Where can I find tool to open Polerouter Jet

[gchavez1]

instead of scratching up the case back trying to get at this movement, looking for help.

i need help to find the right tool to open this Polerouter Jet watch.

[oldhippy]

This will do the job you could try it by hand or you might need the vice as well. Don't buy the cheap Chinese type which are about on ebay go to a proper watch tool suppliers and get the real thing, this tool will open pretty well all watch backs.

[gchavez1]

I do have one of these, and tried the bits with the flats, however, the sides of the case back are thin and I can't get enough of a grip. I was looking at ones similar vintage openers for Mido. Similar style and look more like a crescent wrench. Thanks for posting

[oldhippy]

If that's the case are you sure it un-screws and doesn't flip off with a case knife. Have you tried the tool with the vice and put that into a bench vice hold it level and turn, does it still slip.

[HorologicalHobby]

So I just opened one of these last week with the "jaxa" tool (I think that's how its spelled) with the blade inserts. You have to tighten it very hard, and position it so the blades don't slip, or this can cause damage. It is a screw off caseback, not a snap off.

[Alaskamick]

In my opinion the only way to open this type of case is with the correct tool. Any other tool may end up deforming it.

You can superglue a nut to the case back and then loosen it with an adjustable spanner. remove the nut with Superglue remover when you've finished.

I picked up a set of Tissot back removers and there were a number of the correct type wrench in there but they're too expensive for a one off job.

On other way I've used is to use a large adjustable wrench but be VERY careful and hold it tight and press down so as not to let it slip off.

Mike

Edited May 12, 2016 by Alaskamick