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how to take the back off a watch!

  • 14-06-2005 10:48pm
    #1
    Irish-trucker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭


    hi ,
    sorry this if this is in the wrong place
    my ben sherman watch has just stopped and ive tried to take the back off to no avail :(

    anyone know how to get the back off ?

    thanks ,

    J


Comments

  • #2
    rymus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    either with a screwdriver or with the help of your local friendly jeweller. If it's just a battery let the jeweller do it.


  • #3
    Thumper Long
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭Thumper Long


    without seeing a pic of the exact back, i would guess that an ordinary watch like a ben sherman will just clip off, but for this you will need a very sharp and strong edge, possibly a victorinox (swiss army) blade, but dont be too upset if you bend the blade slightly, if the watch is bezelled it may need a special tool but this is highly unlikely for a fashion watch, sorry but without seeing the actual back i cant be more precise, make sure that you dont loose the seal when opening !!


  • #4
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    there's an implement called a jeweller's tool or something like it which is used to take the back off bevelled watches. It can be expensive to buy though, so you're probably as well to take into a jewellers.


  • #5
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,217 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    I agree with the others, take it to a good jewellers. I collect old watches and the damage that can be done to them by inexpert hands can be all to plain to see, especially if the watch has any claim to water resistance. As Thumper Long has said most fashion watches have clip on backs, but I've seen some with the screw back too. As for the reason for it stopping it's probably just the battery and if it's anything else there's little you could do even if you got the back off. It can still be repaired though, by replacing the whole internals as they are very cheap. Shop around though.

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  • #6
    digitally-yours
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭digitally-yours


    Buy a DKNY one they dont stop :D
    love me watch


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  • #7
    rugbug86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,335 ✭✭✭rugbug86


    if you hit anything hard enough with a hammer it will eventually open...

    but i'd say to bring it to the jewellers, there's a good one for watches above PAB travel on abbey street but most jewellers do batteries (If they don't they'll be able to recommend a good place for you)

    hope this helps


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