Emporio Armani AR-2411

[armaniwatch]

Hello everyone, 

 

I have this Armani watch and am trying to replace the battery but the case back wouldn't come off. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

Thank you.

[watchweasol]

Hi what methods have you tried. Is it a snap back if so a case knife will do, but some of these cases are tight. Look for an indent or marks on the case perimeter from previous entries. you may have to use a sharp blade to raise the back enough for the knife .  If a screw on try the sticky ball or a nut superglued to the back, left overnight then unscrew with a spanner Nut removed using acetone  Bear in mind getting the back back on if its a press fit will require a back fitting press.    some picture of he case from the sides would be helpful

[watchweasol]

Also FYI the movements in the Armani watches are generally made by Fossil in China.

[armaniwatch]

Hi Watchweasol. Many thanks for your reply. I tried the various tools I have in the toolkit (photo attached). The impression I got was that it is a snap back but there are no indents or marks on the case perimeter (actually now there are marks all over the place the result of my unsuccessful attempts to open it)  I even viewed the perimeter of the case with my smartphone camera to zoom in the details. But no indents whatsoever. Maybe it would be a good idea to try with the nut glued to the back.

I have attached a photo of the case from its side, and also the toolkit I was referring to.

Once again thank you for your help.

[jdm]

Opening tight snap backs is beginner's first problem. None of the tools in your kit will help except the case holder that is of the sturdy type. Basically you either need a good amount of precise wedging with a strong blade, or work patiently around with less pressure with a sharp blade. Especially the first method is quite dangerous so there are lever type tools for that, have a look below. And for the second one I suggest an Xacto knife, or sharpen that yellow handle Japanese type. Do not use a safety razor, wear leather gloves for safety.

Then most likely you will need a caseback press to close it.

 

 

[armaniwatch]

Thanks JDM.

[armaniwatch]

Thanks guys. With some more determination and patience, working around with a sharp blade and then using the wedge in the toolkit (the one with the yellow handle)... Once again thanks and am attaching the photo of the end result.