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gatorsactions · 12 January 2008, 12:50 AM

I have an omega speedmaster that I'd like to open up. The watch is a relatively new model 3513.13 and has a completely smooth back. What type of tool do I need to open it?

I'm familiar with opening other watches that have the slots in the back for the opener tool to grip. This watch has no such grooves. Any thoughts?

ROGERB · 12 January 2008, 02:23 AM

That model I understand has a pop on back....a knife usually at the corner under a lug should pop it off.
R

gatorsactions · 12 January 2008, 02:35 AM

hmm, any advice for doing that without scratching the watch? Seems like it would be pretty easy to scratch doing that. Also does the back just snap back in place?

Welshwatchman · 12 January 2008, 02:41 AM

Mask the area around the case and caseback.

Another thing to consider is possibly leaving the case on.

gatorsactions · 12 January 2008, 04:39 AM

thanks for advise.

Andad · 12 January 2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorsactions

I have an omega speedmaster that I'd like to open up. The watch is a relatively new model 3513.13 and has a completely smooth back. What type of tool do I need to open it?

I'm familiar with opening other watches that have the slots in the back for the opener tool to grip. This watch has no such grooves. Any thoughts?

Why?

Goodwatch · 12 January 2008, 09:59 AM

I would very much like to advise against it. If there's something wrong with the watch bring it to a watchmaker. If you touch the o-ring you need to replace it.

watchoutforme · 12 January 2008, 12:28 PM

if it's the model i am thinking of ,don't do it! the compresion ring gasket MUST be replaced each time.

CPCC · 12 January 2008, 04:09 PM

Okay, so you dont know how to open this particular watch back. What could you accomplish after having opened it, as opening the watch is the easiest part.
Be careful, I wouldnt want you to damage your lovely watch.
Just my 0.02

12 January 2008, 12:50 AM	#1
gatorsactions Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Watch: Omega Planet Ocean Posts: 37	How do you open the back of an omega speedmaster? I have an omega speedmaster that I'd like to open up. The watch is a relatively new model 3513.13 and has a completely smooth back. What type of tool do I need to open it? I'm familiar with opening other watches that have the slots in the back for the opener tool to grip. This watch has no such grooves. Any thoughts?

12 January 2008, 02:41 AM	#4
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Mask the area around the case and caseback. Another thing to consider is possibly leaving the case on. __________________ ..33

12 January 2008, 09:59 AM	#7
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	I would very much like to advise against it. If there's something wrong with the watch bring it to a watchmaker. If you touch the o-ring you need to replace it. __________________ Member# 127

12 January 2008, 04:09 PM	#9
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Okay, so you dont know how to open this particular watch back. What could you accomplish after having opened it, as opening the watch is the easiest part. Be careful, I wouldnt want you to damage your lovely watch. Just my 0.02 __________________

12 January 2008, 02:23 AM	#2
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	That model I understand has a pop on back....a knife usually at the corner under a lug should pop it off. R

12 January 2008, 02:35 AM	#3
gatorsactions Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Watch: Omega Planet Ocean Posts: 37	hmm, any advice for doing that without scratching the watch? Seems like it would be pretty easy to scratch doing that. Also does the back just snap back in place?

12 January 2008, 04:39 AM	#5
gatorsactions Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Watch: Omega Planet Ocean Posts: 37	thanks for advise.

12 January 2008, 12:28 PM	#8
watchoutforme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Donald Location: Petaluma,ca. Posts: 11	if it's the model i am thinking of ,don't do it! the compresion ring gasket MUST be replaced each time.

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