I have replaced the battery and that part of it is fine. I have smeared a light film of oil onto the seal which is around the back, but it still refuses to click into place. Is there some secret trick to putting a watch back cover on??
Place the watch face down on a cloth, on a firm surface such as a table. find something the same diameter as the watch back and press firmly. Agentle tap may help
Place the cover on the back side of the watch used a scotch tape to hold it in place securely.
Place a piece of cloth one watch to avoid damage to the face.
Used a copper pipe connector about the diameter of the watch and a height of 10 mm. It would ensure pressure is applied to the sides of the watch and not on to the glass.
Secure it the copper connector around the edge of the watch face with scotch tape.
Used a spanner to cover the plate of the watch. Then apply pressure using a vice...slowly.
Stop turning the vice when its tight and inspect.
Method used for covers which cannot fit into watch using thumb pressure
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After a search of the internet, i found that it requires the use of a special clamp to close it. I took it to the same jewellers i bought the watch battery from and they happily pressed the back cover, back on in a jiffy. Hope this helps other people too.
Thanks for posting a solution. I did try similar to what you described altho only using my hands on the cover. I do have reasonable strength, but was unable to complete the task. As i commented above, i eventually used a jewellers clamping tool which did the job. I guess the even distributed radial pressure was key. Thanks again for potential solution, i will try it next time (another six years time probably)
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