How to Open The Case of a Wristwatch

Snap-Back

There are three main types of watch case – the ‘snap back’ type, the ‘screw’ type and watch cases where the watch back plate is held in place by small screws. Swatch watches have sealed cases which do not open, but have a battery port that can be opened for easy battery replacement.

The snap off type watch back

Snap-Back

The screw type case back

Screw-Back

Watch backs held on with screws

Screw-Held-Back

Swatch watch cases

Swatch-Back