I just have to gush about theFriction Ball watch case opener from Kassoy ($4.95) is an inexpensive and easy to use tool. It is made of a plastic that has a slightly sticky “grip” like feel. Honestly it seemed like it was almost too simple to work. I placed the ball against the back of the screw back watch case, applied pressure while twisting the ball and the case unscrewed easily. In this video I had the back off in less than 15 seconds. I like this tool for a few reasons. Firstly I am not a watch expert. I admit that my exposure to watches hasn’t been that extensive and I have a healthy fear of damaging a clients watch. The friction ball is easier to use and less damaging than other watch tools, provided that the watch being worked on is a screw back. I was also able to use the ball on more than just watches. I am frequently confronted with small decorative trinket or pill cases and the ball was able to safely loosen a stuck lid on one item and able to unscrew the top off another. The extremely affordable cost and ease of use make the Friction Ball a welcome addition to my tool kit. #appraisal #frictionball #watch #watched #gemology #jewelry #vintage
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:33:55 +0000