A bunch of watches have been found in the drawer, several needing new batteries. ‘Ebay’ I cry as seek a suitable tool to remove the screw backs.

We all like a new tool- but really, a rubber ball? Before I part with my hard earned 99p, can anyone advise me as to whether or not this thing might actually work?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Watch-Back-Case-Opener-Sticky-Friction-Rolling-Ball-Screw-Repair-Remover-Tool-G-/171908265743?hash=item280687f70f

No idea

But this works.

A length of duct tape rolled into a golf ball sized ball, with sticky side on the outside, should do the job. Worked for me in the past.

I have one of those Rolson tools Parkesie linked to you can have, if you send me your address Ambrose.

There is no shortage of duct tape ‘Chez Ambrose’. Cheers for that.

MrG, YGM

Posted.

Too slow, I thought I could have gotten rid of my spare tool that I bought when I lost the first one in the cupboard of doom.