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Title: How to open this watch case?
Post by: tmsoo on September 29, 2016, 10:12:46 AM

This is a swatch my parents bought for me when I was a kid. How do I open the case since is was laser sealed during production. I just want to take the movement out. I didn't remove the old battery till it leakage and damage the connection. Wonder I can open up and resurrect it and put into another watch case, as a diy. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160929/6b0cd24d3b155c726d9fa42394f68371.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160929/60cc95dcfa3950902195b4987bddb719.jpg)

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Title: Re: How to open this watch case?
Post by: ck77 on September 29, 2016, 10:48:16 AM

Swatch can't be open


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Title: Re: How to open this watch case?
Post by: dualcarb on September 29, 2016, 10:52:49 AM

Quote from: ck77 on September 29, 2016, 10:48:16 AM

Swatch can't be open


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Agreed, swatch cases are not meant to be opened.

Title: Re: How to open this watch case?
Post by: ck77 on September 29, 2016, 11:37:36 AM

The only way is break open the case.
But then again, the movement is pretty generic, and likely can't be functioned anymore.

Title: Re: How to open this watch case?
Post by: spacewalker on September 29, 2016, 02:58:50 PM

maybe you can try to remove the crystal to get the movement out.

Title: Re: How to open this watch case?
Post by: epsilon82 on September 30, 2016, 05:02:57 AM

Must force open the case.. Lots of sentimental value :)


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Title: Re: How to open this watch case?
Post by: D'Andy on September 30, 2016, 02:52:52 PM

Found the tool that could open the case. Tried lifting it for you but it was stuck. You need to get permission from the owner by calling 1800-888-THOR  :Laughing_on_floor:

(https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1463640/man-tries-lift-thor-hammer-replica.jpg)

Title: Re: How to open this watch case?
Post by: tmsoo on October 17, 2016, 02:11:05 PM

Quote from: D'Andy on September 30, 2016, 02:52:52 PM

Found the tool that could open the case. Tried lifting it for you but it was stuck. You need to get permission from the owner by calling 1800-888-THOR  :Laughing_on_floor:

(https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1463640/man-tries-lift-thor-hammer-replica.jpg)

Thor told me he's busy with Loki now and he gave me HULK contact.  :Confused:

Title: Re: How to open this watch case?
Post by: tmsoo on October 17, 2016, 02:12:48 PM

Thanks for all your advice..  recently my friend give me a suggestion might work but this need a bit of skill and patience.

He told a dremel tools can help. Just be patience during the cutting.