Download Article Show Download Article When you don't have the specialized tools to remove a watch backing, you may not know how to replace a battery or fix a broken watch. But you don't need to buy expensive tools to pry off your watch's backing. In many cases, specific household items will do. Depending on your watch, you may be able to pry off the backing with something as simple as your thumbnail, a razor blade, a rubber ball, or a pair of scissors. Things You Should Know
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About This ArticleArticle SummaryX If you need to pry off a watch backing but don’t have the proper tools, start by turning your watch over and locating the small indentation along the edge, which is the hinge. Next, insert the edge of a razor blade or kitchen knife into the hinge opening, working slowly so you don’t damage the watch. Then, lift the razor blade like a lever and apply even pressure to pry off the backing. For tips on how to pry off a particularly tight watch backing using a pair of scissors, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,703,741 times. Did this article help you?How do you open a watch case without the tool?Using a Rubber Ball on a Screw-Back Watch. Purchase a soft, mashable rubber ball. Rubber balls often have enough grip to pry off watch backings. Choose a rubberized ball that is both squishy and tacky so it can latch onto your watch's back.
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