The nuances of replacing a watch battery
Sooner or later, all watches that run on batteries require replacing this small part. They start to lag or simply stop working. Replacing it is not difficult, but you need to know certain rules and have a set of tools at hand. What to do if the clock stopped suddenly, and there is not a single workshop nearby?
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How to change the battery in a watch?
All quartz watches run on batteries or portable batteries. Sooner or later they become unusable. Then you have to run around looking for a watch workshop or worry about how to change the watch battery yourself.
Important! If a person is not used to trusting an accessory to strangers, he needs to learn how to replace it on his own. However, there are expensive models, such as the Continental, that offer a “lifetime warranty.” In this case, it is better to contact the service.
Battery selection
Wall and table clocks usually use the familiar AA batteries. In this case, there is a cover on the back of the device that can be easily opened and the batteries are installed in the correct polarity.
The problem is a little more complicated with wristwatches. To replace the batteries in such an accessory, you will have to tinker a little. Most mechanisms use small batteries, in the form of a “tablet”, with a rated voltage of 1.4 - 3 Volts.
Budget brands of batteries are:
- GP;
- Robiton;
- Camelion;
- Space and others.
There are also more expensive analogues, such as Duracell or Energizer. However, for wristwatches, batteries most often cost between 100–200 rubles apiece. If a store offers a more expensive battery, you should consider going to another store.
Necessary materials
Having chosen a battery and armed with theoretical knowledge about replacement, you need to check the technical equipment and study the contents of the tool box. To replace the battery you will need:
- special tool for working with watch straps;
- device for opening the case;
- clip for the accessory body;
- key for covers with screws;
- Screwdriver Set;
- tweezers.
You may need a stiff bristle brush, a toothpick and a rubber bulb. They will help deal with stubborn dirt that needs to be removed before opening the lid so that dirt does not get inside the mechanism.
Step by step guide
The first thing to do is remove the strap from your wristwatch and place it on a soft surface with the lid facing up. Using a small screwdriver, we unscrew the screws that hold the lid in place, and we see the internal structure of the mechanism in front of us. This option is good for Casio, Tissot or Shok watches. Some inexpensive Chinese models also fall into this category.
But there are all-metal models. Their peculiarity lies in their monolithic design. There is a small covered opening for battery replacement that is easy to open and close. Swatch watches belong to this type.
Important! The battery may be held in place by a spring mechanism or a pressure plate held in place by screws. If so, use a small screwdriver to unscrew the screw.
We remove the battery and install a new one in its place.Next, assemble the housing in the reverse order, tightening the cover screws with a screwdriver. We put the strap back in place and use the watch as usual.
Installation Features and Precautions
Experts recommend purchasing a new battery after removing the old one. The fact is that a similar battery, but from a different manufacturer, may differ slightly in size. Then the watch mechanism or cover will be damaged during installation and closing.
Experienced craftsmen also advise not to use brute force when assembling/disassembling watches. They will help you close the lid in the workshop using a special press. LargeAndEfforts can lead to breakdown of the mechanism.
Installing a battery yourself is not a very difficult task. You just need to have a certain set of tools at hand and a little patience. If you don’t trust other people’s hands, feel free to get to work.
Indeed, the expression that the power has 1.5 volts immediately jarred. It is no longer possible to read further from such an author.
But for the readers of this article I will add. I found myself in a situation where my watch battery had run out, so I took a fresh AA battery from a children's toy and recharged my wristwatch battery with it using a piece of wire I found. The clock ticked for another 7-10 days...
So what is actually used: batteries or “usual batteries”? Author, do you even understand what you are writing about? Complete nonsense!!!
The biggest “nuance” I saw was when the batteries were arranged in 2 layers. The rest is all bullshit.
Complete nonsense.
What nuances might there be when replacing the battery? You write that, first of all, remove the strap, why? Judging by the photo, I didn’t take it off myself. Read what you write. Yes, about batteries with different sizes, some kind of “run”. Each in its own size...
I was pleased with the “screws that hold the lid on.” I wonder where the author saw such a watch. The lid is either screw-on or press-on. As for batteries, I would first of all recommend Renata, a Swiss brand that is an order of magnitude better than all the others, or at worst Varta.
Every time you come across such articles, you hope to learn something useful, but you read yet another nonsense.
It would be more useful to make a video for those who have never done it, so that it becomes clear that it’s nothing complicated
There is no replacement battery. The main difficulty, perhaps, is unscrewing the back cover of a waterproof watch
There are some watches that have a lid with 4 screws. The main thing is not to lose the rubber seal.
You can’t publish such articles, it disgraces the site!!! To call the article crap is too generous.
Of course, the article was not written by a watchmaker! Firstly, it’s not a battery, but a power supply! Secondly, 99 percent of quartz wristwatches use batteries and only 1 percent use special batteries.batteries that you won’t find in regular stores! About two out of ten people who tried to change the battery in their watch themselves broke something - wheels, contacts, stepper motor coils, etc. Very often people come to the workshop who cannot close the lid themselves or have crushed the glass in an attempt to close the lid. Guys, if you yourself are not confident in your abilities, it is better to contact a time-tested workshop - you will save yourself nerves, time and even possibly money. A small request to future authors - guys, write about what you know!
Complete nonsense, it sucks. An article for stupid idiots. Power is measured in watts. And in general the article is about nothing. A lot of unnecessary information and advertising. In one word - SHIT.