How to Save Money ● Replace Watch Battery with Simple Tools
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Replacing your watch battery is easy. Super cheap to do and saves you money. It's getting the cover back on the watch that can be a little difficult but I've found a way that makes it easy to put it back on using a simple tool you can get at the dollar store.
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What is the back doesn't have a Groove
What if the back doesn't have a groove like yours? this doesnt work for me
My 11 year old was able to change her watch battery by herself because of your video. Thanks!
So straight to the point with very clear instructions. I like this guy. Five Star video.
First person who helps you get the back replaced without buying a new tool
I tried every other UA-cam instruction on how to press back a pesky back that refused to pop back in.
Brute force, press with a plank of wood, press down full body weight with handle of spanner, hammer, pliers , bice grip... nothing worked, I had resigned to taking it to a shop untill I searched one last time and found your method. No need for one dollar store as I already had everything.
I lined everything up and turned till I heard that pop... was either going to be cracked watch face 😅, or the back popping in.
No cracked glass, kudos to your instructions, gentle and steadily increasing pressure is the trick, thank you! 🙏
Thank you so much, my husband has 5 or so watches that need new batteries. I can't seem to find any good watch repair shops in the area, and a local jewelry store quoted me $50 per watch! I plan to knock them all out this weekend. You're the best!
Some watches require a special tool to unscrew. But I'm guessing you're not talking about Dive watches.
Thank you sooooooooo much! I moved to the country and we have no jewelry repair shops for miles. Your video is perfect for me to do it myself. I own many watches and they usually go out near the same time. Now I'm ready when they do.
Thanks, Chris Notap! I have been just buying replacement cheap watches since having a jeweler change the battery was costing MORE than a new watch!
i spent about 3 hours yesterday trying to get a watch back off an older Victorianox. No joy after watching a half dozen videos but that method for popping the case back on is ingenious and i modified it to help me remove the back of my watch. this video is canadian ingenuity at its finest. Thanks so much.
This video just saved my bacon just now bought a Quartz watch at the thrift store really nice looking almost like new didn't realize the darn thing wasn't working and I'm not paying someone a arm and a leg for something I can probably do myself god bless good ol reliable UA-cam and god bless your quick and easy insightful video
Here after getting lazy and now have 6 dead watches lol
I have 4 now, should I wait for my other 2?
3 😂
@@AshknFX lucky....I have like 9😫
This worked perfectly! Love the important safety tip about using a felt pad on the crystal side. And sure enough, simple household tools work even better than watch repair kits. Thank you!
You can also unscrew the back with a rubber ball. Has worked for me every time.
@@djbethell Intriguing! I'll have to try that! :)
@@jessicadraper9684 It's best if it's half-deflated.
@@djbethell 👍
This worked, took much more pressure than I thought. Thank you. During Covid couldn’t do the jewelers.
this guy LOVES the dollar store
It’s handy for some things.
Anon - Why do you hate free markets?
Don't blame him, especially if you are frugal or like a lot of people, on a budget.
He is just trying to save you money
Me too!! Good on him!! Lol
A great video, all the stupid stuff cut out. More videos should be like this. Clean, concise, and simplistic.
Freakin' awesome educational video!
I was literally going to jewelry store to change battery because I was informed by "them" that a special tool needed to change battery but your video showed us how to do it ourselves. I so love learning new things, whatever it may be, because the more I know, the less I know.
Thank you so much.
Gratitude, Appreciation & Respects....from San Antonio, Texas
Worked perfectly. Clamp was not required for my watch. Strong thumbs! Was able to bring a watch back to life after being told by multiple jewelers they wouldn't change it due to the water resistant warranty. Thank you!
Just changed the battery in my Lorus ladies watch. The C clamp worked a treat. Thank you for this really useful video.
Thank you for the knowledge! I just got a crazy deal on some watches that only need new batters. $35 dollars for 5 watches that are brand new and sell for $130 a piece. I'm going to replace the batteries and attempt to sell them.
Brilliant, I just changed my battery for the first time thanks to this video. The hardest parts were getting the screw back in without forceps, and getting the lid back on with just my bodyweight. But I got there.
The clamp hack to provide the pressure to re-seal the back plate was brilliant! I just put it to good use :)
My sister went to a jeweler who charged her $90 American for a battery and replacement. Rip off time at the jewelry store. Her husband has since learned how to replace the battery which saves her a bunch of $$$. There are jewelry stores who will rip off people, and say they are giving them a good deal saying that they won't find the battery any cheaper anywhere else. Hmmm. Try the $ store or Walmart.
I was struggling to find the right "tool' to remove the backing on my watch. I finally found a small, cake spatula that was thin enough to pop the cover right off! Appreciate your video!!
I just watched 10 videos about the same and yours is by far the best. Thanks for the clear video and explanation.
Thanks so much for this! Last time my watch died it cost me $15 to have the battery replaced, this time, following your instructions, a dollar for the battery! Thanks again!
clamp went crazy putting the back in place. huge thanks bossman
He’s my favorite, straight to the point. Love him.🥰
Thanks so much! Never had a watch before and my Grandpa gave it to me as a gift. Now I know how to change the battery!
This video saved me so much money. I had the tools but couldn't get the back off. Now I know.
Thank you, sir! You just saved me a lot of money by teaching me this. Lately, the prices of changing a battery watch went insane and I need to change the battery on 4 of my watches. Thank you again!
I just paid $26 to have two done and that’s the last time that’s gonna happen. Thank you for the tutorial.
Thanks for this video. I knew it wasn't rocket science,, but didn't know how to do it before I watched your video.
I've done this plenty of times over the years and was always able to snap the back on easily, but I have a Timex who's back was particularly stubborn. I already bought a watch case press from Amazon. It was only $10.00, but I already had the tools you showed. So yeah....insert regret face here lol. I can attest to your methods though as being a reasonable work around and they should help a lot of people. Thanks for making this video, this is why the DIYers on UA-cam are such a great bunch of people!
I'm excited to try changing and replacing batteries on many AVON watches I own. I hope to save some money doing this method. I'm tired of paying the watch repair shop to replace dead batteries in my watches. Really good video! Thank you!
Your 2nd method worked great for me, as I don't have the thumb strength anymore due to arthritis.
I just modified it a bit to use 2 socket wrench sockets that matched the size of the bezel and the back, then clamped as you did.
There was no audible pop, but I could feel it click in
Thanks for sharing! I marked the back of the watch with a marker so I could put it back the exact same way, which was really helpful.
The c-clamp idea is genius! It worked perfectly. BTW I reduced the number of moving parts to juggle, by removing the cover on the sticky side of the circular pad. I stuck the coin right to it. Fewer things to adjust in the clamp. I use a hobby/craft magnifier on a stand for the close work. Thanks for all the useful info!
Thanks a ton just follow ur instructions and be able to replace my son's watch battery.
May u always enjoy your good time 😊
Thank you so much...I got the back off my very old Seiko and clicked it back on again. Now that I know how to do this, I will order a battery to see if it still works (I used the tiniest flat screw driver).
Just changed the battery on my watch by watching your video , luckily the back snapped in so I didn’t have to clamp it , thanks again!
Everything is so complex. You just made this wonderfully simple! Thank you!
I cant believe I did not watch this until now. I will never pay to have a watch replaced again on a watch, ever, unless maybe its a rolex, but otherwise I'm doing it from now on. Thanks for the video.
I have four small screws holding my back on, so no problem removing it. Just wanted to see where the battery was placed in the watch. I have a cheap watch repair kit, and it will come in handy for another railroad watch I have that needs tension to remove the back. Thanks for the tutorial.
i was gonna throw it away. saw your video, got the tools , followed your instructions , and now i have a new battery in the watch and its working again. you are a prince sir. fixin' it was pretty satisfying :) . liked and subbed :)
Glad I could help
Can’t thank you enough for posting this! So glad to have a solution for what seemed impossible. Now I have my watch back! God bless you! ❤️
Thank you so much for your excellent video with admirable brevity!! There are how-to videos on replacing watch batteries on YT that are *_18 MINUTES_* long, which is my idea of Hades….so much needless and dare I say unconscious repetition without the helping hand of an editor,man’s a lot of wasted time. This is wonderful!
Fortunately, I didn't need the C clamp :) Worked like a charm. Thank you!
this worked a treat.....already had a pack of assorted batteries from the dollar store...actually less than a dollar with exchange rate.....so ended up being a 5 cent fix! Cheers
Just did this! Worked flawlessly!!! Yhank you so much!!!!
There are great videos on this subject and are short and to the point. Your video is a great video.
Thanks to you, I changed batteries in two of my watches for the very first time!! Yay! Time and money saving tips! Thanks again! 👍
Thanks, it worked! It took a bit more force than I thought it would but otherwise, much better than paying someone else to do it.
Great instruction and calm voice, I am happy 😃 thanks for taking time to share this.
Thank you, I have a dozen watches that need batteries. Thanks for the tutorial and making it simple :)
Thanks a store wanted $20 to change my watch battery❗️
honeybdream same here I rather did mine at home
honeybdream why 20?! It only costs 2, glad u didn't get scammed
@@lollipopyummy1389 My Grandmother got a watch for retirement and the guy at the store charged here $75 to change it. It was a nice watch but $75? That is just too much
At the watch repair store it said that it will be 1$ :))))))
$20 is a deal. A guy took me for a ride in a high end mall for $40 changing a battery for an Armani Exchange watch
THank you very much. I guessed how to do it but thought I'd need a jewellers to do it. Easy as pie. The hardest part was getting the back to slot in properly but it clicked eventually. Brute force and ignorance.
We put a piece of felt on both sides of the watch face and carefully use plyers. Adjust the plyers toward the center of the watch back and carefully press. We always hear the snap provided the back is placed correctly. We have no need for the clamp ceremony...but a nice touch for a person who has a work bench😊
worked great, tired of the problem, he solved it.
Thank you! I never heard a click, but the back is on. Worked great!
I thought I'd never get that back on; glad I watched your video. I had to position the clamp In a couple of places to get the back down all the way, but it worked!
Glad I could help
Easy peasy, chicken dinner... or something like that. Great simple way to replace watch batteries. I thank you for these great tips!
this is one of the best videos I watched in UA-cam! Thanks man!
Thank you! I was dumbfounded on how to get the actual battery out. Didn't realize that plastic piece was removable.
Best video I've seen on this subject!
C-clamp for the win. Thick dollar coin with Eisenhower's mug on the front measuring about 38 cm perfect for "pressure plates".
Just changed my watch battery with new one, four for $1, procured from Dollar Tree. :-) Thanks for this video.
Used the c clamp method and it worked a dream. Many thanks
Thank you. I changed out the battery in no time. Good, useful video.
You're amazing 😍 how simple and not too much yaping to kill 30 minutes on simple battery replacement
Thank you ✌️
The clamp worked like magic!! Thanks for the great idea. 😊
I struggled with putting the lid back on...and the clamp solved everything! :D
My thumbs are now sore from previous attempts :(
Exactly what I needed, and strait to the point. Thank you!
Nice simple straightforward video. Thank you!
Thank you!!! Saved me a trip to town!
Thanks for the tip! Ofcourse my watch battery just had to die during the lockdown, but managed to replace it myself :)
Thank you so much! No extra money used!
brilliant... never knew it was so simple... great video.. thanks
This... was the best video ever!! Straight to the point! I love it! And very helpful, thank you!
This is useful! I’m not interested in Going to the jeweller just to change my watch battery during these times!
Thanks for the detailed video.
Thanks for watching!
These times? It’s June 2021. “These times” has been over for months.
Thanks a lot sir,,,,the way and technique of explaining was so easy and superbbb
You are most welcome
Thanks..worked great for me! Appreciate your taking the time. I clicked on your ad so hopefully you'll make a penny or two.
Thanks! We used a pair of tweezers to pry the back off and it worked great.
Straight to the point! Love it, thank you!❣️
No one wants to mention the small, however crucial bit about the seal and lever realignment... THIS ,ghouls & goblins, is the difference between the free revival of an old ticker in the castle and $50 at the jeweler. Thx from the bottom of my black heart, youtube watch human! Chris of the noble House of Notap, You have my eternal gratitude. Imma dance at your wedding and ressurect you at your funeral!💨🦇
Thanks to watching this I was able to fix my own watch.🙂
Clear and concise and it works!
A few problems here. The movement of the watch can be ruined if you touch the new battery with your bare hands, if a static charge hits the movement (ground yourself), or if you short the battery with a conductive (metal) tool. Also, the gasket should be cleaned/lubed (at a minimum) or replaced to maintain water resistance. If the watch will be subjected to submersion, a pressure test will indicate a leak, which could also kill your watch.
It worked, thank you. Although in my case it didn't make any snapping sound when it came on, so I wasn't sure if it did the trick or not until I removed the clamp (I used an F-clamp).
You’ve saved me a fortune. Thank you so so much for sharing!
Thanks for the quick and informative video
Thanks, this helped a lot and saved me £20+ :)
Hi Chris, like many other people looked at 2 or 3 other videos before I got to yours and yours looked the safest bet so as to not damage the watch. I had bought two vintage watches that needed new batteries, which I replaced, but then the back would not go on. Needless to say the back of both are now on and watches all intact. Thankyou
Thank you, this video will help so much and FINALLY someone who can explain what he is doing and in a way that a dummy like me can understand 😄 tnx again, much love :)
Thanks for teaching me to be an adult!!
Great advice and very clearly presented!
That's a great video dude, I have 3 watches that need new batteries so I can sell them, thanks
This video saved my sanity!!! Thank you!!!!
Fantastic, got the back off which was a miracle, going to get the new battery now.. great video.. thanks.. Kim.
Found a replacement battery a tiny 6mm one, code number 377 which is the new number for SR626SW (handy to know if anyone needs one) Au $3 and put it in.. put the back on the watch but it won't click down... I think its still not locked down.. I didn't buy the C clamp etc that you use.. as I only found the battery late Friday night.. I did sandwich it between 2 soft things and stood on it, still didn't click down..
dude. u r amazing. simple tools. thank you for the dollar store tip as well! much appreciated. from dallas,
Hi Chris, I'm an above average DIY'r and blame the availability of UA-cam for the laziness of my problem solving abilities. That said, your video regarding replacing the back of a watch with c-clamp & coin (for people reading this, please watch the video because I am not mentioning all BASIC things needed) was ABSOLUTE GENIUS!! Took me more time to pull & replace tools from my tool box to finish the job! Thanks!
Great video. I have a lot of watches that stopped ticking. Excellent method of getting the back plate secured. Cheers
Thank you. Salvaged 12 dead watches! Thank you!