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Have Elgin Sportsman chronograph watch. Looks to be screw off back but doesn't budge. Is this a pop off back. I have 3 prong wrench but it doesn't budge. Any tips to get this back off?

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Daniel,

if you have used sufficient force and the back will not budge, then it is most likely a pop off back. Take a single aged razor blade and work it into the crease between the case and the watch back. BE VERY CAREFUL. Work your way around the circumference of the watch. Be patient and go slowly.

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Melvin

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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

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I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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