Download Article Show Download Article Many popular watch models feature a “screw back” design in which the back of the casing screws into place to cover and protect the battery and other important internal components. If you need to open up a screw back watch for any reason, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s a simple, straightforward procedure—all you need is a watch case wrench and a watch case holder. Assuming you don’t have either of these useful tools at your disposal, a friction ball or pair of pliers or scissors will also do the trick.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 26,558 times. Did this article help you?Get all the best how-tos! Sign up for wikiHow's weekly email newsletter Subscribe You're all set! How do you open the back of a watch without the tool?A friction ball is a small inflatable sphere of tacky rubber that serves as a gentler alternative to hard metal openers like wrenches and dies. To open a screw back watch with a friction ball, hold the watch face-down in one hand, press the ball firmly into the backing piece, and turning it counterclockwise.
How do you open the back of a watch to replace the battery?Place the rubber-tipped opener in the middle of the watch back (3b). Press firmly and turn counter-clockwise to remove watch back (3c). Remove the batteries.
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