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Offline tmsoo

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How to open this watch case?
« 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.

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Offline ck77

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Re: How to open this watch case?
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2016, 10:48:16 AM »
Swatch can't be open


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Offline dualcarb

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Re: How to open this watch case?
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline ck77

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Re: How to open this watch case?
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline spacewalker

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Re: How to open this watch case?
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2016, 02:58:50 PM »
maybe you can try to remove the crystal to get the movement out.
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Offline epsilon82

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Re: How to open this watch case?
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2016, 05:02:57 AM »
Must force open the case.. Lots of sentimental value :)


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Re: How to open this watch case?
« Reply #6 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:

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Re: How to open this watch case?
« Reply #7 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:



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

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Re: How to open this watch case?
« Reply #8 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.
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