Problem removing watch back

[Pete-mojsh]

I have needed to change the batteries on my watches so got a kit from Amazon, the first two were fine as they had the notches, the last one just has the smallest lip and I can't manage to get anything in there to lift the back.



Has anyone got any pointers on what else to try? So far a small flat head screwdriver and the little knife thing haven't been able to get anywhere near lifting it. It's a Hugo Boss watch.

[clockworks]

A decent quality case knife should do the trick

[dc2rr07]

quick search on Amazon, something like this maybe

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Opener-Remover-Remove-Rem...

not used one myself but are cheap enough.

[Pete-mojsh]

That might do it, I have the other knife type but it doesn't get anywhere near enough.

[miniman]

Does it lift, or is it threaded?

All Timpsons I've seen use a rubber ball to unscrew threaded watch backs.

[darker grapefruit]

You tried a screwdriver?! To avoid damaging the watch I would take it to a watchmaker or one of those battery/ strap outfits.