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04-06-2019 04:58 PM
@Lavenderjunkie I keep my inexpensive watches in one tarnish free watch box. I find myself hardly ever wearing them anymore so I used that tip about pulling out the stem that I got from someone else. I wouldn't do that with a watch I wear frequently.
I think with having the time on our phones, the watch business has probably suffered immensely. I don't see many people wearing watches. I hardly see QVC present watches, come to think of it.
I have a few excellent quality watches that I never wear so they're in a box in the vault. I bet those batteries are dead for sure.
04-06-2019 05:01 PM - edited 04-06-2019 05:03 PM
I change watch batteries myself. My Dad showed me how to do this many years ago. I buy batteries on Amazon mostly. They cost a dollar or so when purchased in multiples.
04-06-2019 05:28 PM
@pattypeep wrote:@gellen That's about right for the jeweler to change the batteries out. I took my Isaac watch to a jeweler because the back is ceramic, but usually I go to WalMart because they only charge for the battery (about $3-4) and nothing for labor. I've never had a watch damaged at WalMart ~ they do well.
Thanks for the info~ will try to remember WalMart the next time I need batteries for my watches.
04-06-2019 05:31 PM
I inherited what I thought/assumed was a sterling silver watch. When I got the battery changed the jeweler charged me $20. I
Jeweler told me the watch was 99.9% pure platinum. Iagain.
"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."
04-06-2019 07:01 PM
It's about $15.00 here at the watch counter at the mall.
04-06-2019 07:15 PM
@grandma2pkmh wrote:@gellen I have paid $10 to $15 here depending on where I go and how desperate I am for the watch to work. Just fyi, I read that if you pull the setting stem out when are not using the watch, the battery does not run down. My DD replaced 5 batteries in her and her husbands watches and the batteries lasted for many years by doing this. Yes you have to set the time but no big deal.
I only pay 4.00 at my jeweler, if you do pull out the stem, be sure that its kept in a box. I was told by my jeweler that by doing that, sometimes dust can get in through the stem and affect the mechanisms
04-06-2019 07:22 PM
@PinkyPetunia wrote:I change watch batteries myself. My Dad showed me how to do this many years ago. I buy batteries on Amazon mostly. They cost a dollar or so when purchased in multiples.
Same here but it's my husband who does it. I have a jillion watches so we had to find a way. He did order a jeweler's kit for around $15 or so and then the batteries typically cost around a dollar or less. He's always changing out a battery for me...I am thankful he can and does. Before he started doing it, I usually paid $8 per watch at the jewelers. I knew with the number of watches I had that was not gonna work. The only watch he won't tackle is an expensive (and beloved) Omega watch that belongs to him. We have it done professionally.
04-06-2019 08:29 PM
When a watch battery dies, it's more likely to leak. When this happens it often ruins the watch movement. It can happen within a short time after the battery stops. It has happened to me on 2 expensive watches. The movements had to be replaced, they could not be repaired.
If you pull the stem and a battery is dead, you won't know it. Another reason that pulling the stem puts your watches at risk.
04-06-2019 10:25 PM
I pay 0 because the policy at Tourneau is batteries are free of charge if you purchase your timepiece there....
04-06-2019 11:25 PM
@Lavenderjunkie Have always taken my watches to my jeweler because I trust them! You post gave so many other great reasons! Thanks.
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