Ways to open the back of the watch

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Ways to open the back ofyour Watches

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Reason to open the back cover

• There can be multiple reason for you to open the
  back cover.
• change your watch battery
• replace a watch gasket
• straighten the hands and remove dust, and
• replace a watch movement

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Precautions before opening the cover

• Before opening any cover be very careful as it
  can easily damage the back panel.
• check if the band clasp will get in your way when
  you try to open the case.
• some metal bands make it difficult to work in the
  back because they are rigid and don't leave much
  room for your hands to work.

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Different type of watch back casing

• A screw off watch back
• Pressure fit watch back or Snap Off watch back
• 4 screws watch back

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Different ways to open screw off watch back

• Screw off watch back will have notches for around
  the edges of the back of the watch.  There are
  several different tools you can use to open a
  watch back like this. They are
• Jaxa Wrench to Open a Screw Down Case Back
• Case Opener Ball
• Case Wrench

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Ways to open Pressure fit watch back or Snap Off
watch back

• Many watches with this type have a small dent or
  notch on the side or between the lugs where you
  can place your knife. 
• Sometimes this type of watch back can't be closed
  with your hands and you will have to use a watch
  case press to close it. 

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Way to open 4 screws watch back

• 4 screws watch back will have a smooth back that
  is held in place with four, or more, screws.
  Watches like this can be made of any kind of
  material combination from metal cases to plastic
  or rubber cases to many more kinds of materials.

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Points to remember

• These three types of watch case back are the most
  common, but there are many other types of watch
  cases as well and many of these should only be
  opened by professional watchmakers or jewelers. 
  Rolex, Baum Mercier, and gold watches all require
  special watch repair kit and care when opening
  them and it is best if this work and care is left
  to professionals because they are easily damaged.

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