Xpletiv 16 Posted May 25, 2018 Looks like more than just the 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted May 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Xpletiv said: Looks like more than just the 4. Yup the 2,3 and 4 are not aligned with the 8, 9, 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VMSG 2 Posted May 25, 2018 16 hours ago, tripdog123 said: Dial (whole movement) is rotated about 1 minute clockwise, and that's a pressure fit case back. Yes, thank you! it took me weeks to found out how to open the case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted May 25, 2018 17 hours ago, tripdog123 said: Dial (whole movement) is rotated about 1 minute clockwise, and that's a pressure fit case back. +1 Thanks too! Now I just need to find out more about this. Does it mean it's one of those snap off case backs? But you need a presser thing to put it back together? I've got one of those coming in early July.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VMSG 2 Posted May 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, semperfi55 said: +1 Thanks too! Now I just need to find out more about this. Does it mean it's one of those snap off case backs? But you need a presser thing to put it back together? I've got one of those coming in early July.... You need to put pressure to open the case, you can use anything that creates leverage like a caseback knife (not a shape one) or a screwdriver. I suggest to cover it with something to prevent scratches. Once i had the confidence that this is the case I open it with no time and it was simple and easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripdog123 37 Posted May 27, 2018 On 25/05/2018 at 15:40, semperfi55 said: +1 Thanks too! Now I just need to find out more about this. Does it mean it's one of those snap off case backs? But you need a presser thing to put it back together? I've got one of those coming in early July.... As said above, you need to lever it off with a knife or something similar, there is usually a little groove/bevel somewhere on the case back, just enough to allow you to slide a knife under and get leverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 62 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) So, is this Breguet 5177 with a snap-on caseback? Or, it is a front/toploader? Ok, I had found out it has both front and back covers! Edited July 21, 2021 by Leslie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philiusmaximus 5,059 Posted July 20, 2021 Fascinating fact for you all. Most watches and clocks show 4 as IIII and not IV. One of the very few exceptions are the clock faces in Elizabeth Tower, London. There's a reason for this but I'll let anyone interested do some research rather than bore the tits of those who don't care 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zarbus 138 Posted July 20, 2021 Exactly, and there are many theories about why this is (some more solid than other) For anyone interested you can read this article https://monochrome-watches.com/why-do-clocks-and-watches-use-roman-numeral-iiii-instead-of-iv/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
