Q&A for How to Pry off a Watch Backing Without Proper Tools

I highly advise consulting a local watchmaker or jeweler for assistance. While it's possible to remove the back cover yourself, there's a risk of causing damage to the watch or breaking the gasket seals. This could result in costly repairs or scratches to the case. Seeking professional help ensures the job is done correctly and avoids potential mistakes.

Try laying it upside down on a table and pushing down on the back evenly with a piece of wood.

Some watches have screw-on case backs, which can usually be identified by notches cut into the case back or a coin-like edge. In this case, the proper tools are needed.

In cases where the watch is damaged, you may need professional help to fix it. Contact a local jeweler or watch repair service to assess what needs to be done.

You need a watch opener tool set. You can buy a mediocre set on eBay for about $12, but it will work fine.

In that case, I would recommend taking your watch to a jeweler or other specialist so you don't accidentally damage it.

If the back cover is damaged, replacement options will vary depending on your watch model. Contact a local jeweler or watch repair service to assess your options.

I've stopped mine for a long time, and the initial battery still worked fine after a couple of years of inactivity. So I'd wager it preserves battery life by stopping it when you aren't using it, as I haven't changed the battery yet in mine.

If there aren't any dents or notches on the watch and you cant use any of the tips above, then you would need the proper tools.

It is likely a pressure fit back. If so, this will require some sort of case back opening tool. Also, you could try to use methods described in this page.