Is it possible to open the back of a watch to change the battery.?

Question

Is it possible to open the back of a watch to change the battery.?
Without having a special tool

Answer

Yes you can but as everyone else has said watch your fingers. Put the knife edge under the edge of the removable back and use a twisting action. Do NOT poke the end of the knife under as it will not get a grip and slip out. This is where the damage to self and watch happens.brBatteries are very cheap to buy, especially if you have a POUNDLAND near by. You can get a card of , yes batteries covering different sizes for a ..brbrA Jewellers will charge about a fiver to do the jobbrGood luck