Technos AS 5008 Case Back Opening - Vintage Day Date Alarm Watch

In this video I open a stubborn case back on a Technos Automatic Day Date Alarm Adolf Schild AS 5008 from the 1970s and regulate it. I recently purchased this watch on ricardo.ch for 171 Swiss francs.

Here are links to my other two videos about Technos watches: https://youtu.be/r1n_qCxFBsk
https://youtu.be/QV4fb9YhJ3o

Below are affiliate links to the tools I used in this video. If you purchase from these links I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Many of the less expensive items are from the AliExpress store WRTOR, which I use a lot, has good prices, and a good selection.

WRTOR Official Store on AliExpress:
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The microscope I use is from Eakins on AliExpress:
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The Timegrapher I use is also from AliExpress:
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Inexpensive screwdriver set:
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Polystyrene probe:
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8 ball type case opening ball:
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45mm Adjustable Watch Back Cover Holder Case Holder:
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2 point case back opener tool:
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3 point case back opener tool:
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Watch Case Vise:
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Watch Snap-on Case Back Opener: * not used in video but looks interesting
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Bezel Remover Tool: * not used in video but looks interesting
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The tools I use are discussed in greater detail in these videos:

$400 Worth Of Bergeon Tools And Supplies
https://youtu.be/lr0cmsUerps

Everything I Know About Watchmaking in Five Minutes
https://youtu.be/65mmQt5o0Cg

Trinocular 4K Microscope Meets 1976 Patek Philippe 16-250 Meets Crazy Person With Rodico Fetish
https://youtu.be/morbHp7GHHA

The stand on my desk that I use to elevate my work area is an IKEA SIGFINN monitor stand.

Before opening any vintage watch or clock for the first time I recommend checking it for radium paint. I didn't do that in this video because it wasn't the first time that I opened this watch. For more information on radium and how to check for it using a geiger counter see either of these three videos:

Which One is Radioactive?
https://youtu.be/eo1m1OQD-2I

Everything I Know About Watchmaking in Five Minutes
https://youtu.be/65mmQt5o0Cg?t=112

How to Re-lume a Vintage Watch
https://youtu.be/0fFX1LkpjMU?t=829

The NetIO GC10 that I use is no longer made. It uses an SBM-20 geiger muller tube, which is also used in the GQ GMC-300E and other geiger counters. If you find one of those it should perform similarly.

My videos are for entertainment and educational purposes only. Critical / corrective comments and links to resources including other watchmaking channels are welcome.

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