How to close snap off watch cover without watch press

Tools needed to open & close a snap-off watch cover: a small knife, newspaper, and a wrench with rubber grip; or anything similar to these items. Please use caution and read reviews before attempting this method as some have reported breakage of glass.

[Charlienmeg]

Hubby has been trying for ages to get the back back on his watch and he's been driving me nuts. I've told him over and over, take it to a jeweller and get it put back on, but no, he's an awkward sod who insists "I'll get it done, I'll sort it out". I showed him this video and his answer was "I've looked at all of those videos and none of them work".

I've just put the back on his watch after watching this! I'm really not sure if he's pissed off or happy, but at least he'll shut up about it now 😁

Thanks for helping a going out of her head wife 😊

[junpark]

YOU are the lifesaver! My old Casio watch was just wasting away uncovered for 2 years and now I finally was able to cover it back after 15 secs watching your video, thank you very much!!

[ees.]

6 years later and this still is helping people, thank you!! I even used a pair of scissors and a dish towel and did this, never thought about applying straight pressure like that to close it. My dumbass was trying to push it in with my thumbs and it was not going😂

[lewstone]

Mine took a 12 inch long wrench but it worked after a few attempts. Brilliant.. it's not often you learn something very useful. Hats off to you mate and many thanks.

[TheJessica]

Thank you so much for this video! I was struggling badly to get the backs on again for the 4 watches I replaced batteries in. You saved me from unneeded costs and unwanted frustration!

[Hawki]

I tried so many ways to put the back cover of a fine Timex ladies watch (similar in the video), but nothing worked.
Then followed your video, I have a similar ranch, and voila - it worked like a charm.
The trick is to put pressure on the edges of the cover, and not in the middle, and this ranch handle has middle section is lower/valley - to do the trick.
Thank you so much.

[ramonagreen]

I've watched about 6 vids up to now and yours is the only one that has actually shown me what I need to know about putting the back on after changing the battery! cheers mate, great job!!!

[Sharon-bnfc]

Thank you! Was able to close the back cover of my watch after following your tip. tried to hammer it several times to no avail 😁. thanks again!❤️🇯🇵

[NewYorkCityBoxing]

I'll try it tomorrow, my damn thumbs hurt like hell from pressing for the past two hours.

[ChocolateApricots]

My initial problem was this is a ring watch, and the band wasn’t allowing the back plate to get under the stretch of the band. I had a friend gently stretch the band away just enough for me to line up the notch with the stem. I put the glass side down on a towel, used the wrench for pressure, and it worked!! You rock!! Thank you SO much for this post!! 🌹

[faiziiiiii]

It worked like a charm! I prefer replacing my own batteries, but then I realized I have on my hands a very stubborn back on a diesel watch. After man handling it for a few hours I just let it wait till the next day to come up with ideas, and here I am. I kept a shirt folded underneath the watch on my dinner table and carefully and slowly was able to snap the back on the watch with this method (gentle sea-saw motion-rocking left and right). It took 2-3 tries. Id say to pick a sturdy place like a kitchen table. Thank you very much for this idea. Tip : Dont try to hurry this process and Id say dont try this on a Rolex though :)

[makeminefreedom]

Worked for me. Today I changed the battery in my wife's watch. I had no problem getting the cover off but struggled trying to get it back on. With only 10 minutes before she had to leave for work I found your video and was finally able to get the cover back on. Thanks for the tip it was very helpful.

[pablogutierrez]

I did my research online and here on youtube and I tried several of them and I want to THANK YOU your process and concept really worked and for all people saying it doesn't all that I can say is they are not doing it right and they are not following your instruction. Once again I THANK YOU! I was giving up when I found you and your procedure so simple and the tools needed so basic and handy...

[donlopeaguirre]

straight pressure - smart! much less chance of breaking the crystal. Worked like a charm...Instead of using straight pressure I put pressure on one edge then slowly rocked the wrench over and continued pressure on the other side. WORKED PERFECTLY - thanks

[danielsoosay]

For raised glass or curved design there is a risk to damage the glass. There should be some minor mod done to accommodate the glass clearance space before attempting. Thanks for the share buddy

[theretromillennial]

Dropped my Timex about a year ago and the back popped off and the second had stopped moving. I've been trying with much aggravation to get it back on. Tried this and it worked right away, and now the second hand is working again! Double win! Thanks for sharing!

[Trikabeth]

Brilliant! Thank you! I had tried to snap the back of my watch on for 45 minutes with no luck...this worked so well I was able to change the battery in 4 more watches!

[RealEstateRemarkable]

After many tries on a Kenneth Cole watch (curved crystal) using just thumbs, I realized that's impossible. Then saw and followed ALEX's video. Used 3/4" newspaper under face, then marked stem location with marker. Used 6" rubber handle wrench (longer would be better but 6" one was fine) First few tries was no go - but THEN I REMEMBERED THE TIP >> Always apply pressure at ONE END of the wrench and then ROCK OVER to the other end - and then suddenly it SNAPPED - first time. So DO NOT try to apply EVEN pressure at both ends of wrench. Too much and you will surely break the glass! I doubt I used more than 8-15 lbs of pressure with a rocking motion. Thanks Alex. Awesome :-)))

[jerrywillis]

Wow. Just wow. Had 3 watches sitting on my bench with the backs off cause I was too weak to snap them back on. This worked like a charm! Thanks much!

[amery]

Thanks! Was tired of waiting for my husband to fix my watch for me....and your advice helped me do it all by myself! Thanks SO much.