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[berniethebolt]

hi. can any body tell me how to remove a caseback from a rectangular watch (Boss HB 22.1.14.2008/1.526.804)i need to replace the glass. i cannot seem to find a recess for a knife etc as the lugs are as one with the case and there is no room to play with.thanks B.

[Chopin]

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[berniethebolt]

sorry about the photos earlier.recently changed phone and dont know why it wont download,so went back to old phone;no problem!

[Chopin]

I have a feeling that it's still a snap off case back. Unfortunately they made it in such a way that it's easy to install but hard to remove. Not all case backs have a recess unfortunately. You'll have to be creative.

[berniethebolt]

ok.i will do my best,thanks anyway.B

[PJA]

I have the standard tools to open casebacks, but once in a while if a watch is giving me a hard time, I am using my fine point Leatherman's screwdriver.

[StuartBaker104]

Is that a small lip opposite the crown to insert a case knife into?

[Gpsluvr]

Probably. There are already scratches there. [emoji4]

Sometimes I have to use a single edge razor blade with a metal backing to start some of those off. There is also a nifty little black tool on the bay that resembles a little crowbar that you can get from China and they work great as long as you keep the edge sharp. They provide the much needed leverage that a screwdriver tip just won’t give you and you don’t have to worry about a screwdriver blade being stuck in your hand or finger. Painful experience.

 

 

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[Gpsluvr]

 

 

Probably called a spudger in most cases.

[berniethebolt]

thanks guys.sorted it.took the broken glass out and then pushed through the dial and the back came away easily,although i would probably need one of the tools suggested for next time!(battery change etc).tried to get it off earlier near the crown but sadly the stem broke at the point where it goes into the crown (boss).so i now have the problem of trying to get that bit of the stem out.fitting a new stem wont be a problem?

[jdm]

i don't think you'll be able to remove that piece, and will need a new crown. And since you need a  specific replacement cystal also , that may be a bit too much to make the repair worth on on a quartz fashion watch.

[berniethebolt]

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE.IT IS A FRIENDS WATCH SO I WILL LET HIM DECIDE!BERNIE.

[berniethebolt]

HI again.managed to find someone to fit a glass for £20. i then fitted a new stem and crown.so he is happy (my mate) as it was sentimental value.so it worked out ok this time! thanks for all the info and advice. The Bolt.