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How to open the case back of Constellation 168.0062 & 368.0855 ?

  1. dta20502 Feb 26, 2016

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    Hello all,
    I just bought the Constellation cal. 1011 and want to open the case back to verify the movement # and case #. Would somebody show me how to do it ? Also the dial is bad, can I replace it with new one ? Thank you in advance and have a nice day!
     
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  2. ulackfocus Feb 26, 2016

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    "Screwdriver".

    Or even better: "watchmaker".

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  3. dta20502 Feb 26, 2016

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    Yes, I did removed 4 screws, only remove the front crystal out, can not see the movement!! Help someone please....
     
  4. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Feb 26, 2016

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    Each post made me giggle more.
    1st appears to have obvious solution
    2nd snarky obvious solution
    3rd obvious solution already tried and has non obvious problem.
     
  5. ConElPueblo Feb 27, 2016

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    Interesting.

    This one was just sold at lauritz.com:

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    Didn't know that "spidering" of the dial was that common on this reference...
     
  6. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Feb 27, 2016

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    Please take it to someone who knows how to work on these...
     
  7. vinn2 Feb 27, 2016

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    "screwdriver" i might add: grind or hone the tip to get near 100% contact with the screw slot.
     
  8. dta20502 Feb 27, 2016

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    Hi Archer, I am glad to hear from you! I have read your post about watch serviced and totally agreed! Can I send it to you for serviced?
    How much it cost ? Please let me know, thank you.
     
  9. italy1861 Feb 27, 2016

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    I'm sure a complete service will cost more than the watch is worth
     
  10. dta20502 Feb 27, 2016

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    Thank you all for your valuable inputs. I decide to return the item and keep looking ....!