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A warning - you morons and do it yourselfers
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Jonatan
·I'm sure he meant the hexagonal nuts on the front...
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styggpyggeno1
·It takes balls to be nuts...
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cimo
·This thread is both heinous and hilarious. There's brave and then there's brainless.
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JohnSteed
·Thanks guys .... just ROTF
please sticky this for noobs, morons, and well, can't post anymore whilst ROTF ...
please sticky this for noobs, morons, and well, can't post anymore whilst ROTF ...
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Trev
··The ArchitectEven more idiotic .... The guy at AP told me they see this surprisingly frequently - someone trying to open a Royal Oak by attacking the hexagonal screws on the front
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abrod520
·Well I wouldn't call the guy I acquired this 145.022-71 from (the original owner) a moron, but he did mention that he'd messed up taking the caseback off to photograph the movement in order to sell it. He was super up-front about it, and the rest of the watch is breathtakingly original, so I didn't mind 😉
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Tubber
·It can happen in any bracelet...
It's the really "waxy" body cheese that turns my stomach the most...
I do often wonder if anyone ever cleans the bracelets on their watches. And yes I wear straps most of the time...
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jimdgreat1
·I opened a watch that I semi-recently bought in front of the owner to check the movement. I used my case opening ball. He was incredulous when I took it out.
"Where did you find THAT?"
"I bought it from a watch tool supplier."
"THAT is designed to open case backs?"
Yep, buddy. It sure is. No scratches neither. 👍
I honestly thought you were pulling my chain. Had to search and there it is. Learned something new, thanks.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerI wear bracelets most of the time due to a hot and humid climate and they get quite "cheesy." Is there any downside to sticking a bracelet in an ultra-sonic cleaner using a mild cleaning solution?
Keeping the bracelet clean will extend its life. What is often described on forums as bracelet "stretch" is simply wear. Dirt acts as an abrasive and increases the wear rate.
Putting the bracelet in an ultrasonic tank is how I clean them. Some kind of cleaner can be added, for example Mr. Clean mixed with water works well.
Of course do not put the assembled watch head in an ultrasonic tank.
Cheers, Al
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SpicyWatch
·Only watches I'll ever tinker with are those that are sub 300usd, with little to no value. I couldn't even think about touching any vintages just plain stupid. Don't come after me!
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Impondering
·I was on the other thread when someone suggested pliers. I don't think they were serious, just trying to be funny.
I did do a little research before my first post and was treated in a helpful manner. First impressions....nice helpful/welcoming community.
Not all noobs proceed accordingly. I suggest a little more tolerance and guidance to grow the forum.
And, yes I admit I have used pliers to open a watch. ...but that was not recently....was months ago. 😀
I did do a little research before my first post and was treated in a helpful manner. First impressions....nice helpful/welcoming community.
Not all noobs proceed accordingly. I suggest a little more tolerance and guidance to grow the forum.
And, yes I admit I have used pliers to open a watch. ...but that was not recently....was months ago. 😀
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STANDY
··schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collectorHope this will deter the " you can get a $5 case opener tool from ........... " advice from some newer members lately.
The best case back opener is
The best case back opener is
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Frunkinator
·Speedmaster Pro 105.012-66 CB case unpolished with razor sharp facets, but some dipshit had a go with some pliers.
$10,000 watch and you've tried to save $20 by not paying a watchmaker to do it.
Just need to shoot one of them as a warning to the others.
And this is one of many in my collection, bloody stupid needle nose pliers ffs.
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TNTwatch
·Anyone even contemplating opening a watch without the right knowledge and proper tools - watch out - I am going after you. And anyone who proposes the use of pliers, vises, etc to noobs asking for advice will be hunted down.
If you need to open your watch for any reason - take it to a real watchmaker. Not a jeweler, the pawnshop or to your uncle who tinkers with watches. You do not take it to the guy in the mall who changes batteries in watches - and makes keys - and fixes your shoes while you wait.
As Al said somewhere, a rubber/sticky ball is usable to open most of the watches through his hands. This is safe for opening the easy ones. The toughest ones will surely need professional tools and professional care, but the latter depends on if one is lucky enough to have access to. So it's come back to the beginning of the OP: right knowledge is key. Learn how to do it properly with the proper tools or find the right watchmaker with the right skills.
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Tubber
·Keeping the bracelet clean will extend its life. What is often described on forums as bracelet "stretch" is simply wear. Dirt acts as an abrasive and increases the wear rate.
Putting the bracelet in an ultrasonic tank is how I clean them. Some kind of cleaner can be added, for example Mr. Clean mixed with water works well.
Of course do not put the assembled watch head in an ultrasonic tank.
Cheers, Al
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ConElPueblo
·Nothing beats a big nut and some superglue on a stainless steel case back. 😁
Have used it twice now. Guaranteed not a mark left after 10-15 minutes of soaking in acetone once the back is off.
Rescued a JLC after the watchmaker had almost given up by suggesting it (my risk).
Tried it at home later on. Old diver. No match!
The old JLC had it's share of battle scars from earlier. At least did not add to them.
Funnily enough, today Watchguy got around to servicing my "new" Longines - this photo was uploaded:
Superglue - accept no substitute 😁 😁
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Jminchoi
·Although is sad seeing a lot of vintage watches getting scratched and beat up, ultimately the owner paid for the watch so they should be able to do as they please. Not everyone who buys a high priced watch is a WIS and will take every proper precaution to make sure that things are done right.
Al, that body cheese is nasty! What do you do to get it off or do you just leave it on the bracelet and only service the watch head?
Al, that body cheese is nasty! What do you do to get it off or do you just leave it on the bracelet and only service the watch head?
