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Hi guys,

I’m looking for some validation on this - 1988 De Ville. Is it clear to anyone how easy it would be to pop the back plate off?

Thanks in advance!
James
 
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Gold plated 80’s piece. I see nothing fishy, just no proof the paperwork matches until you open the case.
 
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Looks like someone's already had a ham fisted go at the caseback unfortunately. It's a friction fit caseback that will need a case knife (or something thin and flat like a razor blade) to open. There may be a small thin notch somewhere on the edge of the caseback to start.

If you're unsure, have a watchmaker so it for you.
 
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Thanks for the replies. I think I’ll wait and take to a watchmaker, don’t want to rough up the case back any more than the last guy did!