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Arrived this morning (must update ebay)

Looks even better in the metal.

Chromed base metal case. Spotless acrylic crystal and nice dial. Unusual, vintage leather rally strap.

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How do I remove this odd caseback? Listing said not working but I wound it up and after an hour its still going. Want to take a look at the condition of the movement.

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That looks suspiciously like a Buler case back which masquerades as a Panerai case back. If it is a Panerai there is a special opener though you could get lucky with a sticky ball. If it is like the Buler it pops off with the case opening knife. Have a close look around where the case back meets the case.

Cheers,

Vic

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That looks suspiciously like a Buler case back which masquerades as a Panerai case back. If it is a Panerai there is a special opener though you could get lucky with a sticky ball. If it is like the Buler it pops off with the case opening knife. Have a close look around where the case back meets the case.

Cheers,

Vic

Hi. Looks like it pops off. Took a dry stiff toothbrush to it and dislodged a bunch of DNA revealing a slot.

Will pop it off after lunch and take a look.

Still running and keeping time well.

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Hmm. Probably cost a small fortune.

How about I cover it in clingfilm (saranwrap) and use some of that metal putty that you have to knead to activate.

I could then press it onto the clingfilm and make it take the shape of the case.

Before this I will wait and see what the seller confirms.

Thanks bobm12 & Vich

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I like your thinking with the metal putty.

There is also the M12 nut (or bigger) and super glue trick if the putty fails you.

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