How To Open A Pocket Watch Case. If we want to open the watch case so that we can see the movement the working parts of the watch then weve got to figure out what kind of case it is. On open-faced pocket watches the hinge is typically found at the 600 position.
We convert antique American pocket watches into custom wristwatchesClick here to see our step by s. The case front and back either thread or pop off using a thin metal tool think butter knife or pocket knife. This video shows how to open a hunters case pocket watch and how not to open and close one of these cases.
One of the case lids is going to open.
A screw-off back a snap-off back a hinged back or a swing-out case. The look of an elgin watch is as important as its function. American pocket watch movements were fitted in a variety of case types. Lets look at each of these in more detail.
