Re: Rolex-type case openers


Frank Adam wrote:
> On Tue, 08 Nov 2005 16:36:51 -0500, Paul Raposo <paulmr_ca@xxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> >Frank, is better to hold the watch while opening a screw on back, or place it
> >in a case holder and vice? I've seen it done both ways, but both methods
> >still seemed a little tough. Any opinion either way?
> >
> With an Oyster and using a Jaxa i would hold the case in a case
> holder. You really have to push down on those things to not slip.
> In fact, it's probably a good idea to suggest the holder for all screw
> on backs.
> We in the trade tend to develop quite strong wrists( i know, i should
> really rephrase that), a somewhat unhealthy tolerance to pain and also
> a fifth sense to realise that a case won't open easily. So generally I
> and i'd say most of us, will try and open just about all cases in the
> hand and only wobble over to get the case holder when our pain
> threshold has been exceeded. :)
>
> --
>
> Regards, Frank

I find that a sledgehammer opens just about any watch.

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