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Old 18 September 2014, 01:49 AM   #1
j_lind2009
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Iwc case problem, how to open ? Help needed plz..

Hello I got this vintage square iwc watch but I can't really figure out how to open the back case? Don't want to bend and push to hard without knowing how the case is built.

Maybe some one knows ?



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Old 18 September 2014, 01:57 AM   #2
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It's most likely a snap-back case, meaning that the case-back will snap in and off to expose the movement. If you meat any resistance in this process than don't force the issue and take it to a jeweler but I would gently put a butter knife or something similar in the space between the case-back and the case body and gently work in between the two and then use a slow gentle prying motion.
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Old 18 September 2014, 02:03 AM   #3
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It's most likely a snap-back case, meaning that the case-back will snap in and off to expose the movement. If you meat any resistance in this process than don't force the issue and take it to a jeweler but I would gently put a butter knife or something similar in the space between the case-back and the case body and gently work in between the two and then use a slow gentle prying motion.

Ok that is an idea will try that later !
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