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New. Wrench Screw Back Watch Opener. This is a new wrench watch case opener. It opens and closes screw back water immune watches. Includes 12 patterned pins and grips, 4 sets in all, for a potpourri of case backs. This is a alternate for the Jaxa wrench. This adaptable case opener may open Bulova, Rolex, Movado, Gruen, Longines and Accutron screw type back waterproof watches. It measures approximately 5 1/2" (140 mm).

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12 of 13 persons found the following review helpful.
Nice try, but...flimsy, cheap, non-functioning... DONT BUY
By S.Ralphson
I read the mixed reviews on this product but decisive to buy it anyway - I figured the price was so low, I was more than willing to receive galore hiccups and work-arounds. But after fooling around with it for rather a while, I gave up and sent it back. It was useless. It genuinely is a piece of junk, and here's why:

1) The wooden case fell apart - the packaging it was shipped in (from the manufacturer) was in perfective condition, which means (to me) the factory inserted a broken box into the package. If it had been damaged in shipment, I assume the factory box would have been damaged. I read assorted other reviews warning that the box would fall apart. It did. Seems to be not just bad luck with a queer order, but a systemic problem with the factory.

2) The nuts/bolts that hold the wrench together were loose/missing. I found a loose nut in the packaging and was capable to re-assemble the wrench. I realize this is a super-cheap wrench, but I would hope it would break/fall detached AFTER I started using it, and not because of abysmal assemblage at the factory.

3) The number/variety of pins advertised is incorrect; 2 out of 4 sets of pins were identical, which fixed the types of cases which could be opened. Again, a factory problem. I picture drunk persons on the line just grabbing a handful of random pins and inserting them into the package. Turns out the size/shape of the pins I would have necessitated were not included.

4) The pin sockets were not the right way sized to receive and hold the pins. One socket would only release it is pin when I forcibly pulled on it with pliers. The other socket wouldn't hold the pin at all; 2 of 3 pin sockets were so loose that I couldn't employ pressure to unscrew the case w/o the pins falling out.

5) The thumb-screws to adjust the width of the arms/pins would not adequately grant adjustment or tightening. As soon as I let off the thumb screw, the pressure released. I would have to hold both screws with my fingers to keep neverending pressure; this was difficult since I necessitated other fingers to hold the loose pins in place.

So even if you buy this with very low expected values (as I did) for that occasional use once or twice a year, this is NOT worth the effort (even even though the price is great). It just doesn't work. I plan to exploration and buy a quality wrench and not fool with this unworthy junk.

12 of 13 persons found the following review helpful.
Can be made to work
By L. A. S.
Since the precise same wrench is sold by numerous venders at $5-20, I got the for less one. As received, the exterior packaging was intact and undamaged. Both the top and bottom pieces of one end of the wooden storage box were broken free at the glue joints of wooden case and were loose inside the packaging. I re-glued the pieces to the box. The sets of pins that engage the watch case come in sets of three. I believe these are: Large round, little round, huge chisel and little chisel. Both my chisel shape pins sets were the big size (no narrow chisel-end set) Because of the broken end of the wood case, one of the chisel shaped case pins was missing and had apparently escaped the exterior packaging in shipment. But I did get perhaps an 'extra' set of the little round pins installed in the wrench. If I need a narrow chisel, I will try grinding down three of the more spectacular ones and then use two huge with one narrow for the huge set.
The wrench itself was a bit loose. The side plates did not clamp the pin holder bases snugly and permitted the holders a lot of motion that could effortlessly disengage the pins from the watch case in use and damaging the case surface. I disassembled the wrench and shortened the plastic spacers amid the side plates, with a few wipes throughout sandpaper, until the pin holders were kept just snug. While it was disassembled, flattened one somewhat bent side plate with a couple hammer taps. Re-assembled, the wrench adjustment is smooth, the pin holders tight sufficient not to wobble and the adjustments stay where set for the duration of use without keeping the adjustment wheels. Plenty good sufficient for non-commercial use. I am satisfied
This may seem a lot of work to construct a usable wrench, but writing this in all likelihood took longer than all the work. Making one from scratch would probably cost me over $30 in materials and hours of design, fitting and assembly. I'll make back the less than $6 cost of this item (prime 2-day shipping- no cost) the next time I don't have to drive 20 miles to alter a battery (also available thru Amazon).
Should have ordered a case vise at the same time, but will in all likelihood just make a maple one like ASIN: B000RB1XNA .

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
It does the job.
By pk pactogie
If you have an costly watch, get a professional, other than as supposed or expected this will do the occupation for you for all those occasions you need to replace batteries for your watches. Just be sure to snap the bits in the slots. If you don't snap them, you'll think the bits don't fit. Make sure the bits have a firm perceive before turning to open the watch case so that you won't scratch up your watch. It is what I've expected for 10 bucks.

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