Knowing how to open the back of a watch is an important skill for any watch enthusiast or collector. It allows you to access the watch’s movement for repairs, maintenance, or customization. There are a few different ways to open the back of a watch, depending on the type of watch and the caseback design.
The most common type of watch caseback is the screw-down caseback. This type of caseback is held in place by a series of small screws that can be removed with a specialized tool called a caseback opener. Once the screws are removed, the caseback can be pried off with a watch knife or other thin, flat object.