Customer Reviews

SE Watch Case Press w/ 12 Nylon Dies

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Works as expected.

I used it to close a Skagen 233XSMM after replacing the battery. None of the local jewelry dealers wanted to touch it, they all claimed that the crystal is to easy to break. I didn't have any problems closing it with this tool.

There are instructions on line, look for "Watch repair tool guide" under "Little David." Make sure you use the appropriate dies and that the watch is properly seated on the bottom die (look from above, make sure the die and the watch are centered). There is significant friction between the handle and the base (this is why I gave it ONLY 4 stars) so you have to be careful while applying pressure.

I read Mary Ellyn Nord's review before buying this tool and it took me a while to decide to buy it. I don't have a 25 years experience, this is my first watch I closed with a press, but my experience with this tool is so different.

I recently discovered that our local jewelry stores no longer will replace a watch battery. I suppose so many folks have made them replace a watch because of damage. I bought this tool just so I could replace my own batteries without fear of breaking our watches and it works fine. There are several different sized dies that will proably fit almost any watch, and unless you force something there is almost no fear of damaging your watch. You still need a tool to remove the back but this is now an easy 2-minute operation. The tool is well made and is simple to use, there are no instructions included but it it probably meant for pros besides it it all just common sence. The shipping was quick and item arrived in good condition.

This item was sent back. It was terrible. I have one that is 25 years old with metal dies. I thought the nylon would be better for watch repairs. I could not get even a thin watch between the dies. the lever would not go up enough. I tried with several watches. It was useless.

This is a good tool. No instructions but you can figure it out. I've used it a few times now. I made sure to tell all my friends that I have it so they can benefit someday. This is not one you use very frequently.

This watch press does not work. The posts to which you attach the dies do not line up, so the dies do not either. Consequently pressure is applied inconsistently and one edge of the case is forced together while the other edges don't join. I rotated the case and pressed with all my might hoping that I could close one edge at a time. Now I have a watch that the back is partially closed on. Item is worthless.

The item in the picture is not even close to the item that you get when you order. I specifically picked this item because of the long handle, the straight lines, the blue color.

What was sent was about 1/2 the size, silver, was curved, and significantly smaller.

I am sending this back as I would never have picked this one out. Shame on you Dakota Trading Company for doing a bait and switch!

The press worked very well - as expected. In the past, I had to take some of my watches to the jeweler to have batteries replaced because I could not press the backs of the watches back in place and would often be charged about $10 for this service. Now it isn't a problem and I can do it myself. Delivery of the press was very prompt. I only had to wait a few days for routine delivery.

Thought I'd try this watch press with two snap back watches that are almost impossible to reposition with finger pressure. Have cracked other crystals trying to use makeshift devices. This press worked without a hitch and in one minute of time. This is a great tool for anyone with watches with press fit backs. If you have complaints about this item, you either work for a competitor or don't know what you are doing.

I have a lot of cheap battery powered watches. It's fun to be able to swap them based on my mood, clothes and daily activities. The point where they cease being "cheap" is when you need to replace a battery. My local cheap battery replacement place went belly up and with it my $7 new battery source. The place that opened in its place charges $29 to change a battery - claiming that they do a pressure test and replace the gasket. What a rip off!

I bought a watch kit from amazon and a couple of case openers and have been buying my batteries locally for $5. Neat savings! But a few of the cases wouldn't snap shut, no matter how hard I tried. My friend recommended that I buy this tool and gosh, it works like magic.

It paid for itself the VERY first time I snapped a case shut. It's a beautiful thing.

When I took my press out of the packaged it was dirty and grimy. I made the remark to my wife that it looked like a used tool from the machine shop. Nevertheless I continued to unpack and setup the tool. The dies themselves do not stay put on the press so you will need to be nimble with getting the watch and the dies in the perfect position before you squeeze or else the dies will fall out of the press. The press also has a minimum amount of clearance so you may find yourself in a situation where you are unable to get your watch between the dies. I had a Timex Expedition watch and I was barely able to get it to fit inside the press with the dies. Overall the press works but it definitely has that very cheap tool feel. I was very disappointed with the quality and actual operation of the tool for the price. This tool should be at least half this price in my opinion for what you get.