Hi all,

What is the type of tool called to get a caseback like this off (I can picture the tool in my head, just don't know what the name of it is)! Thank you!!

-J.

 

Just kidding.

https://www.esslinger.com/10-sided-watch-case-back-opener-wrench-spoonz-set-of-8/

 

Thank you!! Now just have to manage to get my hands on it with all this COVID business...

 

Cousins do a set for this type of case back for £10. https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/sowar-prima-case-openers?code=C47056

 

Note your watch have 12 sides and not 10.....

 

Have you tried the sticky balls? They seem to work well pretty often.

 

Thanks @X350 XJR, been trying to use this at home. Maybe I'm being too gentle, but haven't managed to get it off yet. The position of the lugs makes it challenging. I'll try again later

 

Have not, will look into it!

 

There are Breitling branded case back wrenches advertised on Ebay. They come in various sizes with differing numbers of facets.

 

I had kind of the same problem and made a tool myself.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/roamer-rockshell-mark-ii-and-the-diy-tool.101894/

 

If it’s tight it’s not enough.
I have the same tool but I don’t have a base that can hold the case nicely and safer than my hand and I had problems opening a caseback.
My advice would be that tool in conjunction with something that can hold the case for best results.

 

KK I was holding it with my hand but I'll try using a case clamp

 

Get a short bolt. Clean the head flat with wet and dry on a flat surface.
Clean the bolt and the watch case with isopropyl alcohol.
Bond the bolt to the case with a drop of superglue.
Allow to cure.
Use a spanner to remove the case.
Soak the caseback in acetone to remove the bolt.

 

This balls are amazing and safe to use. The work about 85% of the time with my watches:

 

Perhaps a vintage one?

 

Yes, a case holder (with nylon pins) is very helpful. Put the watch in it, and then mount it in your bench vise. That way you can use both hands to keep the tool engaged. They really aren't too expensive and they come in pretty handy.

Someday perhaps I will invest in one of those $1000 sets with a press and lots of different dies from Bergeon or Horotec.

 

That Press is overkill, unless you need to open rolex case.

 

I have an LG press and dies for Rolex cases already, but it's not as nice as that one. I also think that press would work really well with the polyurethane dies.

I don't open cases often enough to justify the cost, but it looks like a great tool.

@Archer has mentioned the Bergeon 5700, which is functionally similar, but probably more professional-grade.