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I have two watches and the backs seem to be on with super glue. Any hints on how to get them off without causing damage. | |||
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I had this happen to me recently with a FeeBay purchase. I found a post somewhere on the web that said to use a hot glue gun. Make a little puddle smaller than the diameter of the case on something solid (I used a counter top)...then set the watch on the puddle. Let it set up for a few minutes, then...twist the watch and the case back should remain in place. Carefully pry the case back off of the glue...then the counter top. I did this on a 14K GF Bunn Special case with no problems...and no damage to the case. Good luck! | |||
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I searches [remove case back] on this page and here is the results. Link | |||
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I like that Hot glue idea! Gonna try it next time the problem comes up. | |||
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The greatest tip I ever got was bicycle tire black rubber inner air tube. Buy a nice size tube, cut it up in pieces, about 3x3 inches. Use them to grip the case. It works 95% of the time. The ones that don't work, a gentle tap around the edges then the tubes, that gets 99% of the rest. the last one, a light drop of oil in a few spots, them the tire tube a day later. That works on the rest.If all else fails, beat them with a hammer, it gets them open and really makes them look very different with done. | ||||
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Thanks a lot Andy that last idea was brillant. Exactly what I feel like doing. | ||||
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I did one case with crazy glue and 3/4 hex nut works for me. | ||||
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