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Snap-on case-back problem "Click" to Login or Register 
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Is there any way of tightening a loose snap-on, gold-filled wristwatch case back. Mine goes on and stays on OK, but is loose and can be rotated.


Dan.
 
Posts: 423 | Location: West Walton, United Kingdom | Registered: November 16, 2005
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Hi Dan,
You could run a mill-grain tool around the underside lip of the bezel or case back. The mill-grain tool is essentially a hand held micro knurler, used in jewelry work. This works well when just a bit more grip is wanted. The marks left are very subtle and the process is simple and less perilous than burnishing or attempting to reform the case.
-Cort
 
Posts: 536 | Location: El Cerrito, California U.S.A. | Registered: October 04, 2004
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Cort,
Could you post a pic of the mill grain tool?
Thanks
 
Posts: 1033 | Location: Northeast Pennsylvania in the USA | Registered: June 02, 2003
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