Watch Batteries (Page 3): Why are you in a hurry to leave😂...

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

ssiretire wrote:

I also usually use my cell phone to check the time. But I wear a watch to church since it is easier to sneak a look at the watch.

Why are you in a hurry to leave😂

ssiretire Loc: Warsaw, KY

Honestly? At my age towards the end of the service my legs are driving me crazy. But I still enjoy the service.

1Feathercrest Loc: NEPA

hj wrote:

You mean some people still wear watches considering the time on our smart phones? My watch collects dust in the bureau drawer and has for a number of years. I see the time on TV screens, bank electronic screens, the dash screen of my car. If you wanted to forget what time it is, you could not.

"Smart phones"? Why do zombies wander around all day with their noses buried in their "smart phones", oblivious to the real world around them? I have a flip phone for emergency phone calls. If I really want to talk to someone about something important, I use my clear sound land line. Many hundreds of dollars for a zombyifying (my creative word) "smart phone"? No thanks.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

1Feathercrest wrote:

"Smart phones"? Why do zombies wander around all day with their noses buried in their "smart phones", oblivious to the real world around them? I have a flip phone for emergency phone calls. If I really want to talk to someone about something important, I use my clear sound land line. Many hundreds of dollars for a zombyifying (my creative word) "smart phone"? No thanks.

You pay monthly access fees for your landline.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

hj wrote:

You mean some people still wear watches considering the time on our smart phones? My watch collects dust in the bureau drawer and has for a number of years. I see the time on TV screens, bank electronic screens, the dash screen of my car. If you wanted to forget what time it is, you could not.

My cell phone is either in my pocket or somewhere at home. I have to activate it to see the time. My watch is always on my wrist.

Tony R Loc: Westport, CT

As someone who makes a living repairing watches I'm glad you didn't have any problems; many of today's watches require a special press to close after they are pried open. Also, if the gasket distorts or gets damaged or lost the water resistance goes away.

Not to mention the possibility of damaging the electronic circuit.

Although the majority of my work is overhauling mechanical timepieces I replace hundreds of batteries a year and they can present challenges at times.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

I've got a couple of "cheapo" watches that I am unable to remove the backs from...

Tony R wrote:

As someone who makes a living repairing watches I'm glad you didn't have any problems; many of today's watches require a special press to close after they are pried open. Also, if the gasket distorts or gets damaged or lost the water resistance goes away.

Not to mention the possibility of damaging the electronic circuit.

Although the majority of my work is overhauling mechanical timepieces I replace hundreds of batteries a year and they can present challenges at times.

BarneyB

My "good" atch is self-winding. No battery changes for the past 15 years.
My Garmin watch is rechargeable -- Now if I could just find that cable!

cdayton

I have had a Casio G-Shock wrist watch (among others) for many years. It sat in a drawer for some time and needed a new battery (so I thought). I went to the local watch repair shop and, to my chagrin, the owner pointed out that it was solar powered so should be placed in sunlight for a while - has been working ever since.

Spectre Loc: Bothell, Washington

I use hearing aids with recharging batteries. Knowing the number for regular or rechargeable is a tough one also.

hassighedgehog Loc: Corona, CA

When I do wear a watch (which is not very often) it has to be very light and small as there is a ganglion cyst in my left wrist.

2Dragons Loc: The Back of Beyond

I have a 34-year-old Timex that I wear all the time. It only comes off for showers or dishwashing. Paid $19.95 for it at Sears and I think I've spent about $170 for batteries as I think I would need to replace them every year at $5 each at the jeweler. He must have been soooooo ticked at doing it considering that he sold Patek Phillipe, Rolex, LeCoultre, etc., and here I had him fiddling around with a Timex that has never needed repair. With my luck I just jinxed it and it will stop tomorrow!

dallis Loc: Lompoc, Ca.

I've seen many of the batteries mentioned here in 99 Cent Store, Dollar Tree and Harbor Freight stores. However I have little need for them as I collect ECO Drive Citizen watches, fifthteen to be exact. Some are over fourteen years old and being solar powered have never needed a battery replacement.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

2Dragons wrote:

I have a 34-year-old Timex that I wear all the tim... (show quote)

I bought a work watch for $10 from Walmart in 2004. The cheap watch just keeps on ticking, that it is my weekday watch. I change batteries once a year. They were less expensive in 2004. Now, they are over $6.00. I change the battery myself. Very easy to do. It takes a #377 battery. Walmart and Target have them.

Tony R Loc: Westport, CT

dallis wrote:

I've seen many of the batteries mentioned here in 99 Cent Store, Dollar Tree and Harbor Freight stores. However I have little need for them as I collect ECO Drive Citizen watches, fifthteen to be exact. Some are over fourteen years old and being solar powered have never needed a battery replacement.

You're very lucky these have run so long. Contrary to popular belief the Citizen ECO Drive does have a "Battery" of a sort and it will eventually need the "Capacitor" replaced. There are about 2 dozen different sizes and you can expect the replacement cost to be around $50. Unfortunately, most jewelers are unable to replace them as they require a quite a bit of finesse and technical proficiency to install. Factory service is usually the best alternative unless there is an experienced watchmaker you can take it to.