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: do you have a photo of the watch?
: This is the caseback of a modern Omega Deville, which is similar to
: those on many (but not all) Constellations.
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: Caseback tools have either two or three posts which can be adjusted
: to fit into the slots in the caseback to be opened. Many other
: watches have rectangular slots. This example is a 1950s
: Seamaster.
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: A good tool will cost somewhat more than $20 and have
: interchangeable posts in various shapes and widths; cheap ones
: can be found on Ebay for much less.
If it is a modern (post 80's) Connie I believe if you look carefully at the edge of the central ridge you will see an undercut area. A watch knife should open it , but will scratch the back.( My has a few hairs snagged in it. Since it hasn't been opened I have to assume they're mine) Manhatten models are supposed to be held on by the little claws.
Don
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