the metal. Thank you!
Scissor trick worked! Thanks man!
awesome mate thanks for this, just been quoted £65 to replace my divex battery. Just ordered the battery in spot on!
Human ingenuity at its best.
Us humans do it best!
when i first saw that picture on the vid i thought it was one of those joke videos like the one where you open a locked car door with a tennis ball LOL. but i happened to have a rubber ball and did it ever work so easily!!!!! thank you so much! great video!
Thank you for the idea. Was able to unscrew with a scissor..
Thank you I tried it with the scissors and it worked on a guess watch
ah thank you so much. Scissor trick saved the day!!!
I tried the scissors method. I lost three fingers but it was worth it-my watch finally works! Thanks!
Thanks legend!! Very helpful!
Thanks for the help!!! Worked great and saved $40
Thankyou for the tip.Just opened my pulsar screwback with the rubber ball method.
OMG thank you so much. I have tried with the right tools and could not get it to come off. I also tried needle nose pliers and couldn't get that to work for me. The kids scissors worked GREAT!!! Thank you Thank you
Just tried the rubber ball method and , surprisingly, it worked !!
In a pinch the scissors worked!!! Thank you!!! 1 litttle scratch on the back, but no biggie!!
Thank you so much bro, you save my day 😉
Excellent suggestion! I've been trying numerous suggestions on removing very frozen back cover. I used the rubber ball trick. I found a tennis ball, cut some of the felt off to expose the rubber and after about a minute and a lot of pressure the back unscrewed! Thanks!
Stop lying bit
Great ideas. Thank you
Thank you for your help your scissor idea helped me.
I have a Fossil watch with a screw off back that someone gave me. Unfortunately, none of the above worked on it. The back is on way too tight. But it's good to know these methods for my other watches. Good video.
Absolutely brilliant mate. Cheers!!
I used a suction cup from an iFixit kit. It didn't apply any suction because of the shape of the watch, but applying pressure and rotating worked.
Our watches have too many scratches despite the fact that the watch master changes the batteries. I like the rubber ball trick😁 Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us🙏
I cant believe I did not watch this until now. I will never pay to have a watch replaced again on a watch, ever, unless maybe its a rolex, but otherwise I'm doing it from now on. Thanks for the video.
This helped alot! Thank youu
Successfully used one of those rubber grip things used for opening jars. Applied it like he did with the rubber ball.
The scissors worked like charm. Thanks buddy.
Simplemente the best thanks lots!
Way too difficult. Mine wouldn't budge.
scissors worked for me too, Thanks!
Thank you man scissor trick worked mint 👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽
No prob! Glad I could help!
Don't try his stupid scissor trick. If you have a 5 dollar watch then by all means. No one with common sense and a decently expensive watch would put a pair of scissors on a watch you care about
Scissors worked for me too. Just put the watch on the table (for safety) and position both tips of the scissors onto the notches then apply pressure and turn counter-clockwise. Do this carefully and slowly and it will open.
Many thanks for this very helpful video 😃
Scissor worked for me, thanks!