Alright, so I got this itch to get a clear back on my OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, you know, to see all those cool gears and stuff moving inside. I thought, “Hey, why not just do it myself?” Seemed like a fun little project.
First things first, I gotta find a see-through case back that actually fits my watch. I looked around and found one that seemed decent. It wasn’t an official OMEGA one, but hey, it looked good enough.
Next up, getting the tools. Now, I’m no watchmaker, but I figured I’d need at least a case back opener and some tiny screwdrivers. I grabbed a basic watch repair kit and hoped for the best.
- Open the original case back: This was the scariest part. I was so worried about scratching the watch. I carefully used the case back opener, and with a little bit of wiggling, it finally popped off. Phew!
- Check new case back: The new case back come with a new gasket.
- Put on the new case back: I lined up the new case back and carefully screwed it in. I made sure not to over-tighten it, ’cause I didn’t want to strip the threads or anything.
And that’s it! I put the watch back on my wrist, and bam, I could see all the inner workings. It’s pretty mesmerizing, to be honest. It’s like having a little mechanical city on your wrist.
I know some folks might say it’s sacrilegious to mod a Moonwatch like this, but honestly, I love it. It makes the watch feel even more special to me. Plus, it was a fun little DIY project that didn’t break the bank. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, I say go for it! Just be careful and patient, and you’ll be good.
In the end, it was a good day. I took a simple task and turned it into a little adventure. And now, I get to enjoy my slightly modified, but no less awesome, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch with a cool transparent back!
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