Changing batteries in my quartz watches.

Lady Jane · Yesterday, 11:11 AM

The last time I went to my AD for a battery change for my Tag Aquaracer, I was charged $20. So, I decided to do it myself. It's not complicated as long as you have the proper tools.

I purchased a variety of sturdy instruments that will pay for themselves as soon as I do all my quartz timepieces.

I first started on my cheapies for practice and will move on the more expensive ones. No more trips to the AD. No more waiting and saving money in the process.

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MaxVO2 · Yesterday, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

The last time I went to my AD for a battery change for my Tag Aquaracer, I was charged $20. So, I decided to do it myself. It's not complicated as long as you have the proper tools.

I purchased a variety of sturdy instruments that will pay for themselves as soon as I do all my quartz timepieces.

I first started on my cheapies for practice and will move on the more expensive ones. No more trips to the AD. No more waiting and saving money in the process.

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****Wow. You got some good tooling. No question they will pay for themselves in time plus you also get the satisfaction of doing the work yourself. Please be aware some watches have a protocol regarding unsealing/re-sealing for the purpose of maintaining water/humidity resistance, etc..

Sometimes the case or cover has a small silicone or viton o-ring/gasket that may need to be lubricated/sealed - others it is just press fit and no gasket. Below is a pic of what I use when it is needed. Just FYI.

Lady Jane · Yesterday, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxVO2

****Wow. You got some good tooling. .

Thank you. Since I don't know anything about watch makers tools, I figure I would err on the side of quality with machined tooling. Pretty hefty as well.

wyshyvanuk · Yesterday, 05:06 PM

I need to borrow your case press.

Lady Jane · Yesterday, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

I need to borrow your case press.

Anything else you would like to borrow?

wyshyvanuk · Yesterday, 05:33 PM

Well, yeah, one of those funny lookin' yellow things, but I don't want you to think that I'm talkin' dirty ;~).

Lady Jane · Yesterday, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

Well, yeah, one of those funny lookin' yellow things, but I don't want you to think that I'm talkin' dirty ;~).

It's a case opener for watches with pry-off backs. It goes with the press. I know how your mind works so don't worry.

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