Did you know, its a great day to wear a watch? Today I'm going to show you how to safely and easily open your watch caseback for just about any watch you'll encounter!

May 21, 2025 · With a screw-off type of back, use a special case tool that fits into the individual slots on the back of the watch. Insert the lugs of the tool into each slot, and twist counter …

Sep 28, 2017 · It's important to learn how to properly open the back of a Seiko watch. This knowledge is especially useful if your battery is dead and you want to find out what battery you …

May 15, 2012 · I super glued a 22 mm nut to the case back and used a socket and 1/2" drive to open it. Five minutes for the glue to set, and then the back came off on my first try!

Feb 16, 2021 · My advice, unless you are willing to spend money for proper tools, bring the watch to a shop. Otherwise more damage than the one it has already suffered will be made.

You want to put the watch on a flat surface that will let you work safely with the scissors, using a towel to cushion the watch if needed. Once you locate the crack between the back and the …

Apr 22, 2025 · But you don't need to buy expensive tools to pry off your watch's backing. In many cases, specific household items will do. Depending on your watch, you may be able to pry off …

how to open a snap off watch back at home, and change it's battery.

Apr 15, 2022 · On these, it's hard to open with a normal case knife, Seiko used to have a special tool for it. I've used a screw driver (a larger, thicker one than what you'd use for the movement) …

Nov 25, 2022 · Hi, I have a vintage Seiko quartz type 2 (ref:4336-8050), which looks like it has a snap back but I'm not sure at this point. I need some advice on how to open the caseback; …