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Thanks so much! I thought I was so clever, buying an $8 watch repair kit & learning how to replace batteries. But then with half the watches, I couldn't get the backs back on! I watched your video & used a wooden jewelry case to apply pressure. It worked like a charm! Thanks so much for your virtual help :)
Same! I tried a hardback book but it wasn't stiff enough. Then a screwdriver but it had a hexagon shaped handle that wasn't working. So then a rolling pin! Thanks for the video, sir! Subscribed!
I use the hammer too, but slightly differently. I position the case back in perfect alignment with the gasket in place. I place the watch face down on a firm surface with a soft cloth. Then in one continuous swing I hit the case back with similar force to driving a six inch nail into wood. Unfortunately I have had to buy a new watch.
Lol I did that exact same thing after 4 hours of messing with an Armitron. I just didn't care at that point. Shattered the glass to bits and the back still didn't go on.
I put a piece of wood on the case back and hit it with a hammer and it simply worked. I utilized a somewhat restrained version of the swing you're describing lol.
Thank you for posting this video! I had to take the back off my Timex, last night, and couldn't get it on. After I watched your video, I improvised a tool for this purpose and got the job done. No reassuring click with my watch, but the back is securely in place and that's what counts. So EASY, I should have thought of this! Jon
I didn't get the click either with my Junghans Mega Aluminum, but when I examined the watch, it looked like it was sealed all the way around. I guess the click isn't as loud with some watches than it is with others.
Changed a few batteries in my time and the hardest think to do is refit a press on back . Last time used the end of a rolling pin , exactly the same diameter of the watch , worked a treat .
Fantastic information!, I was so stuck at getting a case back together, and after watching your video I tried the level as a tool which worked a treat!!.
Cannot believe I dropped my new (second hand) watch the second I got it 😭 the back jumped off and i was heartbroken thinking i had ruined it, this video is a life saver❤ i used a very small hard back notebook and it worked great.
Dude I spent all night tryna take apart my watch, clean it, and put it back together. Somehow I lost a diamond on the face which now I have to find someone to replace and it took me an hour to get the backing on. Appreciate the video I used everything around me and finally found a hammer and got it 💯🙏 those are harder to pop on than you would think
This worked for me! Thank you for showing different tools. I tried the hardback book. It didn't work for me (Not enough strength or balance on my part), but the leveler sure did! THANK YOU :D
A lot of watches are water resistant more than waterproof. The rubber seal you see on some of them helps, but some may not have it. I was kind of surprised when I learned about ATM water ratings for watches. But 99% of people will never go swimming more than 3 feet underwater
Great vid! Was able to pop the backing off from previous experiences but had sooooo much trouble getting it back on. This along w/ the comments helped me think outside the box. Ended up using a Tide liquid detergent bottle cap that was the same size as the backing and it worked after just a couple of tries! I spent hours messing w/this before finding your vid!
Great video, my issue is I have an Axis watch, and the back cover has no notch to pull up, so I'm guessing it screws off, what's a great way, thank you.
I tried just about everything until I came across this clip. The pressure from the hammer handle actually worked like a charm on the second push. Sensible, practical advice . . .
Thanks for the video. I used the book method, and it worked! Before I found your video, I was going to use a 1" socket and lightly tap it with a hammer, but was worried that I would scratch the back plate.
OOOOO good thing you found my vid and glad to hear it helped! Vibration is not good for watches bc it could throw off the hands and internal components
@@deanattard Closing the case back should not change the original rating of water durability. This is not an enhancement to the design of the watch. Hope that helps
Thanks! I had troubles getting a back onto a watch and was scared to use anything more than my thumbs to apply pressure. Your video upped my bravery and it finally snapped on.
Thank you for posting this. In my haste, I didn't protect the back and scratched the heck out of it using the hammer method which didn't work. The book spine, however, worked perfectly.
Glad you found it useful! Thankfully it's the back and not the face, etc. At worst, you could get a polish that buffs out blemishes, or take it in to get polished professionally.
Hi man, I JUST closed my Lorus watch by hitting it with the hummer ! I v e tried all your method, but no results so I was forced to hit with a hummer witch finally close a square Lorus watch ! I have also issues with an old Q&Q, I definitively can t open the watch , it is like glued ! The watch is not expensive, but is very good I have changed the battery just once in 6 years, and now it has stopped working ! I have a few tools, I just cant open it ! Do you have any advice please !!??
That's great to hear! My square watch in this video was also so difficult to close and I gave up originally before finding out it needs a lot of pressure. Absolutely, sounds like the rubber seal could have gotten sticky, or it has suction which is making it very hard to open. Do you have the little pry tool that I used to open the watch? It makes it very easy. Another option would be to go to a local watch place and see if they can open it for you. I had a local place here that I would go to when I didnt know anything at all and he would only charge me $5 per battery replacement
Thanks! I got the back off and the battery change and could NOT get the snapback on. The piece of wood worked like a champ, once I got it onto a lower work surface and could put some weight into it.
@@nikhithasd226 The gasket is going to help keep the water out. The watch will still work but you may get water damage or dust. A local watch place may have a replacement gasket if it is broken and it shouldn't be that expensive. I would personally make sure to replace the gasket because that's going to help keep your watch running and not get damaged by water and such
Great vid, the tip to use a mousepad really helped a lot. The watch I was working on was a huge pain in the ass - the most important part ended up being to use something as flat as possible and as close to the size of the watch back as I could get - a level or a thinner piece of wood didn't work for me at all, but a piece of wood with roughly the same width as the watch-back diameter worked the first time. It seems like the consistent even pressure was more important than being able to put more force/weight behind it.
Yup! Originally when I tried this I literally almost stood on it and it still wouldn't close. Someone else mentioned a flat piece of wood worked for them which is great to have another option. So much easier when it's flat
As someone who knows little about watches and thought I'd have to take my recently purchased automatic watch to the shop for an expensive fix: thank you brother
Awesome video, I watched other videos on how to replace my Daniel Wellington watch. Most of them have no voice or explanation, so I couldn’t get the back, back on. With tour vid, I got it back on in less than a minute. Thanks!
Thanks for this video. I have a Junghans Mega Aluminum atomic watch I've had for around 20 years and always paid someone to change the battery for me. The last time I need to change the battery the shop I go to couldn't do it because the jeweler was out so I did it myself. I thought the back was on but I dropped the watch and the back went flying and I couldn't get it back on. After watching this video twice, I went in the tool box and the level was the first thing I saw so I tried that, along with a mousepad and glasses cleaning cloth, and I think it worked. The watch looks like it is sealed all the way around, but I didn't hear a click or any sound like that. I did this on a kitchen table the dishwasher was running in the back ground so it's possible I may not have heard it. Thanks so much for showing us how to do this!
Nice! That's how I learned how to fix mine too. Mr. Lin was my watch guy for years but he started getting old and his business wasn't open anymore so I learned to do it myself. My Tissot doesn't make a noise when I seal it so all of them don't make a snap noise. As long as you see the cap fully seated you should be good
@@Striker50_ Thank you for clarifying that. I was worried because it didn't make a noise but since it looks like it's sealed, it will probably be fine. I've replaced the band twice on this watch and that was pretty easy. I plan to hang on to it as long as possible since it's a great looking watch and keeps good time since it sets itself to the atomic clock. I'd like to get a Citizen Eco Atomic one day, but the price is out of my range.
I was very frustrated with closing the case back when I passed by your video, Hammer worked for me and I used a résistance band on the watche's glass for it's protection
I have an issue I was hoping you could help me with. While trying to pop the back piece back into place, the rubber band snapped in half. So now the back won't pop on without it. What's the best thing I do, here? Can I buy another rubber ring for the back of the watch, or does it need to be replaced all together now? Help me 😭
Thank you ! My Armitron Rubik caseback wouldn't close after i replaced a battery, nothing worked. Fortunately a level done the trick ! I am so tired and happy!
I tried the book but it would slide so I used the book as the surface and had a piece of 2x2 that worked great to seat it. Great advice! I was worried I would break it but this showed me not to be too concerned
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I've just changed the battery in my watch but no amount of pressure would pop it back in. I ended up using a piece of wood and having to kneel on it with almost all of my weight before it snapped in.
First I took a drop of 3-1 oil on my finger to slightly lubricate the rubber ring. After I used a rachet socket slightly smaller that the watch back and hand pressed it on. Worked like a charm without having to remove the watch band.
Interesting take, sometimes opening the watch band is an inconvenient step on some bands. And thanks for mentioning the oil. Lubrication is always important, I am always learning
Doesn't work. I applied more than 200 lbs of force to the lid - it still didn't want to click on. The back lid was suddenly way to big to fit. Even removed the rubber seal. Still not possible to click it on. The jewellers shop couldn't make it as well. Ended up throwing the watch away.
I didn't spend much time trying to figure out how to get the back of my Timex watch back on. After about five minutes, I went to UA-cam for advise. That is where I found you! I didn't have any of the tools you suggested handy but I did have a small piece of wood about eight inches long (2x4) that worked perfect. Thanks for the video!
@@Striker50_ We had dropped off a bunch of watches at a jewelry store to have the batteries replaced, and the store said they couldn't get the back to snap on one of them (SO lame), so I found your video and fixed it myself. I never realized how much force it takes to re-affix the back on some watches, and this one made a nice, satisfying "SNAP."
Thank you for the video, I still couldn’t get the back to click in. What solved it for me was following the tip mentioned somewhere in the comments below but I can’t find it again. It was to use a bit of sticky tape to hold the back in place before you apply pressure with your weapon of choice. If you can’t apply the pressure evenly the back just rocks to one side. Once I’d taped it in place and applied pressure it went in at the first attempt. No satisfying click sadly but it is definitely on - no black to be seen.
Thank you for making this video - the ideas are excellent😀 However, none of them worked on my Nordgreen watch - every time I got one side down the other side popped up. I will have to take it to a jewellers - which is a shame ☹️
Sometimes I wish I could try That's how the rectangle watch was the first time I tried. I left it like that for months because I was scared of breaking it
I used quite a bit of force - the winder got severed. So I will now need to get it repaired or buy a new one (can I just add, that was entirely my own fault and nothing to do with your suggestions)😊
Did this and it worked!!! Glass broke (was a cheap one anyway) but it worked 🤣 I'm not worried tho cos it can be fixed. Next time will take it to the expert since beginning 4 sure ❣️👍🏻
@@Striker50_ yes, I just really like that watch but it's nothing high end, but now since it broke I will put a sapphire one & will never try to change a pressure watch by myself
Thanks Bro...😊 I didn't have the tools you suggested. But inspired by your experience, i devised a strategem, in India it's called - JUGAAD. It worked...😅
I have a watch press and still couldn't get a back on.No matter how aligned it was or how hard I pressed.What I did was enter the back at the notched side for winder and squeezed the opposite side.The pop sound was mafnificent.
I wasn't having much luck, tried a rolling pin, finally I noticed a battery pack that had fallen out of an old laptop. It has a nice flat surface about 1 1/4" wide and that worked. (Now let's see if the laptop still works!) Thanks!
Hey thanks for the advice, book, handle of hammer & screwdriver didn't work, had to resort to a vice and two blocks of wood - Damn wife's cluse watch was a pain in the arse.
Using a hammer shaft bent my case back a little. What really worked for me was placing a small round wooden hammer on the case back and pressing it down with the rubber shaft of a metal hammer
OMG Dude,my Fossil men's watch is a very hard case...it was even very hard to get it off...it flew almost to the ceiling!They must have pressed it on with brutal force. Nothing works (even screw clamps etc)....I guess I'll buy one of these Amazon watch case presses for 20$ and hope that will work...this is and WILL be my only watch with snackback case ever,that's for sure!
Paid $8 for the battery - put in place - tried for over 2 hours and my Fossil just won't snap back in place. I'm thinking it is just the way Fossil makes them.
I missed part one of this series I have 1950's 1960's Idk movement #c18695 case#36720 14k Lucian Piccard 14k square 17jewel manual wind I want to open 🙏help
Great video!!! I'm over here pulling out my hair trying to get the back on a Timex Indiglo wafch after finally changing the battery after about 4 yrs of having the watch... only to realize the watch is only about $30 and my frustrations can be removed by just buying a new one LOL
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@@benomae9890 Glad to hear thanks! 🙏💯
Thanks so much! I thought I was so clever, buying an $8 watch repair kit & learning how to replace batteries. But then with half the watches, I couldn't get the backs back on! I watched your video & used a wooden jewelry case to apply pressure. It worked like a charm! Thanks so much for your virtual help :)
Nice! And the kit is absolutely useful. Closing snapbacks is definitely tricky however. Glad this helped!
Thanks for the tip!. Used a rolling pin. Took a few goes to get the back aligned just right - but less than 5 minutes. Saved a trip to the jeweller!
Nice! Nice to hear that a rolling pin works thanks for sharing
Same here, took out my nice watch for an upcoming wedding, changed the battery, rolling pin for the win (barz). B)
Same! I tried a hardback book but it wasn't stiff enough. Then a screwdriver but it had a hexagon shaped handle that wasn't working. So then a rolling pin!
Thanks for the video, sir! Subscribed!
I use the hammer too, but slightly differently. I position the case back in perfect alignment with the gasket in place. I place the watch face down on a firm surface with a soft cloth. Then in one continuous swing I hit the case back with similar force to driving a six inch nail into wood. Unfortunately I have had to buy a new watch.
yikes!
Lol I did that exact same thing after 4 hours of messing with an Armitron. I just didn't care at that point. Shattered the glass to bits and the back still didn't go on.
😂😂😂
Lol hahahahah
I put a piece of wood on the case back and hit it with a hammer and it simply worked. I utilized a somewhat restrained version of the swing you're describing lol.
The level did the trick for me. It was so satisfying to hear that snap. Thanks very much!
Yes! It's almost like a Snapple drink but in reverse ◀️
Thank you for posting this video! I had to take the back off my Timex, last night, and couldn't get it on. After I watched your video, I improvised a tool for this purpose and got the job done. No reassuring click with my watch, but the back is securely in place and that's what counts. So EASY, I should have thought of this!
Jon
Glad to hear a success story! I backed out the first time out of precaution, but figured out it requires force and poppppp went right in
I didn't get the click either with my Junghans Mega Aluminum, but when I examined the watch, it looked like it was sealed all the way around. I guess the click isn't as loud with some watches than it is with others.
@@redstickham6394 Yup my Tissot doesn't seal with a snap either. It's pretty quiet
Changed a few batteries in my time and the hardest think to do is refit a press on back . Last time used the end of a rolling pin , exactly the same diameter of the watch , worked a treat .
Nice! The more household items that we know work the better!
THANKS FOR THE IDEA! Been trying to close the battery cover for 30 minutes 😭 Thankfully I found your tutorial! Thanks a lot!
@@beaoliva995 Not many things that are better in life than when you finally fix something 🙂↔️
Fantastic information!, I was so stuck at getting a case back together, and after watching your video I tried the level as a tool which worked a treat!!.
That's awesome to hear glad it worked!
Cannot believe I dropped my new (second hand) watch the second I got it 😭 the back jumped off and i was heartbroken thinking i had ruined it, this video is a life saver❤ i used a very small hard back notebook and it worked great.
LAWD Jesus!! Thank goodness you were able to put humpty dumpty back together again
Dude I spent all night tryna take apart my watch, clean it, and put it back together. Somehow I lost a diamond on the face which now I have to find someone to replace and it took me an hour to get the backing on. Appreciate the video I used everything around me and finally found a hammer and got it 💯🙏 those are harder to pop on than you would think
Exactlyyyy. The first time I tried I couldn't close it and left it like that for months until I finally really looked into it
This worked for me! Thank you for showing different tools. I tried the hardback book. It didn't work for me (Not enough strength or balance on my part), but the leveler sure did! THANK YOU :D
The leveler I think is the most sturdy and flat option glad it worked!
My watch from the 90s doesn't specifically say its waterproof, but if it's s that hard to close is it waterproof anyway?
A lot of watches are water resistant more than waterproof. The rubber seal you see on some of them helps, but some may not have it. I was kind of surprised when I learned about ATM water ratings for watches. But 99% of people will never go swimming more than 3 feet underwater
Great vid! Was able to pop the backing off from previous experiences but had sooooo much trouble getting it back on. This along w/ the comments helped me think outside the box. Ended up using a Tide liquid detergent bottle cap that was the same size as the backing and it worked after just a couple of tries! I spent hours messing w/this before finding your vid!
@@Bro-Lando Wowww never heard of that working glad to hear it!!
Great video, my issue is I have an Axis watch, and the back cover has no notch to pull up, so I'm guessing it screws off, what's a great way, thank you.
Hmm send me a link or model number so i can see what youre referring to
I wish I had found this video earlier today. It would have saved me a lot of frustration. Thank you.
I went through the struggle myself you're not alone 🤘
I tried just about everything until I came across this clip. The pressure from the hammer handle actually worked like a charm on the second push. Sensible, practical advice . . .
@@rjpxx Glad it worked 🤘
I just closed a snapback watch case on a rectangular battery watch using the leveler method and it worked perfectly. Thanks.
@@georgea.6738 That's awesome! Rectangular watches aren't as common
Thanks for the video. I used the book method, and it worked! Before I found your video, I was going to use a 1" socket and lightly tap it with a hammer, but was worried that I would scratch the back plate.
OOOOO good thing you found my vid and glad to hear it helped!
Vibration is not good for watches bc it could throw off the hands and internal components
Will this keep the watch waterproof say upto 100mm
@@deanattard Closing the case back should not change the original rating of water durability. This is not an enhancement to the design of the watch.
Hope that helps
Thanks! I had troubles getting a back onto a watch and was scared to use anything more than my thumbs to apply pressure. Your video upped my bravery and it finally snapped on.
Nice! I was the same way at first and was too scared to break it
Thank you for posting this. In my haste, I didn't protect the back and scratched the heck out of it using the hammer method which didn't work. The book spine, however, worked perfectly.
Glad you found it useful! Thankfully it's the back and not the face, etc. At worst, you could get a polish that buffs out blemishes, or take it in to get polished professionally.
My God thank you. I gave up trying to close my sons watch a year ago. Your video was soooo helpful. The level worked 😊
@@Becky33333 Nice! You didn't give up, you just took a break 😀
Thanks so much. Tried everything and then I watched your video. The only flat thing we had around was a coaster. Worked beautifully. Thanks.
@@pkp6241 A coaster 👁️👁️
Hi man, I JUST closed my Lorus watch by hitting it with the hummer ! I v e tried all your method, but no results so I was forced to hit with a hummer witch finally close a square Lorus watch !
I have also issues with an old Q&Q, I definitively can t open the watch , it is like glued !
The watch is not expensive, but is very good I have changed the battery just once in 6 years, and now it has stopped working !
I have a few tools, I just cant open it ! Do you have any advice please !!??
That's great to hear! My square watch in this video was also so difficult to close and I gave up originally before finding out it needs a lot of pressure.
Absolutely, sounds like the rubber seal could have gotten sticky, or it has suction which is making it very hard to open.
Do you have the little pry tool that I used to open the watch? It makes it very easy. Another option would be to go to a local watch place and see if they can open it for you. I had a local place here that I would go to when I didnt know anything at all and he would only charge me $5 per battery replacement
Thanks! I got the back off and the battery change and could NOT get the snapback on. The piece of wood worked like a champ, once I got it onto a lower work surface and could put some weight into it.
@@ramosel Brilliant!!
Was having a hard time with other viewed methods. Your book method worked the first time. Thanks
Awesome I'm glad to hear it worked
Cheers to another motorcycle rider
What if the gasket is broken? Can it work with one?
@@nikhithasd226 The gasket is going to help keep the water out. The watch will still work but you may get water damage or dust. A local watch place may have a replacement gasket if it is broken and it shouldn't be that expensive. I would personally make sure to replace the gasket because that's going to help keep your watch running and not get damaged by water and such
Thank you, I appreciate the knowledge. This video saved me from more hair pulling out. Appreciate it greatly
Glad to know it helped 💥🤘
Thanks man, worked great. The hardback books buckled a bit under the pressure, but the spirit level did the trick!
@@mrcamilleri2934 Nice! A solid object is always useful
You just saved me a whirl to a watch store! I couldn’t figure out how to put the back on and this video worked perfectly!
@@RexyChirp Nice!! Glad this helped
Great vid, the tip to use a mousepad really helped a lot.
The watch I was working on was a huge pain in the ass - the most important part ended up being to use something as flat as possible and as close to the size of the watch back as I could get - a level or a thinner piece of wood didn't work for me at all, but a piece of wood with roughly the same width as the watch-back diameter worked the first time. It seems like the consistent even pressure was more important than being able to put more force/weight behind it.
Yup! Originally when I tried this I literally almost stood on it and it still wouldn't close. Someone else mentioned a flat piece of wood worked for them which is great to have another option. So much easier when it's flat
As someone who knows little about watches and thought I'd have to take my recently purchased automatic watch to the shop for an expensive fix: thank you brother
@@gleboleinik6436 Glad to hear this helped my friend 🤘
Awesome video, I watched other videos on how to replace my Daniel Wellington watch. Most of them have no voice or explanation, so I couldn’t get the back, back on. With tour vid, I got it back on in less than a minute. Thanks!
Less than a minute is incredibly impressive! Hats off to you
Thanks so much! I tried the hammer method and it didn’t work, but the book method did! Appreciate the help.
Thanks for sharing what worked for you!
Thanks for this video. I have a Junghans Mega Aluminum atomic watch I've had for around 20 years and always paid someone to change the battery for me. The last time I need to change the battery the shop I go to couldn't do it because the jeweler was out so I did it myself. I thought the back was on but I dropped the watch and the back went flying and I couldn't get it back on. After watching this video twice, I went in the tool box and the level was the first thing I saw so I tried that, along with a mousepad and glasses cleaning cloth, and I think it worked. The watch looks like it is sealed all the way around, but I didn't hear a click or any sound like that. I did this on a kitchen table the dishwasher was running in the back ground so it's possible I may not have heard it. Thanks so much for showing us how to do this!
Nice! That's how I learned how to fix mine too. Mr. Lin was my watch guy for years but he started getting old and his business wasn't open anymore so I learned to do it myself. My Tissot doesn't make a noise when I seal it so all of them don't make a snap noise. As long as you see the cap fully seated you should be good
@@Striker50_ Thank you for clarifying that. I was worried because it didn't make a noise but since it looks like it's sealed, it will probably be fine. I've replaced the band twice on this watch and that was pretty easy. I plan to hang on to it as long as possible since it's a great looking watch and keeps good time since it sets itself to the atomic clock. I'd like to get a Citizen Eco Atomic one day, but the price is out of my range.
@@redstickham6394 Take care of that baby and no worries, you already got a great time piece so take care of that one
I was very frustrated with closing the case back when I passed by your video, Hammer worked for me and I used a résistance band on the watche's glass for it's protection
@@zc5181 Nice! Glad to hear that worked
Thank you so much. Your video helped me put the back on my wife's watch. I used the leveler and didn't even have remove the band. Cheers!
Nice! Sounds quicker than me for sure
Just what I needed. I ended up using a decorative wood block / sign that we had laying around. First try successful - thanks!
@@AdamMayor 🤌🤌🤌🤌👏
Thanks for the tips! I tried these and finally got it with the hammer!!
Yes!!! That's incredible!
I have an issue I was hoping you could help me with. While trying to pop the back piece back into place, the rubber band snapped in half. So now the back won't pop on without it. What's the best thing I do, here? Can I buy another rubber ring for the back of the watch, or does it need to be replaced all together now? Help me 😭
@@pascaleelliott63 I would suggest your local watch repair store, they have a lot of random parts sitting around
@@Striker50_ Ok thankyou :)
@pascaleelliott63 Absolutely let me know how it goes
Thank you!! I don’t have to use my teeth anymore 🤦🏽♀️lol 🤗🤗
@@kelkel0614 Dear goodness!!! 🤯
How do you make sure that the glass of the watch does not break?
Have some sort of padding under, & make sure it's on a flat surface. Too much padding might not leave enough pressure since there's too much give
Awesome I used the lever and it worked. thank you
@@nahtannoJv8 nice the leveler is great
Thank you ! My Armitron Rubik caseback wouldn't close after i replaced a battery, nothing worked. Fortunately a level done the trick ! I am so tired and happy!
@@T-34T-34 Nice! I am not a fan of these case backs myself
Crazy. I have the same tool kit or one that looks just like it. Thanks for the insightful video.
It's such a useful toolkit, has paid for itself multiple times now
I tried the book but it would slide so I used the book as the surface and had a piece of 2x2 that worked great to seat it. Great advice! I was worried I would break it but this showed me not to be too concerned
2x2! First time someone has mentioned that, I'll add it to the list 📝
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:14 *🔧 Use household items like screwdrivers or hardcover books to close Snapback watch cases without expensive tools.*
00:43 *🔄 Record battery types and watch orientation before opening cases to avoid issues during reassembly.*
01:23 *📘 Ensure rubber gaskets are aligned and use padded support beneath the watch to prevent scratching during closure.*
02:37 *🌊 Fully inspect the case after closure to ensure it's properly sealed and waterproof.*
05:12 *🔗 Reattach watch bracelets carefully using tools like mechanical pencils or dedicated kit tools for a secure fit.*
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@@nylact Incredible share thank you
You sir are a lifesaver. Wouldn't have thought of these methods, seemed too scary and brutal but it worked first time!
That's awesome! People have been saying that rolling pins work too
my god thank you so much i tried putting the back of my timex on and it took me hours until i tried your book trick and it worked brilliantly
@@officialnotonlyjames so glad to hear this helped 👏
i used watch back case press tool with soft cloth place on Mondaine watch face, yet i broke the watch glass when pressed 😢
@@auronthas dang even with a tool
Best sounding click ever… thanks man your tricks got me on the right path to success!
@@ogmarke You did it 🤙💪
BLESS YOU MAN!! After hours of fooling around, clucked it in 5 minutes following your clip!
Let's gooooo
Thank you! Messed around with mine for so long and the book trick worked instantly
@@shawnflemingmusic Glad one of the options worked! The first time I tried I thought I was going to break it so I didn't close it for months
Can someone explain why nothing ever works when I try it?
@@DerangedMallard story of my life
I've just changed the battery in my watch but no amount of pressure would pop it back in. I ended up using a piece of wood and having to kneel on it with almost all of my weight before it snapped in.
@@bk14biker way to go! ⌚😅
Thanks. Could not find a suitable hardbook and my Ikea hammer has an ergonomic rubber handle, so I used our wooden rolling pin! Miracle!
WAH-LAH!! Nice!
First I took a drop of 3-1 oil on my finger to slightly lubricate the rubber ring. After I used a rachet socket slightly smaller that the watch back and hand pressed it on. Worked like a charm without having to remove the watch band.
Interesting take, sometimes opening the watch band is an inconvenient step on some bands. And thanks for mentioning the oil. Lubrication is always important, I am always learning
Doesn't work. I applied more than 200 lbs of force to the lid - it still didn't want to click on. The back lid was suddenly way to big to fit. Even removed the rubber seal. Still not possible to click it on. The jewellers shop couldn't make it as well. Ended up throwing the watch away.
Thanks for sharing. I've never heard of a watch repair shop not be able to close one
I didn't spend much time trying to figure out how to get the back of my Timex watch back on. After about five minutes, I went to UA-cam for advise. That is where I found you! I didn't have any of the tools you suggested handy but I did have a small piece of wood about eight inches long (2x4) that worked perfect. Thanks for the video!
@@donitahopke758 nice! I'm thrilled to hear I was able to be a resource 🤙👋
Just used your book technique and it worked perfectly. Thank you!
That's incredible.🙏 Didn't think this video would help so many people
@@Striker50_ We had dropped off a bunch of watches at a jewelry store to have the batteries replaced, and the store said they couldn't get the back to snap on one of them (SO lame), so I found your video and fixed it myself. I never realized how much force it takes to re-affix the back on some watches, and this one made a nice, satisfying "SNAP."
@@Edyth_Hedd Yes! They're pressurizee essentially.
I honestly gave up for a few months the first time I tried because it wouldn't go on
Used a hardcover book, and it worked perfectly!! Thank you so much!
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Thank you for the video, I still couldn’t get the back to click in. What solved it for me was following the tip mentioned somewhere in the comments below but I can’t find it again. It was to use a bit of sticky tape to hold the back in place before you apply pressure with your weapon of choice. If you can’t apply the pressure evenly the back just rocks to one side. Once I’d taped it in place and applied pressure it went in at the first attempt. No satisfying click sadly but it is definitely on - no black to be seen.
@@mrs_angry4261 The tape is helpful to know I'll be sure to share that with people struggling!
OMG you just saved me $20- used the hammer! You are awesome. Thanks for sharing!!!!
I love hearing the success stories. Thanks for taking the time to share!
Thank you for making this video - the ideas are excellent😀 However, none of them worked on my Nordgreen watch - every time I got one side down the other side popped up. I will have to take it to a jewellers - which is a shame ☹️
Sometimes I wish I could try
That's how the rectangle watch was the first time I tried. I left it like that for months because I was scared of breaking it
I used quite a bit of force - the winder got severed. So I will now need to get it repaired or buy a new one (can I just add, that was entirely my own fault and nothing to do with your suggestions)😊
@@mariadillon860 You're too graceful, my apologies for any inconvenience
Thank you for sharing the caution to take
Hi I can’t get the back no matter what I use. Have managed to dislodge the second hand now
A watch repair shop can always close it for you, usually under $10
Did this and it worked!!! Glass broke (was a cheap one anyway) but it worked 🤣 I'm not worried tho cos it can be fixed. Next time will take it to the expert since beginning 4 sure ❣️👍🏻
Awe bummer, shouldn't crack but budget watches can be a little more fragile
@@Striker50_ yes, I just really like that watch but it's nothing high end, but now since it broke I will put a sapphire one & will never try to change a pressure watch by myself
@@blessingsara11 sapphire is niceee
So if none of these vids can help me, must Mean mine is defekt.
It simply doesn't want to close with or without the O-ring.
@@PHANTOM-ih4gx ticket to a local watch shop a lot of times they have extra parts and it's pretty cheap maybe 10 bucks to close it
Thank you soooo much, I fixed my watch because of this
Nice!! Glad it worked
Thanks Bro...😊
I didn't have the tools you suggested. But inspired by your experience, i devised a strategem, in India it's called - JUGAAD.
It worked...😅
@@abhinavsingh2032 Nice! 👍 I'm sure that will work every time 👌
I have a watch press and still couldn't get a back on.No matter how aligned it was or how hard I pressed.What I did was enter the back at the notched side for winder and squeezed the opposite side.The pop sound was mafnificent.
@@alanweir3567 It certainly is a satisfying noise. That's how you know you won the battle
Thank you. The book method did it for me. The snap was loud.
The snap sound is so rewarding
I wasn't having much luck, tried a rolling pin, finally I noticed a battery pack that had fallen out of an old laptop. It has a nice flat surface about 1 1/4" wide and that worked. (Now let's see if the laptop still works!) Thanks!
Lol! Proceed with caution! Don't want a re-occurence of what was happening with the Samsung cell phone batteries 💥
I just used two pieces of soft wood and vice grips. Snapped right into place with no marks or damage.
@@demej00 I'm glad to hear that worked for you! I try not to recc anything too wild bc I don't want anyone breaking their stuff
@@Striker50_ Yeah, haha, true. I read on a forum of someone always using his vice.
@@demej00 Yup that sounds like it works
Thank you for your help I tried closing my nominal watch all last night and this morning until my thumbs were aching 😭
@@Manga_Debates That's toughhh. I'm glad this helped. It's all about technique
Thanks man ... The book method was the best...finally my book was useful for something 😂🤣😂
@@yamiking87 It's only crazy if it doesn't work
Thank you Thank you!!
I finally find the right video help me to close up the back of watch.
I will go find your part 1 video now
Nice! Glad to hear
Thanks for the vid. I found the book didn't work that well but a laptop power brick did the trick
I've done heard it all now 🤣 nice 👍
Used my small spirit level to put the back on my mums watch. Thanks for the tips!
Successsssss 💪
The book worked for me. Thanks its a useful thing to learn.
@@jonathanshields2016 Yup 👍 now you have a skill for life
Excellent. Used the hammer handle method and it worked fine. Thank you.
I love to see it worked for you as well 🙏
Works great. I used the book. Thanks so much😅
It's so great hearing it work for others too
Thanks..arrow to the dial and applied pressure with a one foot straight wood. Circular pressure
Great to hear thanks for sharing ⌚
I actually used the palm of my hand, with good vertical pressure, and it worked perfectly.
you would be a perfect CPR teacher
@Striker50_ 😄
Hey thanks for the advice, book, handle of hammer & screwdriver didn't work, had to resort to a vice and two blocks of wood - Damn wife's cluse watch was a pain in the arse.
@@jakemakesstuff3973 Glad you kept with it nonetheless 🤘
Using a hammer shaft bent my case back a little. What really worked for me was placing a small round wooden hammer on the case back and pressing it down with the rubber shaft of a metal hammer
@@JoeBlack666 Alignment of the back is a big factor for it to pop in to place. I struggled a lot initially
Glad to hear it worked!!
The bubble level with flat sides worked great - thanks!
@@terraXR nice! That was personally my favorite
Thank you so much for your video I was struggling to do it but with the help of you I finally did it ❤
@@antonydasronny8674 success 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much! I used a wood rolling pin and it worked like a charm!
That sounds like it's working great for people!
Idk wtf is going on with my Bulova but it just refuses to close even with these methods, just bad luck ig haha
@@edwardcm5639 they can be very stubborn that's for sure
OMG Dude,my Fossil men's watch is a very hard case...it was even very hard to get it off...it flew almost to the ceiling!They must have pressed it on with brutal force. Nothing works (even screw clamps etc)....I guess I'll buy one of these Amazon watch case presses for 20$ and hope that will work...this is and WILL be my only watch with snackback case ever,that's for sure!
Yeah I prefer the screw backs
Did you get it fixed? I have the same problem 😢.
@@ceperezn Do you perhaps have a family member that can assist with that If not a local repair shop should be able to do it
@@ceperezn so far not...I have to buy the press first and I doubt a press will help...maybe the back is deformed
Paid $8 for the battery - put in place - tried for over 2 hours and my Fossil just won't snap back in place. I'm thinking it is just the way Fossil makes them.
Thank you so much! The hammer trick worked brilliantly.
That's great news 🗞️ ⌚
Thanks for the video. It was really informative
@@jaskiratsingh1122 Glad it was helpful 🙏
The book did the trick! Thanks 😁
@@PoupouilleH Nice! Book lovers may not be a fan of that strategy but it works!
I missed part one of this series I have 1950's 1960's Idk movement #c18695 case#36720 14k Lucian Piccard 14k square 17jewel manual wind I want to open 🙏help
Local jewelers can assist with vintage watches as such sometimes they are a bit more delicate
Thank you for sharing these tips! I used a hammer and it worked.
Nice! Glad to hear it worked with yours as well
Thanks man! Book method worked for me 😁
@@lykelmacaranas6605 👌👌👌👌❗
Great video!!! I'm over here pulling out my hair trying to get the back on a Timex Indiglo wafch after finally changing the battery after about 4 yrs of having the watch... only to realize the watch is only about $30 and my frustrations can be removed by just buying a new one LOL
Lol! But if you learn to change the battery, you learn a skill for life 🤌
i lose the battery of my watch and its very small now i dont know what battery to buy
Try looking up the brand and type of watch. They usually use the same type
I use a level tool. It works!!! Thank you. 🥳
@@Chiimkimbab Nice!!! 👌👌👌