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Watch batteries

Grouchomarx — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:29:54 GMT

I have a lot of watches that need batteries. Not a lot of jewelers in my area that are convenient to get to, or really at all. Various issues with those stores like parking and them wanting you to come back later or next day when it’s hard enough to get there. So I’m wondering is there somewhere I don’t know about that’s convenient to get a watch battery that I don’t know about? Like a department store or a Walmart or something? I’m so fed up. TIA. I’ll take any suggestions.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:33:11 GMT

I take mine to a very nice local jewelry store that changes them while I wait.

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GCR18 — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:39:31 GMT

I've had batteries changed at Walmart. Don't know if they still do it.

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JaneMarple — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:41:59 GMT

@GCR18 wrote:
I've had batteries changed at Walmart. Don't know if they still do it.

Me too.

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september — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:43:50 GMT

I’m not wearing my watches much these days. In the past, I took a few in at a time, to a local jeweler who charged $10 for each one, and they changed them while I waited. Took only a few minutes

last time, it was $12 a pop. Haven’t worn a watch since.

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RedTop — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:48:00 GMT

Our WalMart changed out watch batteries, but it’s been years since I had one done there. I stopped wearing a watch after I retired.

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ImABoor — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:51:54 GMT

Go on-line to that "A" store & look for a watch battery replacement kit. There are kits as low as $7.00.

There is a tool that slips under the case & pops it off. Most watches use that type of tool. There are some watches that require a different tool.

Batteries are available at a grocery store.

I have been changing watch batteries for years & you will save a bundle. Jewelry store charge quite a bit to change batteries.

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x Hedge — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:58:13 GMT

@ImABoor wrote:
Go on-line to that "A" store & look for a watch battery replacement kit. There are kits as low as $7.00.
. . .

@ImABoor ,

re: "...that "A" store..."

You can write Amazon.

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september — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:59:02 GMT

There are kits that have been useful for some of my watches in the past. Not all.

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Twins Mom — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 03:02:41 GMT

Batteries Plus is a great place to replace batteries. Have choice of one time purchase or lifetime of batteries for reasonable cost. They replace quickly and efficiently.

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cindyNC — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 03:26:19 GMT

I would say it depends on the brands/quality of your watches. I have a vintage Luminox that I only trust to one jeweler. He went out of his way to find a new crystal for my watch and it took a few months - he noticed when he went to replace the battery that the mall service I used previously had not replaced/reattached the back correctly.

I ended up having him remove all the batteries from all my watches after I asked/received an inexpensive, sporty looking Citizen Eco Drive for Christmas. Needs no battery. Love it.

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Foxxee — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 07:19:38 GMT

I take mine to a local jewelry store, but that's out for you.

Walmart's jewelry dept does replace batteries.

They also sell the batteries. Could you change them yourself? Videos on Youtube show how to do it. It's quite easy.

Don't know if department store jewelry departments change batteries, but you could call to find out.

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rms1954 — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 03:38:25 GMT

@x Hedge uh-oh!!!! You said the "A" word.

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rms1954 — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 03:40:48 GMT

We have a kiosk at our mall that puts in new batteries for $10. Personally I wouldn't attempt it because some of them take special tools to take the back off. I'd be afraid I'd ruin it. I do have a kit to remove links.

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GiantsLover — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 04:25:10 GMT

Thanks for the information.........very useful.

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peachesncream — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 04:35:23 GMT

The J.C. Penney store in our mall replaces watch batteries. I take my watch to the jewelry counter - either someone does it right away, or if they're busy, I leave it overnight.

Kohl's will also replace batteries, for watch brands they carry.

I seem to remember that it cost $10 at either of those stores.

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country gal — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 07:24:27 GMT

I heard recently that Walmart would only change batteries in the watches that they sold....a new policy. I can't say that this is true, but that is what I heard.

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HiLo — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 09:49:40 GMT

@country gal wrote:
I heard recently that Walmart would only change batteries in the watches that they sold....a new policy. I can't say that this is true, but that is what I heard.

Yes, Walwalt only changes batteries on the watches they sell. In my area, this is a policy that has been going on for some time.

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Skyegirl21 — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:09:12 GMT

I got so sick of doing that... Instead of replacing a bunch of watch batteries, get a solar or chrono watch that does not require ANY! I love my Citizen EcoDrive!

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gidgetgh — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:17:26 GMT

@Skyegirl21 wrote:
I got so sick of doing that... Instead of replacing a bunch of watch batteries, get a solar or chrono watch that does not require ANY! I love my Citizen EcoDrive!

@Skyegirl21 Citizen Eco Drive for me also- love them.