Does the back come off?

[markinmad]

My watch came today and there is a loose screw and the hold down bracket that are floating around inside the watch keeping the rotor from moving freely. Does the back unscrew? I can see where the screw is supposed to be. Seems like a simple fix rather than spend $40 and wait another 2 weeks round trip to Hong Kong.

[mcfr]

If you got the right tool for it you can unscrew the back yourself or go to a local watchmaker.

[GuySie]

If you don't want to buy a tool - those of us who work on homages as an amateur hobby tend to use the duct-tape-ball approach, which works perfectly fine for them. I'd be surprised if it didn't for this watch. Tear off a long piece of duct tape, apply directly to caseback for maximum stickyness, then wad up the rest to give you a handle. Turn counterclockwise to unscrew.

[ColinW]

Do you have appropriate tools and are you comfortable with this sort work?

I agree with not wanting to spend 40 bucks to send the thing back for repair; especially after just spending 30 to get it shipped.
How about a local guy that may do it cheaper and quicker?

[markinmad]

I was trying initially with the blue/green tool pictured above and also tried a ball and it wouldn't budge. After confirmation from Thomas I broke out the long handled case opener and it was on tight but finally budged. I fished out the screw and clamp and returned them to their proper home. I noticed while I was in there that the other screw was loose and took care of that ad the same time.

It's been on my wrist since and running fine.

Thanks

[ioulove2]

Welcome to the world of watchmaking. Good to hear everything worked out.

[ColinW]

It's been on my wrist since and running fine.

Awesome! Good job!

[bencayetano]

So the front pops off? I've read on here that the groove at the top of the case is where you pop it open?

I'm dying to remove a couple specks of dust from the dial.