Our swiss-trained watchmakers can provide this service at the best price you'll find online. Replacing a watch band can make your watch look like it just came out of the box.
We are usually able to provide replacements with authentic branded bands. If an original is not available, we can also replace it with a similar band. Our band and case refinishing services can remove imperfections in your watch.
A great watch deserves a great fit! If you have a watch that fits too loose or too tight on your wrist, we'll be happy to remove or add links to the band for you. At The Jewelry Center, we offer complete watch dial refinishing and restoration. All of our refinishes along with all repairs are done in-house to ensure the best quality of outcome. Layton Ave.
Greenfield, WI Brookfield, WI W. Burlington, WI N. Pine Street Burlington, WI Please note that The Jewelry Center is not liable for any damages that may occur during shipping. Damage from shipping is extremely rare has not happened to us yet , but please make sure your watches are packaged securely. When you bring or mail us your watches, our on-site jewelry repair experts will be the ones handling and servicing your timepieces. Our team is experienced and trained to handle all brands of watches excluding smart watches.
We change thousands of batteries every year, and some days we replace over batteries! If you stop into one of our stores, we change batteries out while you wait. Usually the whole process just takes a few minutes depending on the amount of watches you would like serviced. If you are mailing in your watches, the entire process from start to finish takes about a week.
Most of the time we are able to change the batteries as soon as we receive them in the mail. Then we ship them back that same day. So the wait generally depends on the time it takes to mail. Like John, all of our jewelry experts are trained on how to properly change out a battery safely and efficiently. Whether you mail-in watches or stop into our location, one of our trained experts will always be the ones handling your watches.
Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI Pine St, Burlington, WI Fill in the shipping address we will return your watch es to. I have access to a printer. A watch battery should be changed every 1 to 3 years. Changing it should be part of your routine maintenance you do on your timepiece.
When an old battery dies it can leak and cause damage to the internal components of your watch. The most common sign that indicates your battery needs to be changed is the watch losing time. You will notice in quartz watch for example, the time will get slow. Sometimes the hands will start to stick a little.
As soon as you notice an indicator like this, you should move to replace the battery before it dies. A dead battery is the most common issue, however it is not the only issue that would cause a watch to stop.
If you have dropped your watch or banged it, something internally mechanical could have broken. If it is a digital watch, you may have just broken the digital display if there was a trauma to it. Other issues could be that the battery contact broke. This is the piece that battery touches in order to power the timepiece. Batteries are not normally covered under warranty. Warranties for most brands cover mechanical parts and manufacturer defects only.
What you should know though is if you have someone replace the battery at a local repair shop you could technically void your warranty if your watch is still covered. Most companies consider anyone doing any type of maintenance on a watch other than an authorized service center grounds for voiding the warranty.
It may seem like a simple task to swap it out, but timepieces have complicated internal components. Once you open the back case, you could introduce dust into into which could cause issues. If you are concerned about keeping your warranty in tact, an authorized battery swap is advised. Changing a battery yourself seems like an easy task.
If you have an inexpensive watch or you are not concerned about voiding the warranty then give it a try. In addition they operate in an extremely clean environment so that your watch does not get dust inside of it.
Dust inside your watch can damage the mechanics. Its advisable to find a watch battery replacement near me if you have a waterproof watch. If you are going to try changing your watch battery yourself, you can look for special tools on Amazon. These are not professional grade tools, but for many basic watch battery replacements these can get the job done. You can also reference this article which goes through the basics of watch battery replacement in nice step by step detail.
This should give you a list of results that match your watch. The good news is that often popular brands like Seiko, Citizen, and Fossil use the same battery type and size for many of their watches. You can always look for the closest watch battery replacement near me and ask them what kind of battery you need. Button cell batteries are small single cell batteries that look like a shirt button. Ones that are wider and flatter are still button cell batteries, but sometimes referred to as coin cell.
Four types of watch backs include snap offs, screw-off backs, swatches, and backs with screws holding them together. Examine the back of your watch to determine what kind of watch you have. Snap offs will have a completely smooth back with a small cut or indentation where the back of the watch meet and watch meet. Swatches will have a slot on the back where you can fit a coin. Remove any clip that may be holding the battery in place.
Once you remove the back, you'll be able to see the internal components of the watch. Often, there will be a something blocking the battery from slipping out. This could be a clip, retaining bar, and plastic cover. Insert a small screwdriver into the hole and press up with your screwdriver to disengage the clip. This should make your battery accessible. Some watches won't have anything covering up the battery.
In this case, you can skip this step. Take notice of the position of the battery. Before removing the battery, take note of its position and which side is facing up. Take a look at the writing on the battery so that you know which kind you should get to replace it.
Ease the battery from the casing. Using plastic tweezers, position one side of the tweezers under the battery. Pry up with the tweezers to remove the battery from its casing. Push the new battery into place. Take your replacement battery and stick it in the spot where your old battery was. Use the plastic tweezers to press it back into place. Avoid hitting or disrupting the other internal parts of the watch. Check that the watch works before reattaching the back.
If the watch is not working, you may have put the battery in backward, or it could be damaged. Double check that the battery is incorrectly installed.
If it still doesn't work, consider taking it to a professional for repair. If you own a Rolex you can probably afford a professional so you don't damage the watch. Not Helpful 46 Helpful Usually, a very fine tip flat head screwdriver is what you need. Not Helpful 16 Helpful I have a timex that I replaced the battery in, however, now I can't get the back piece to snap back on. Make sure that you're properly lining up the dials on the watch before applying a lot of pressure with your fingers onto the back of the watch.
You might need a special tool to apply more pressure if it's not properly snapping back on. Not Helpful 11 Helpful I bought a new battery but it doesn't sit snug in the case. It worked when I held it down but when I put the cover on, it didn't work. Why would it be a wobbly fit? The battery could be not right one, or the battery holder is broken. Go to a watchmaker for further help. Not Helpful 13 Helpful It has to be removable. If it has screws, unscrew it.
If it doesn't have screws, look on the side of the cover for a flap or a part that's like a flap, or an open space. Use a knife or something to pry it open. If you can't pry it open, then go to a watchmaker to open it.
Now the pry open kind of watches are hard to put back, so be super careful. Not Helpful 19 Helpful Go to a watch store, and ask them to try to get it out for you. It might have rusted shut, so it might not work.
Not Helpful 11 Helpful 8. If you have a jewelry shop near you, go there and ask for a watch battery. Be sure to tell them what the brand is so they know what to get for your watch. Your watch can be affected by static electricity or electrical equipment, but not your body.
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