Paul-H 7 Posted December 13, 2016 You remember, £6 each and came on a red and blue nato strap. Well, the battery has finally died on one of mine (I brought 3!) and for the life of me I can't get the back off to replace it! Does it pop off or is it on a thread? I've tried levering, I've tried a bluetac ball but nothing is shifting it. Can you help? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted December 13, 2016 You remember, £6 each and came on a red and blue nato strap. Well, the battery has finally died on one of mine (I brought 3!) and for the life of me I can't get the back off to replace it! Does it pop off or is it on a thread? I've tried levering, I've tried a bluetac ball but nothing is shifting it. Can you help? Cheers. Just buy a replacement. The metal is soft as hell, and when I tried, I virtually destroyed the back. Replacements were $3.95 each inc postage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted December 13, 2016 I asked the same question about a year ago and the backs do pop off. It took a while to get it off but it was Narikaa I think that said get a small screwdriver (flatblade) and small hammer and tap at the crease and it will pop off. Much easier to buy a new one though. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolexl0ver 0 Posted December 13, 2016 DW = Daniel Wellington? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 123 Posted December 13, 2016 DWs are so 2015! Larsson and Jennings is the in thing now And they rep them already too http://m.dhgate.com/product/quartz-watch-men-40mm-military-steel-vintage/380647874.html?invitorid=fuuUnu5f Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul-H 7 Posted December 13, 2016 DW = Daniel Wellington? The very same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul-H 7 Posted December 13, 2016 DWs are so 2015! Larsson and Jennings is the in thing now And they rep them already too http://m.dhgate.com/...itorid=fuuUnu5f It's almost as if there was a surplus of blank DW watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted December 14, 2016 Big hammer, all fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andylaw1919 386 Posted December 14, 2016 On the ones I've seen they pop off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted December 14, 2016 Ive heard you can recharge the battery by microwaving the watch on low. Try that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 123 Posted December 14, 2016 Ive heard you can recharge the battery by microwaving the watch on low. Try that? Don't you have to pierce the crystal first before putting it in the microwave? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted December 14, 2016 I don't have a microwave. Would a BBQ work? Gas obviously - you can adjust to a low temperature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted December 14, 2016 Ive heard you can recharge the battery by microwaving the watch on low. Try that? Don't you have to pierce the crystal first before putting it in the microwave? Just pull the crown out I don't have a microwave. Would a BBQ work? Gas obviously - you can adjust to a low temperature. BBQ a watch? Don't be ridiculous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted December 14, 2016 Ive heard you can recharge the battery by microwaving the watch on low. Try that? Don't you have to pierce the crystal first before putting it in the microwave? Just pull the crown out I don't have a microwave. Would a BBQ work? Gas obviously - you can adjust to a low temperature. BBQ a watch? Don't be ridiculous Sorry, I thought it just needed heat. Would an induction hob work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted December 15, 2016 And "Remember" , like it was sooooo long ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites