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Opening a Monaco case is...
In Response To: Well I only open Monacos ;-) ()

one of the easiest watchcases to open.

However, there are always some cowboys who try to open the case by forcing a screwdriver in between the topcase and the caseback...I actually saw such an action a few years ago on a watchfair...unbelievable...

Cheers,
Abel.

: But seriously Abel great topic.

: I use a rubber ball and if it can't open the watch then i give it
: to an expert.

: As you say i don't want to damage the vintage original finish and i
: don't want to butcher my hand like Javier!!

: Rich

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