When replacing the cell on my Kulor watch I removed the plastic retainer rather clumsily. But these watches are SO delicate. The movement separated from the bezel and the hands fell off. Not good. So the lesson is to hold the movement tight against the bezel between finger and thumb with one hand whilst carefully removing the retainer with a small lever/screwdriver in the other hand going round the circumference a bit at a time and during the whole cell replacement process. A lesson painfully learned. I haven't had any problems since using this technique.
I didn't know they were so fragile. Thankfully the mall watch place I've had my batteries changed at is quite fastidious and careful. Absolutely love my Skagen. Lightweight, unobtrusive, clean, and comfortable to wear with the integrated mesh band.
Just got my first watch and it’s a skagen, love at first sight. Chose this over a citizen and Bulova. Thought it had a uniqueness to it and spoke to me the most. I hope this one lasts me a good while
@@watchesandcaps2566 I got a citizen eco drive a couple weeks later haha. I haven’t worn either in a while sadly, about time to bust them out. New watches have been on the wrist lately
Mine came back with a cracked crystal. Fortunately nothing else was damaged. Sent it away to FossilGroup (who own Skagen) and got a new crystal and battery for $50.
i had just brought my skagen in to change the battery, and they shattered the glass right in front of me trying to get the back off. $5 says they still charge me for the battery.
Very interesting video, I have two questions, I own one automatic Skagen, do you know what movement brand they use? I also found a nice solar one in Amazon, but I'm not quite sure if it is a reliable /fixable movement, any opinion? Thanks
To answer your question on the skagen automatic, no I do not know which movement they use. Based on price points it is Chinese or Asian made. All solar movements are made by three companies. Seiko, citizen ( the best) or epson. There are a few Chinese knock offs but not widely used.
@@watchesandjewelry I truly appreciate your time responding, then I will take my chances with the solar watch. Take care, stay safe and kind regards from Mexico.
I have the same issue on my Skagen watch when replacing the battery myself (not my first time), the bezel fit crystal (crystal+bezel around it) popped off and now it won't pop back in with my case press, even when choosing the right fitting that only puts pressure on the bezel ring itself. Any tips to get this back on? Adhesive?
Can the watch drain a battery in less than a day? I had a jeweler replace the battery and I took it back after 2 days. The battery was not working. He said the watch drained it.He said the circuitry did it. It's an older watch and not digital or a smart watch. I don't believe him but can that actually happen.
Two things to consider, maybe three. Depending on the place that changed the battery, a lot of “mall” stores put the wrong battery in. Circumference is not the only issue. If the battery is too thick, it puts a strain on the watch. That can ruin a watch at worst, or just cause the watch to require more power. Second, the battery may have been bad. It happens but rarely. See if it can be replaced for free from the place you purchase. Lastly, older watches that may have debris in them may draw more power from the battery. Debris can get into a watch in a lot of ways, I see a lot of dirty watches that need to be cleaned before opening. Also, depending on your environment. Dry hot locations can have I’ll effects on watches and batteries. Start by getting a new battery (make sure it is correct number. Skagen uses a lot of 364, 379 and 321 batteries but check to see which one works with the model watch you have. Hope this helps
@@watchesandjewelry Took the watch in to a recommended place and the second had was not attached can that happen from changing the battery? Also thank you for your insight. The lady when I asked for the battery that was in it told me to take it back to who put it in. I retorted telling her that was kind of irrelevant now that I had another person work on it. So thank you for being able to know what I'm talking about in situations like this.
You have to follow these steps if it has a small back cover. Find the crease on the bezel of the watch. If you don’t have a bezel puller, use a new razor blade to put in the crease of the bezel. Tap gently with a small hammer like a jeweler’s brass handle. Very slowly until the bezel starts to separate. There is usually a rubber gasket under the bezel so slow and easy are the rules. Once the bezel is off you can remove the crystal and measure and replace. A crystal press will be needed as they are usually domed crystals. You need the press to put the bezel on as well. Yes, this sounds much more difficult than it is.
Lol there are no $300 skagens. These watches are so cheap and heavily discounted. I work for a fossil watch station and sells these and we have to practically give them away for people to buy them.
Hi Peter, how will I know the band size of a Skagen watch? Im trying to check the band size of Skagen Men Leather Watch SKW6260 42mm. Appreciate answers here. Thanks in advance
try to turn the back with a coin one way or the other. This should allow you to both tighten and loosen the back cover. If it was damaged, which is difficult to do, you may have to return it to skagen for a repair/replacement if its is under warranty.
I’m trying to find somebody who can replace the crystal in my skagen watch with a sapphire crystal and replace the hands with tritium lume hands. Haven’t had any luck. Any suggestions? The mineral glass crystal is my least favorite part of these watches. It’s weak and scratches too easily.. and if I could have tritium hands on it, I would wear it more often.. it usually just sits and I wear my Isobrite or Aragon tritium watch… but I prefer the way the Skagen fits.
The crystal should not be much of an issue. If it is a low dome crystal even sapphire will scratch. The hand request may be a bit tougher. Call around to jewelers who are dealers for higher end watches in your area. One or more should have a watchmaker
@@watchesandjewelry I think the issue is that most high-end jewelers don’t want to mess around customizing a $120 watch. I’ve been trying to learn how to do this myself. Wish me luck.
@@watchesandjewelry as far as the hands go, I can’t see any reason I wouldn’t be able to use commonly available tritium hands found on eBay and if the holes are sized improperly I can fill them with solder and drill them out using carburetor jet drills.
@@watchesandjewelry Hey Peter, could you post a video on how to replace the crystal on a Skagen watch? I was able to replace the batteries in my Skagens after learning the hard way, and have a Skagen with a scratched crystal I'd really like to replace. I'm guessing a crystal lift won't work since the profile of the crystal is so low.
Oh my, so don't. I gave my watch in, to a real jeweller/ maker with the instructions on how to open the back & a brand new CR2430 battery in packaging. I thought he would have a tool to fit in the back slot. He gouged the back badly & dented the coin slot edges, then gave it back, with my battery, still in its packet, via the shop clerk as he wasn't available to talk. So I guess I was lucky he didn't persist & knew when he was beat. I then found an IT guy in a local shop and watched him replace the battery. No added scratches. It gave me an idea on how to replace the battery myself this year. Without the added strength. That has worked best. First two years the coin method worked perfectly. It involves a small wrench or small locking pliers plus a small right-angled bracket. The bracket is the same width as a coin and almost as long as the coin slot & the end fits flatly to the watch back. Then I follow the Skagen Hagen instructions.
Do you repair these watches? If I were to mail you mine, could you take a look at it and I could send your payment online? I know how to change the battery in mine, I'm waiting for a battery to arrive the problem with mine is that the little tiny second hand has broken off and it's laying loose around the edges under the glass. It's got like one of the chrono second hands that's not attached to the hour and minute. I live in a very rural area where the last watch repair shop I know of closed about 20 years ago. I really miss having my watch in perfect working condition.
The manufacturer provides full mail-in repair services on these watches. Just google Skagen watch repair, and you will see the link for the "Warranty and Repairs". You can fill in the basic watch information and it will show you what the repair cost will be. If decide you want it repaired, you simply mail it in and they take care of everything. I've sent in a number of watches, and they come back looking like brand new.
Ummm, they (Fossil Group) do sell replacement backs. And crytals, movements, links, cases, stem and crowns, etc. ALL jewelry and watches are delicate and must be handled with care. It doesn't matter who makes it.
Thanks for this. My new Skagen is the thinnest and perhaps the most fragile watch in my collection but I love the now retro style.
When replacing the cell on my Kulor watch I removed the plastic retainer rather clumsily. But these watches are SO delicate. The movement separated from the bezel and the hands fell off. Not good. So the lesson is to hold the movement tight against the bezel between finger and thumb with one hand whilst carefully removing the retainer with a small lever/screwdriver in the other hand going round the circumference a bit at a time and during the whole cell replacement process. A lesson painfully learned. I haven't had any problems since using this technique.
I didn't know they were so fragile. Thankfully the mall watch place I've had my batteries changed at is quite fastidious and careful.
Absolutely love my Skagen. Lightweight, unobtrusive, clean, and comfortable to wear with the integrated mesh band.
i really appreciate it this info bc I'm about to add a third Skagen watch to my little collection. Have a great day Peter!
Just got my first watch and it’s a skagen, love at first sight. Chose this over a citizen and Bulova. Thought it had a uniqueness to it and spoke to me the most. I hope this one lasts me a good while
Enjoy!
Should've went with the citizen.
@@watchesandcaps2566 I got a citizen eco drive a couple weeks later haha. I haven’t worn either in a while sadly, about time to bust them out. New watches have been on the wrist lately
Had a bauhaus style skagen for over a year, went to the local mall to get batteries changed last week. They ruined it just like you said.
Mine came back with a cracked crystal. Fortunately nothing else was damaged. Sent it away to FossilGroup (who own Skagen) and got a new crystal and battery for $50.
I changed the battery myself. It wasn't exactly easy but it's doable.
I just got a Titanium. Thanks for sharing this info.
i had just brought my skagen in to change the battery, and they shattered the glass right in front of me trying to get the back off. $5 says they still charge me for the battery.
Very interesting video, I have two questions, I own one automatic Skagen, do you know what movement brand they use? I also found a nice solar one in Amazon, but I'm not quite sure if it is a reliable /fixable movement, any opinion? Thanks
To answer your question on the skagen automatic, no I do not know which movement they use. Based on price points it is Chinese or Asian made. All solar movements are made by three companies. Seiko, citizen ( the best) or epson. There are a few Chinese knock offs but not widely used.
@@watchesandjewelry I truly appreciate your time responding, then I will take my chances with the solar watch. Take care, stay safe and kind regards from Mexico.
I have the same issue on my Skagen watch when replacing the battery myself (not my first time), the bezel fit crystal (crystal+bezel around it) popped off and now it won't pop back in with my case press, even when choosing the right fitting that only puts pressure on the bezel ring itself. Any tips to get this back on? Adhesive?
When I eat ice cream and wear a watch, I always ask for Skäagen-Dazs! Bwahahahaha!!!!!!
Can the watch drain a battery in less than a day? I had a jeweler replace the battery and I took it back after 2 days. The battery was not working. He said the watch drained it.He said the circuitry did it. It's an older watch and not digital or a smart watch. I don't believe him but can that actually happen.
Just got a new battery and it only lasted 2 months in a skw6162.. Is that a red flag or normal it was my first time replacing it
Two things to consider, maybe three. Depending on the place that changed the battery, a lot of “mall” stores put the wrong battery in. Circumference is not the only issue. If the battery is too thick, it puts a strain on the watch. That can ruin a watch at worst, or just cause the watch to require more power. Second, the battery may have been bad. It happens but rarely. See if it can be replaced for free from the place you purchase. Lastly, older watches that may have debris in them may draw more power from the battery. Debris can get into a watch in a lot of ways, I see a lot of dirty watches that need to be cleaned before opening. Also, depending on your environment. Dry hot locations can have I’ll effects on watches and batteries. Start by getting a new battery (make sure it is correct number. Skagen uses a lot of 364, 379 and 321 batteries but check to see which one works with the model watch you have. Hope this helps
@@watchesandjewelry thank you so much for your detailed response
@@watchesandjewelry Took the watch in to a recommended place and the second had was not attached can that happen from changing the battery? Also thank you for your insight. The lady when I asked for the battery that was in it told me to take it back to who put it in. I retorted telling her that was kind of irrelevant now that I had another person work on it. So thank you for being able to know what I'm talking about in situations like this.
It is unusual for a hand to just fall off. It takes a jolt of some sort to cause a hand to loosen
Have you ever tried to remove the crystal glass off a Skagen?
You have to follow these steps if it has a small back cover. Find the crease on the bezel of the watch. If you don’t have a bezel puller, use a new razor blade to put in the crease of the bezel. Tap gently with a small hammer like a jeweler’s brass handle. Very slowly until the bezel starts to separate. There is usually a rubber gasket under the bezel so slow and easy are the rules. Once the bezel is off you can remove the crystal and measure and replace. A crystal press will be needed as they are usually domed crystals. You need the press to put the bezel on as well. Yes, this sounds much more difficult than it is.
Lol there are no $300 skagens. These watches are so cheap and heavily discounted. I work for a fossil watch station and sells these and we have to practically give them away for people to buy them.
mine was 250
Fossil is the watches you have to give away.
Hi Peter, how will I know the band size of a Skagen watch? Im trying to check the band size of Skagen Men Leather Watch SKW6260 42mm. Appreciate answers here. Thanks in advance
Typically we use a millimeter gauge. I don’t like to guess. You can measure in English and use internet to convert if that helps
my crystal popped out and broke. is it done for?
They are replaceable. Find a service shop that deals with skagan. They should be able to order the correct crystal
I didn't know there was a titanium watch available
HELLO, I OWN A SKAGEN HYBRID SMART WATCH THE TWO DOTS WASN’T LINED UP AND NOW I CAN’T OPEN THE BACK COVER WHAT SHOULD I DO?
try to turn the back with a coin one way or the other. This should allow you to both tighten and loosen the back cover. If it was damaged, which is difficult to do, you may have to return it to skagen for a repair/replacement if its is under warranty.
I’m trying to find somebody who can replace the crystal in my skagen watch with a sapphire crystal and replace the hands with tritium lume hands. Haven’t had any luck. Any suggestions? The mineral glass crystal is my least favorite part of these watches. It’s weak and scratches too easily.. and if I could have tritium hands on it, I would wear it more often.. it usually just sits and I wear my Isobrite or Aragon tritium watch… but I prefer the way the Skagen fits.
The crystal should not be much of an issue. If it is a low dome crystal even sapphire will scratch. The hand request may be a bit tougher. Call around to jewelers who are dealers for higher end watches in your area. One or more should have a watchmaker
@@watchesandjewelry I think the issue is that most high-end jewelers don’t want to mess around customizing a $120 watch.
I’ve been trying to learn how to do this myself. Wish me luck.
@@watchesandjewelry as far as the hands go, I can’t see any reason I wouldn’t be able to use commonly available tritium hands found on eBay and if the holes are sized improperly I can fill them with solder and drill them out using carburetor jet drills.
@@watchesandjewelry Hey Peter, could you post a video on how to replace the crystal on a Skagen watch? I was able to replace the batteries in my Skagens after learning the hard way, and have a Skagen with a scratched crystal I'd really like to replace. I'm guessing a crystal lift won't work since the profile of the crystal is so low.
Oh my, so don't.
I gave my watch in, to a real jeweller/ maker with the instructions on how to open the back & a brand new CR2430 battery in packaging. I thought he would have a tool to fit in the back slot. He gouged the back badly & dented the coin slot edges, then gave it back, with my battery, still in its packet, via the shop clerk as he wasn't available to talk. So I guess I was lucky he didn't persist & knew when he was beat. I then found an IT guy in a local shop and watched him replace the battery. No added scratches. It gave me an idea on how to replace the battery myself this year. Without the added strength. That has worked best. First two years the coin method worked perfectly.
It involves a small wrench or small locking pliers plus a small right-angled bracket. The bracket is the same width as a coin and almost as long as the coin slot & the end fits flatly to the watch back. Then I follow the Skagen Hagen instructions.
Do you repair these watches? If I were to mail you mine, could you take a look at it and I could send your payment online? I know how to change the battery in mine, I'm waiting for a battery to arrive the problem with mine is that the little tiny second hand has broken off and it's laying loose around the edges under the glass. It's got like one of the chrono second hands that's not attached to the hour and minute. I live in a very rural area where the last watch repair shop I know of closed about 20 years ago. I really miss having my watch in perfect working condition.
The manufacturer provides full mail-in repair services on these watches. Just google Skagen watch repair, and you will see the link for the "Warranty and Repairs". You can fill in the basic watch information and it will show you what the repair cost will be. If decide you want it repaired, you simply mail it in and they take care of everything. I've sent in a number of watches, and they come back looking like brand new.
@@gregs7519thanks for the tip! I will be sending in a watch for repair soon.
@@Abbyyena Good luck! I hope you get it back as good as new!
not selling replacement backs and making it so delicate is peak corporate greed.
Ummm, they (Fossil Group) do sell replacement backs. And crytals, movements, links, cases, stem and crowns, etc.
ALL jewelry and watches are delicate and must be handled with care. It doesn't matter who makes it.
Thanks a lot!
I really the insight in this
2:05 reason for murder right there...
It's pronounced Skay-yen
What tired video.