LightGeek 25 Posted June 18, 2013 I've never been able to open this watch to confirm if the buttery movement is Swiss or clone. I tried again today because I'm selling it but it claimed the life of the ball :( I'm going to see if some children's vinyl pool patch repair can get me along until I order a replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted June 18, 2013 Hmmm it's close to the seam so a patch might not hold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted June 18, 2013 i never thought you could pop the ball. Pressure sealed rep? haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chadd 0 Posted June 18, 2013 That sucks. Ive been meaning to get a sticky ball, are they all the same? Is there a better sticky ball then others? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted June 18, 2013 ...must be one of those grade AAA, 1:1 rep sticky ball's... ...you tried duct tape? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacobarch 0 Posted June 18, 2013 Duck tape wrapped around a ping pong ball = better than any sticky ball i've owned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted June 18, 2013 eh, we know what you've been doing with that sticky ball LG, you deviant!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bklynboy 0 Posted June 18, 2013 duct tape and a tennis ball work too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chadd 0 Posted June 18, 2013 Duck tape wrapped around a ping pong ball = better than any sticky ball i've owned. Really. Thanks for the heads up. duct tape and a tennis ball work too... Duct tape is the shit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted June 18, 2013 Better the ball than a damaged case back...but funny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Libertatia 0 Posted June 18, 2013 I think you have may have popped the ball with a mix of pushing too hard, therefore making the ball hard, and coming in to contact with the sharpish edged lugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSPORTER 1 Posted June 19, 2013 Tescos sell a nice sized sticky ball for £2.99, haven't bought one myself yet, I'm a Harry black man myself (duct tape ok) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) Looks like it maybe time to invest in some proper case opening tools mate. I got my Rolex case back set from Ace-Timer. Edited June 19, 2013 by SSTEEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT88 1 Posted June 19, 2013 You can still use it, mine tore too when it when too near the lugs. Have as much flat surface contact with the caseback, pushdown and turn. Sent from my Bezel using 116610 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted June 19, 2013 Looks like it maybe time to invest in some proper case opening tools mate. I got my Rolex case back set from Ace-Timer. I don't know if I'm ready for that level of commitment yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted June 19, 2013 Looks like it maybe time to invest in some proper case opening tools mate. I got my Rolex case back set from Ace-Timer. I don't know if I'm ready for that level of commitment yet Come on, who are you kidding These were not expensive, around $60 delivered. They are superb quality, but rep Bergeon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cragster 0 Posted June 19, 2013 stick to sticky ball 99p and mine even has a sheep on it so i get a thrill every time i use it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Super-Sticky-Screw-Watch-Back-Case-Opener-Ball-Tool-Watchmakers-Remover-/350810304048?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_WatchAccessories_SpareParts_SM&var=&hash=item51adec6e30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted June 19, 2013 I could tell you a trick with an engineers rule that gets more torque than a Bergeon tool But then Id have to kill you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted June 19, 2013 I crapped out my sticky balls in the exact same way. Used a rubberized (garden) glove as an experiment - works every time and is much easier than the sticky ball. Haven't used anything else since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
964boy 54 Posted June 19, 2013 I could tell you a trick with an engineers rule that gets more torque than a Bergeon tool But then Id have to kill you Spill the beans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerkstore 14 Posted June 22, 2013 Very interested to hear this narikaa, considering the price of my Bergeon set! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted June 23, 2013 Nah! borrow the wife's (tight) pink rubber gloves from under the sink. case and back between heels of each hand, press, twist, put gloves back before she thinks i've either devloped a fetish or may actually wash something (as if ! - well maybe the fetish???) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Very interested to hear this narikaa, considering the price of my Bergeon set! Hot glue it to the caseback...........oops. Edited June 23, 2013 by onionbag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted June 24, 2013 Close....but no cigar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbohire 0 Posted September 5, 2013 Yep! Give it a good seeing too with duck tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
