Caseback removal

[seikopath]

I've got a few quartz I want to put into storage. Being divers I guess most of them will have screwbacks. What's the best idiot proof tool for the job? Don't want to spend a fortune but want something fairly reliable as I don't want to mess up my watches. Thanks. Dave

[ashleypriestley]

Zacro Watch Adjustable Opener Back Case Press Closer Remover Repair Watchmaker Tool & Watch Case Back Opener Repair Remover Holder Tool https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N4BNK..._qeLuzbCZ118J7

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[Possu]

Duct tape/rubber ball?

[walkerwek1958]

Duct tape/rubber ball?

Like trying to bore through a mountain with a carrot. OK, some casebacks will loosen this way but a lot won't.

A cheaper version of the Jaxa tool, a decent case clamp and a vice serve me well. The Jaxa tool has a variety of attachements and it contacts at 3 points rather than 2.

I recomend buying from Cousins, Gleaves or Walsh rather than Amazon or ebay. Far more likelihod of getting decent tools that'll do the job.

Paul

[seikopath]

Im a big believer in not buying cheap tools Paul but I'm not going to use this much

[Neil.C]

Im a big believer in not buying cheap tools Paul but I'm not going to use this much

This is true.................but one scratch.

[MartynJC (UK)]

Zacro Watch Adjustable Opener Back Case Press Closer Remover Repair Watchmaker Tool & Watch Case Back Opener Repair Remover Holder Tool https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N4BNK..._qeLuzbCZ118J7

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Got one of those. Great cheap option for holding yourvwatch heads - metal covered in plastic parts do not scratch steel.

[Neil.C]

If you want to go with Amazon this imitation Jaxa is a better bet.

Three points of contact.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vktech-piec...NSNKVRPSHTKD1K

[Andy_G]

You can get an actual jaxa one off ebay for a lot cheaper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof...kAAOSwymxVKTsO

[walkerwek1958]

Im a big believer in not buying cheap tools Paul but I'm not going to use this much

Usually you can find a compromise with reasonable tools at reasonable prices, avoiding the really cheap stuff but not paying top price for the most expensive. It's what I call 'just gets by' quality and usually it works out OK

Personally I`d invest in a case clamp and place it in a sturdy vice. This allows plenty of downward pressure with the case opening tool and that's vital to avoid slipping.

Paul

[mr.chef]

I have a 3 pronged model I don't need as have upgraded to a horotec version. You can have it FOC if you want

[seikopath]

I have a 3 pronged model I don't need as have upgraded to a horotec version. You can have it FOC if you want

That's very kind of you Mr chef. I'd like to take you up on that. I will pm you later. Many thanks. Dave

[robt]

You can get an actual jaxa one off ebay for a lot cheaper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof...-/391646833199

Depends what "actual" means. I believe JAXA just refers to the design, so in that sense they are all genuine. From the logo on the box, that one is made by Anchor, an Indian company known for making reasonably good, but low-cost tools. The Bergeon (Swiss) version is about £200.

I'd be interested in any recommendations for a cheap-but-good JAXA myself because I've got one of the cheapie ones, but the threads have a tendency to loosen on their own and the pins are a bit wobbly. I'd be surprised if there's a lot of difference between the various sub-£20 makes though.

[lewie]

Usually you can find a compromise with reasonable tools at reasonable prices, avoiding the really cheap stuff but not paying top price for the most expensive. It's what I call 'just gets by' quality and usually it works out OK

Personally I`d invest in a case clamp and place it in a sturdy vice. This allows plenty of downward pressure with the case opening tool and that's vital to avoid slipping.

Paul

I agree with Paul here makes the job a lot easier - I have a record on the bench in the garage and pop my case clamp in this it's better thanks trying to grip the watch in yourhand

[reggie747]

You can get an actual jaxa one off ebay for a lot cheaper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproof...kAAOSwymxVKTsO

I may be missing a small detail here but how is £ 18.99 a lot cheaper than £ 9.29 ?

[UKMike]

At the risk of stating the obvious, even the most expensive caseback opening device, when used carelessly or without skills and experience, can cause huge damage to any watch. I have even had casebacks scratched at "professional" jewellers - fortunately only on inexpensive quartz watches. Since then I have changed all my own batteries and not had any accidents, using a relatively cheap Chinese caseback opener. On most of those I have opened, a rubber ball would not have touched it - some of those backs are torqued up as if they were wheel nuts on a 38 tonne truck!

Naturally you will also be investing in pressure-testing equipment as well? :-)

[Andy_G]

Depends what "actual" means. I believe JAXA just refers to the design, so in that sense they are all genuine. From the logo on the box, that one is made by Anchor, an Indian company known for making reasonably good, but low-cost tools. The Bergeon (Swiss) version is about £200.

I'd be interested in any recommendations for a cheap-but-good JAXA myself because I've got one of the cheapie ones, but the threads have a tendency to loosen on their own and the pins are a bit wobbly. I'd be surprised if there's a lot of difference between the various sub-£20 makes though.

I may be missing a small detail here but how is £ 18.99 a lot cheaper than £ 9.29 ?

Apologies for my ignorance. I remember when i was looking for one i went on the Hswalsh site and seen this one, then saw it cheaper on ebay, thinking that jaxa was the manufacturer. Still a lot to learn

[seikopath]

Naturally you will also be investing in pressure-testing equipment as well? :-)

They're going into storage.

wr isn't an issue atm as i'm not storing them in a swimming pool