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Advice regarding the purchase of a case back opener
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Willbur
·I used for a long time dedicated dies but since I've bought the most expensive Bergeon Tools (the 8008), I use it at first try from now.
It's sold already inflated and it far away more efficient than my old squash ball
It's sold already inflated and it far away more efficient than my old squash ball
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vbrad26
·x2 for the KONG recommendation.
I used it and it worked great.
I used it and it worked great.
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DLT222
··Double D @ ΩFThe case back tool has been around for a long time...
you can even buy a set for every watch on the market...
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Failing that, I use one of these...
you can even buy a set for every watch on the market...
😁
Failing that, I use one of these...
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ExpiredWatchdog
·I have a Bergeon Jaxa and a Mini Jaxa for slotted backs and a set of Rolex dies ($100 at esslinger). When it's time to open my Breitling, I'll get the bespoke die from esslinger. With the Jaxa you have to be careful to hold it square, but I've opened some really old vintage screw-ons with them, including one that was sealed with a lead wire and plenty of owner's salt.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerFor those most concerned about metal on metal contact with your watch, I picked up a set of these suction dies that also fit the 5700. If the rubber surfaces and case back are kept clean, these work well on all but the very tight ones.
I use these daily, and they open most watches.
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Willbur
·Is it really better than the ball ?
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerI feel like a replica 5700 salesman.
FIFY...
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jsducote
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(not calling @pseikotick a kid, just taking the opportunity to bash millenials)
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Willbur
·@pseikotick , my question was more to know if it work better than the ball without the "5700" and just with the die holder as it shown on your picture of suction dies.
