Another Lego torture device left over from the Inquisition!

..... might have to get me one of them.

 

If I can jump in....I'm not really keen on this opener to be honest. In my view a good case knife, or hand held opener like those below provide the same sort of "edge" to get into the groove.



The one pictured above has a design that would seem to encourage "prying" the blade after inserting it into the groove, and that is a big no-no in my books. The blade should be gradually worked in from all sides, and eventually the case back will simply pop off. As long as you don't pry, then this one could be useful I guess, but it just seems to be made to pry....

Cheers, Al

 

This will fly in the face of most peoples thoughts but having tried various openers this is my tool of choice, a fine, thin & strong blade. Ok care has to be taken as it's very sharp but after years of my wife's tongue not a problem.

 

All you need a is a good blade to get it started - I go one finer and use a single sided razor blade for very tight cases.

Get a fine blade in to start, then work it all around, then move up to a thicker blade - patience is the key....

Cheers, Al

 

That's what I use - a strong paring knife.

 

With you 100% Al.

 

Okay more tools talked about - let's talk about removing bezels....

If you are speaking of fixed bezels, here is what I use:



You simply set the case in place, and turn the knob, and the 4 circular blades remove the bezel evenly, and it drops into the mesh below:



For installing bezels, case backs, tension ring crystals, etc., I use a Horotec press:



Good value and came with 4 sets of dies. I have tried the screw down style, but I'm not a fan personally. I like to be able to feel the pressure I'm applying more directly.

BTW for removing rotating dive bezels, I use this:



Cheers, Al

 

Who invented this one? Couldn't be the Flying Wallendas - they work without a net.

 

It was actually a watchmaker - he was dissatisfied with the straight bladed versions as the blades dull and need replacing, so he improved on the traditional style and made them with round blades - just loosen the cap screw and rotate them slightly when the edge gets dull....will be a very long time before they need replacing or sharpening.

I know your question was a joke, and I'm a geeky watchmaker that appreicates smart designs in my tools - sorry.

But the little netting does keep the bezel from getting marked up as it comes off....

Cheers, Al

 

I guess yes they are, but I use this thing so much I find it well worth the price. Only a few bezels that I have found this one won't remove.

Cheers, Al