Which Tool to use

GWFAMI · Post by **GWFAMI** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:29 am

Hi,
I have an old DOXA US Divers watch. I'd like to remove the back and see if the mechanism is shot, but I don't know what tool to use.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

GWFAMI

demer03 · Post by **demer03** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:36 am

I use a small tennis ball wrapped in duct tape with the sticky side out....cheap and easy to use.

Post by **DMB** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:36 am

A caseback opener?...

Is there something different about that caseback whereas a regular Bergeon type or similar caseback opener wouldn't work?

el presidente · Post by **el presidente** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:41 am

If you dont know what tool to use to open a caseback, then i think you should leave it alone and let a watchmaker take a look at it.IMHO

GWFAMI · Post by **GWFAMI** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:46 am

Never opened it before, always had U.S. Divers do it. It's been around 20 years since it's been opened.

There are so many tools out there, just wanted to know the best one to use.

GWFAMI · Post by **GWFAMI** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:47 am

I've thought about it, but I don't know of any watchmaker withing 200 miles of where I live.

el presidente wrote:If you dont know what tool to use to open a caseback, then i think you should leave it alone and let a watchmaker take a look at it.IMHO

moishlashen · Post by **moishlashen** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:47 am

That's a sweet watch bud-take it to a jeweler.

GWFAMI · Post by **GWFAMI** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:49 am

I know, got it for Christmas brand new in 1979 when I took my advanced diving course. Santa forgot to take the price tag off, about PMP when I saw the $500 price tag.

moishlashen wrote:That's a sweet watch bud-take it to a jeweler.

moishlashen · Post by **moishlashen** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:49 am

GWFAMI wrote:I've thought about it, but I don't know of any watchmaker withing 200 miles of where I live.

el presidente wrote:If you dont know what tool to use to open a caseback, then i think you should leave it alone and let a watchmaker take a look at it.IMHO

You can always send it in-Motor City Watch Works is a trusted and skilled watch dude located in Michigan. He'll give you the info you're looking for. For a sweet watch like that I think it's definately worth it.

GWFAMI · Post by **GWFAMI** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:02 am

Just emailed him. Any ideas where I can get a replacement "expandro" claps?

[quote= always send it in-Motor City Watch Works is a trusted and skilled watch dude located in Michigan. He'll give you the info you're looking for. For a sweet watch like that I think it's definately worth it.[/quote]

demer03 · Post by **demer03** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:05 am

GWFAMI wrote:Just emailed him. Any ideas where I can get a replacement "expandro" claps?

always send it in-Motor City Watch Works is a trusted and skilled watch dude located in Michigan. He'll give you the info you're looking for. For a sweet watch like that I think it's definately worth it.[/quote wrote:
These are hard to come by. I have an extra bracelet, but these go for crazy money.

Sending you a PM

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:47 am

hammer

kfalk · Post by **kfalk** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:16 am

Before Eric gets in - Two screwdrivers.

deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:04 am

Jay will take care of you. Good luck!

Post by **River Rat** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:08 am

Let a watch maker open it up you don't want to damage the case.Your watch just the way it is still worth 500 or more.Below ebay past sell's of Doxa 300T dive watches.If you mess up the case you will devalue your watch
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Dox ... =1&_ipg=50

Post by **toxicavenger** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:37 pm

I use a pair of my 3 day old underwear to get the case backs off of all of my watches. that shit grips really good!

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