Watches can have many different styles of case backs and finding the right tool to fit can be a challenge. Here we have linked most of the different kinds of watch case backs to the tools that would open that specific type of back. Just click on the images of the watch back that looks like yours and you will see a select set of tools made to do the work of removing the back for that model.

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How to measure watch back for case opening dies

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Square Notches

Tools for opening watches with square notches

Rounded Notches

Tools for opening watches with round notches

Polygon (Flat) Sides

Tools for opening watches with flat sides (polygon) backs

Multi-Notch (Grooved or Oyster Style)

Tools for opening watches with oyster (multi-notch/knurled) backs

Square Notch Ring

Tools for opening watches with square notch ring case backs

Rolex® Watch

Tools for opening Rolex® watches

Omega® Seamaster Watch

Tools for opening Omega® watches

Breitling® Watch

Tools for opening Breitling® watches

Panerai® Watch

Tools for opening Panerai® watches

Aquastar® Watch

Tools for opening Aquastar® watches and  other watches with triangle notches

Case back with screws

Tools for opening watch case back with screws

One Piece Watch Case

Tools for opening watches with no case back (one piece cases)

Snap-off case back

Tools for opening snap-off case backs

Gucci® Watch

Tools for opening Gucci® snap off case backs