I no longer have the watch in my possession. However, there should be a little nub on the case back that you use to pry it off the watch case. Use a case back removal tool, or a knife, but be careful.
Sorry about that, I will try to show that the next time. There is a little nub on the case back that you can use to pry it off the case. As for the clamp, it was kind of a shoddy thing to do. Make sure that you cover the crystal with a microfiber cloth, or something similar.
That watch is an Indiglo and requires the larger battery. The battery is popping up a little because the adjustment is worn out. You can usually just carefully place the back into place and it will hold the battery in place, but you should look at getting the little part replaced eventually.
You have to be careful not to press it too hard as the crystal is on the other side. I tried with just my fingers but could not get it closed without the clamp. So, in short I can't think of another way to close the caseback without a clamp, or watch press.
@@ixactan69 Anything that could progressively apply consistent pressure should work. Just make sure the gasket that's around the back piece doesn't get squished or stretched. Your comment was 3mo ago. Did you manage to get it back on?
When you pay your watchmaker $10 or so to change your battery you’re really paying for the convenience of him having the battery and tools on hand. Though I change most of my own batteries myself every once in awhile I’ll splurge if there are battery retention bars and springs to be removed especially on one of my wife’s “good” watches. Another tip would be lining up the case back notch (if there is one) with the crown stem as failing to do so can snap the stem off. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, and thanks for the tip. I tried to change the battery recently on another timex and I did notice that as well. I hope to release that video soon, but I was not successful in changing that battery.
