Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 26, 2016, 10:47:47 PM
(http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-8deb/k2-_4416b173-120b-4dea-9946-7d47addc68ce.v1.jpg)
That having been said, the tool that once ran around $300 can now be bought for less than $10, so for that kind of money I wonder why the heck not?
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Post by: Ricardomfs on April 27, 2016, 12:26:40 AM
I keep thinking of getting a case wrench although I'm not really sure I need one. Yes I have several watches that require a case wrench to open, but then I have to go to a shop and buy a battery anyway, so why not just let them do the work too? It's usually included in the cost of the battery anyway...
(http://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/dce07b8c-8deb/k2-_4416b173-120b-4dea-9946-7d47addc68ce.v1.jpg)
That having been said, the tool that once ran around $300 can now be bought for less than $10, so for that kind of money I wonder why the heck not?
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I have two types of this case openers, but after i get my leatherman wave, one night i needed one, and didnt have it, and i notice that the pliers head, are amazing for this purpose, been using it over the case openers since then! of course putting some tape in the edges!
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 27, 2016, 01:24:05 AM
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Post by: jzmtl on April 27, 2016, 02:27:07 AM
Used to use plier tips, but they slip easily. Like you said the tool now cost less than $10, worth it to prevent scratched case backs.
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 27, 2016, 04:40:00 AM
I keep thinking of getting a case wrench although I'm not really sure I need one.
When has that ever stopped anyone in this forum? :D
Post by: lowtech on April 27, 2016, 10:47:37 AM
If I had an expensive watch, I´d pay a nexpensive watchmaker, but teh usual battery guy in teh wall will not get his hands on my watch except for a WR test.
For me, teh caseback opener often works best if you lay it on teh floor, place teh watch correctly and then turn teh watch while pressing it on the opener. This way I´m less likely to slip because of cam out.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 27, 2016, 01:05:44 PM
I keep thinking of getting a case wrench although I'm not really sure I need one.
When has that ever stopped anyone in this forum? :D
Good point!
I like to change batteries myself. unless you have high end watches, jewelers/watchmakers tend to work not as cautious as you´d like. I tape off my casebacks or at least work carefully and when I scratch a watch it´s my fault and I did not have to pay someone else to scratch my watch.
If I had an expensive watch, I´d pay a nexpensive watchmaker, but teh usual battery guy in teh wall will not get his hands on my watch except for a WR test.
For me, teh caseback opener often works best if you lay it on teh floor, place teh watch correctly and then turn teh watch while pressing it on the opener. This way I´m less likely to slip because of cam out.
Years ago in my youth, I was that guy in the mall and I never scratched a watch. I worked for The Hudson Bay Company, which is a higher end department store, and I believe the oldest corporation in the world. I used to have people from other watch shops bring me watches that they couldn't open, usually snap backs. I would pop them open using the small blade on my Victorinox Camper. :-)
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Post by: Fortytwo on April 27, 2016, 02:40:28 PM
I keep thinking of getting a case wrench although I'm not really sure I need one.
When has that ever stopped anyone in this forum? :D
Good point!I like to change batteries myself. unless you have high end watches, jewelers/watchmakers tend to work not as cautious as you´d like. I tape off my casebacks or at least work carefully and when I scratch a watch it´s my fault and I did not have to pay someone else to scratch my watch.
If I had an expensive watch, I´d pay a nexpensive watchmaker, but teh usual battery guy in teh wall will not get his hands on my watch except for a WR test.
For me, teh caseback opener often works best if you lay it on teh floor, place teh watch correctly and then turn teh watch while pressing it on the opener. This way I´m less likely to slip because of cam out.
Years ago in my youth, I was that guy in the mall and I never scratched a watch. I worked for The Hudson Bay Company, which is a higher end department store, and I believe the oldest corporation in the world. I used to have people from other watch shops bring me watches that they couldn't open, usually snap backs. I would pop them open using the small blade on my Victorinox Camper. :-)
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Naw, you guys on the American continent are so cute... :D
Time - Sweden: The Oldest Corporation In the World (http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,870230,00.html)
Post by: dks on April 27, 2016, 02:49:22 PM
I have one with 2 pins - the price was a couple of dollars - not worth thinking about not getting one... eBay
It works fine. I can get the battery way cheaper than from a watchmaker or watch shop. The first battery you change, you have recouped your investment.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 27, 2016, 02:59:24 PM
I keep thinking of getting a case wrench although I'm not really sure I need one.
When has that ever stopped anyone in this forum? :D
Good point!I like to change batteries myself. unless you have high end watches, jewelers/watchmakers tend to work not as cautious as you´d like. I tape off my casebacks or at least work carefully and when I scratch a watch it´s my fault and I did not have to pay someone else to scratch my watch.
If I had an expensive watch, I´d pay a nexpensive watchmaker, but teh usual battery guy in teh wall will not get his hands on my watch except for a WR test.
For me, teh caseback opener often works best if you lay it on teh floor, place teh watch correctly and then turn teh watch while pressing it on the opener. This way I´m less likely to slip because of cam out.
Years ago in my youth, I was that guy in the mall and I never scratched a watch. I worked for The Hudson Bay Company, which is a higher end department store, and I believe the oldest corporation in the world. I used to have people from other watch shops bring me watches that they couldn't open, usually snap backs. I would pop them open using the small blade on my Victorinox Camper. :-)
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Naw, you guys on the American continent are so cute... :D
Time - Sweden: The Oldest Corporation In the World (http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,870230,00.html)
Ok, you have us beat there. The Bay (as it is most commonly known) started in only 1670.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson's_Bay_Company
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 27, 2016, 03:00:36 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_companies
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Post by: Fortytwo on April 27, 2016, 06:47:04 PM
And apparently we aren't even playing in the same ballpark as Japan....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_companies
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Nope, Stora Kopparberg is only special due to having the oldest known issued share. Written on sheepskin and issued in 1288.
Post by: lowtech on April 27, 2016, 08:57:15 PM
Back to topic: Get one. And maybe a watch opening ball, too. Try that first and use it to close the watches.
Post by: sixracer on April 28, 2016, 05:31:46 AM
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Post by: dks on April 28, 2016, 07:06:45 AM
This is the same model as the one I have , $0.84.
It is not sexy but it works. If you will be opening 100 watches a day, you may go for something better.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Watch-back-Case-Opener-Spanner-Wrench-Watchsmith-Repair-Repairing-Remover-Tools-/361508825134?var=&hash=item542b9ae82e:m:mxWnD9o-SbrGHamooTMsTxA
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RuAAAOSwh-1W4pyI/s-l1600.jpg)
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 28, 2016, 03:43:37 PM
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Post by: dks on April 28, 2016, 03:47:20 PM
One day... one day....
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 28, 2016, 04:02:22 PM
If it takes you that long to save up the $4 difference then maybe you should hold off on buying watches!
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Post by: dks on April 28, 2016, 04:06:28 PM
I have not ordered a new watch in hours...
$5... maybe if I save all my money for a year.....
Post by: Gadget on May 01, 2016, 09:12:03 AM
I'm an instrument tech. I repair some watches or just change batteries for friend's and family. I have the case back tool posted by Grant and another quite robust two point version (that what I use most of the time).
Remember these rules:
Make sure the O ring groove is clean.
Put a very small amount of silicone grease on case back O rings.
The O ring seals the watch, not the metal/metal contact so don't over tighten it, tighten it just so it will not come open by it's self.
And that's all I've got to say about that ;)
cheers, John
Post by: jrp316 on May 02, 2016, 04:47:22 AM
Before I discovered that method, I used a three prong like what you depicted, but I used it a bit differently. I would put the wrench down into the carpet, put the watch on the prongs, press down and turn the case (as opposed to the wrench) by hand. I never had one slip using that method.
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on May 03, 2016, 04:50:21 PM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 09, 2016, 12:35:12 PM
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Post by: jcs0001 on August 09, 2016, 03:48:53 PM
The tolerances aren't great and the pins tend to "wander" a bit but it is still very handy. I've taken off some backs that were very tight.
John.
Post by: Ray S on August 09, 2016, 07:15:50 PM
I broke down last night and ordered a cheap watch vise and wrench. For less than $20 for both I figured I might as well.You can't go wrong for that price Grant. If I recall correctly the vise and wrench I bought 30 -odd years ago was about $60.
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 09, 2016, 08:47:32 PM
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Post by: cali-SAK-attack on September 26, 2016, 09:19:00 AM
Thang works GREAT IMPO. :like:
Used it yesterday matter of fact to change a battery for my son's Citizen. :D :2tu:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 27, 2016, 03:46:17 AM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 10, 2016, 04:13:26 AM
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