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Not posted for a while so I hope you can forgive the question.

Can any kind soul suggest a good case back opener for press on backs, just broken my current one  and want something better sub £100 hopefully.

One that can get bezels off as well may be handy.

Thank you.

 

Jon

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4 hours ago, TheFixer said:

Thanks gents looking into it.

This may fit the bill.

BERGEON-4932-WATCHMAKERS-WATCH-CASE-BACK-OPENER-OPENING-TOOL-WATCHES-HK4932

I use this and find it excellent - the edge of the blade is quite blunt, so it reduces the risk of injury, but it is good enough to open most cases (especially if there is a groove/ recess) - You could always sharpen it anyway but I found it was perfectly fine as is.

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you place the edge of the scoop in the gap and twist instead of pry open. I have had a lot of success with this type and it avoids the blade to slip out dangerously when it slips. It is not the only one I use, but I like it very much

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