Need Recommendation For The Best Watch Case Opener.

Mary255 · Sep 14, 2012

Hi there, I am having a problem opening the back of a few vintage ladies watches. These watches need a "blade" to be opened. I have the regular one and it does not work well - actually (I will admit it) I cannot open them at all. Mine is similar to this:
http://www.buy.com/prod/se-knife-watch-case-opener-4-1-2/225254457.html?listingId=173202768

Which opener in your experience is the most effective?

Would you recommend this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Euro-Tool-Snappy-Case-Opener/dp/B000OVNQF6/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1347642319&sr=8-13&keywords=watch opener

Thanks in advance,
Mary

X350 XJR · Sep 14, 2012

I personally like blade type openers for snap back cases.

I don't know which type of case you are having difficulty with, typically snap backs will either have a protruding tab of some sort or a small chamfer cut into the case back allowing the edge of the blade to fit between the case back and case. Perhaps the edge of your knife doesn't have a fine enough edge.

ulackfocus · Sep 14, 2012

I use a stiff bladed paring knife. Put the knife in your palm, blade facing out, and use the base of your thumb to squeeze the watch blade into the crack with gently increasing pressure. Less chance of hurting yourself that way. Even better if you use a cloth around the watch except where the blade inserts.

cicindela · Sep 14, 2012

I like this one. Never fails me.

Mary255 · Sep 15, 2012

Yes, I was referring to the snapbacks. Thanks for your help. I will try again! 😀