Nowadays having a nice watch is considered to make you look ‘cooler’ and appear in the ‘trending’ section of life. Yet now many individuals who own a watch that is very dear to them may want to keep the watch for a longer period. They may also be wondering if the batteries of any watch can be replaced. Let us see about Watch Battery Replacement.
Battery replacement of a watch
Yes, an individual can replace the battery of their watch, it may well depend on specific criteria to be met. These are as follows
• Model of the watch
• Type of the battery
• Store location
• Who’s replacing the battery
• Laws or policies of the country or county
• Policy of the store
• Cost of the watch
Once these are considered it may be that certain types of watches may not be able to have their battery replaced.
Does this affect the replacement of any watch?
Yes, as it all comes down to the policy of a county as in some counties where illegal smuggling of drugs is very high then the replacement of any watch battery may well be banned. Sometimes the watch battery replacement is also banned due to there being a lack of production of the watch batteries.
Types of watch battery replacement
The most common watch used by individuals is a wristwatch, which usually uses a lithium coin cell such as CR1216. However, there are several other substitutes available to be used instead.
What are the other types of batteries that can be used in the replacement of a watch battery?
These are
• CR2016
• CR2032
• CR2025
• CR2430
• CR1220
• CR1620
• CR1616
Apart from this the other types of common watch batteries include a silver oxide, which lasts up to 10 years and runs on 1.55 volts. Yet even the types of watches have a huge impact on the watch battery replacement. This is from if some of the watches are old and fragile, then it may be difficult to find the original batteries as the production may be stopped.
Cost
On average it costs only about $10 to have a buyer’s watch battery replaced. This cost can vary on several things which are listed below
• Location of store
• Type of watch
• Type of battery
• Currency
Once the cost of all these additional things is added up then the overall cost of the watch battery replacement increases.
What about in different countries?
The cost to replace a simple watch battery will vary in every country. In the Uk the average cost to have your watch battery replaced costs between £5-£25, which solely depends on where you get your watch battery replaced. If you get it replaced by a local jeweller it may cost you £5, but it you get it replaced by a more professional one like a watch repair shop or a well-known jewellery shop, they may cost you £10-£25.
Why is the cost so high in different currencies?
This is due to the exchange rate of £1 being $1.22, so any cost that you pay in dollars will be more expensive than the cost you pay in pounds.
There are several places where a client can get their watch battery replaced. These include any local repairing shops that can replace a watch battery with a jeweller shop.
Where can you replace this in the UK?
In the UK, there are local shops everywhere that can easily replace a buyer’s watch battery. The best-known shop where any buyer can get their watch battery replaced within the UK is Timpson, which is a national repairing shop for any gadget.
What about through an online source?
Yes, any client can replace their watch battery through an online source. The simplest way is to order the batteries online and replace them at home.
Conclusion
Any buyer can easily replace their watch battery through multiple sources such as through either a local shop or jewelry. The cost of these processes can vary along with several factors that have already been stated throughout this article.
Apart from this, some clients may find it excessively hard to find certain batteries to match their watch batter, perhaps due to the reason that the production of those types of batteries may have stopped.
FAQ
Can you replace the watch battery at home?
You can with some basic skills and with the right kit, but it is best advised that you get the watch battery replaced by a more professional person.
Is the cost of having this job done by a professional always this expensive?
No, but it depends on how professional that person is, as a local shop may only cost you £5 while a bigger shop will cost you £5-£30.
Where can you find the right battery?
Online on multiple websites
