Open a Stuck Watch Back | + watch repair tools for beginners

I couldn’t open my Seiko to change the battery so I tried the Crazy Glue Trick. It worked! Plus new BONUS footage! Learn how to polish an acrylic watch crystal – see the video index below.

This DIY video shows you how to open a wristwatch back to change a battery… This video looks at the different tools and methods to open a stuck watch back, plus polishing a scratched watch crystal and watch repair tools for beginners.

Video Index:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Opening a digital watch
1:11 Snap on watch backs
1:38 Screw on watch backs
2:10 The problem with my stuck watch back
2:45 THE SOLUTION! (The Crazy Glue Trick)
6:00 How to polish a scratched acrylic watch crystal with Polywatch
7:19 Final watch assembly and results

My Amazon links to watch repair tools for beginners used in this video:

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[home-dpoh]

Ok, I had to comment. I've been working on watches for 20+ yrs so when I saw you super gluing a nut to the back of a watch I though YOU were NUTS. I just bought a 28j Movado watch off eBay with a screw off back. I tried: "Sticky Ball" - Fail, "Standard", "Jaxa" style opener - Fail, and even my benchtop case opening machine - FAIL (NEVER failed before). So I figured "what have I got to lose?" Superglued a nut onto the back of the case, let it dry overnight, picked up a 12" adjustable wrench, put the watch in a padded vice, and gave it a push. It took some effort but the stupid thing actually opened the back right up. Who knew? So when people watch this vid and say "B.S." about gluing a nut onto the back of the watch - IT WORKS! Thank you for making this video sir!

[janeglossop]

Tried the "nut glued on the watch back" method, worked an absolute treat, brilliant advice....Thank you!

[slimjim]

Mike - I am a retired gentleman who has just started repairing watches, just like you. So far I am being successful, I have used your crazy glue method and it worked great! I am grateful for your videos and wish you contined success. Jim M

[andizx]

For sure one of the best ways to open a watch without any damage. Thanks for sharing

[serdalkaptan]

Brilliant idea, indeed. And it works! Thank you for sharing.

[victorharper]

This is the best watch video I have seen Thanks

[mladenstankovic]

Beutiful work. Seeing the watch getting a new life really made me happy. Thank you for the video, Mike.

[maureenkelson]

Thank you so much Mike. It worked really well. I had already damaged the watch case a little with all my desperate efforts. I wish I had seen your video earlier. Thank you.

[NotToday]

After multiple tries by myself an Walmart jewelry dept nome of us had any luck, im so thankful i came across your channel as I'm trying this ASAP your a genius Ty so much ❤❤

[maureenkelson]

Thank you. I have been trying to open a watch for ages without luck. I will try this method.

[bigpearl]

Very nice video. Very well spoken. He should be a news anchor or talk radio. I really enjoyed it. Thanks!😅

[jkstdstang]

Wow who woulda thought of CA gluing a nut on the case back! Cool!

[matthewkeller]

You’re a freaking genius!! I could not get the back of a 1968 Caravelle M7. Super glue a bracket on and used needle nose pliers and got it off!! THANK YOU!

[WatchWithMike]

I had so much fun making this video! Please leave your comments, tips and suggestions down below...I look forward to hearing from you!

[martinhatchell]

Back of my watch won't go back on watch any ideas

[mirnaramos]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We did exactly what you said, and it WORKED!! Unbelievable. This glue method works!!!

[quagmier]

Great video. I have a Seiko Titanium that is very stuck. I might be trying this method if everything easier fails. I was almost about to give up hope when I found this very helpful video.

[hipphipphurra]

Great idea with the super glue I will give it a try.

[darrenmurray]

Glued on wing nut and it worked perfectly .... thanks so much! Awesome tip!

[timmychen]

I have a stuck Gucci desktop watch. I am gonna give it a shot. Thanks!