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Sep 17, 2020, 08:23 PM
#11
Originally Posted by
is that my watch
heard of enough people putting in 1616 in as they are like ten times cheaper
If the connection to the solar cells would be disconnected, I guess it's no problem to use a CR1616 instead of a CTL1616. But then the Power Safe mode would no longer work. I am not sure if the battery level indicator would be correct, either. Probably not.
Cheers, Sedi
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Sep 17, 2020, 08:33 PM
#12
I do my own and some other peoples too. As I mostly do vintage it’s not the batteries that are an issue generally, it’s trying to find replacement case gaskets if they stretch or have dried out.
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Sep 17, 2020, 10:01 PM
#13
Originally Posted by
Sedi
If the connection to the solar cells would be disconnected, I guess it's no problem to use a CR1616 instead of a CTL1616. But then the Power Safe mode would no longer work. I am not sure if the battery level indicator would be correct, either. Probably not.
yes hear some cover with tape the contact points but seems a bit pointless to have a solar watch but not use a solar battery
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Sep 17, 2020, 10:29 PM
#14
I have changed batteries a couple of times, but generally I can’t be bothered.
And the jewellers and kiosks are more practised, with better tools.
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Sep 17, 2020, 10:51 PM
#15
Originally Posted by
tribe125
I have changed batteries a couple of times, but generally I can’t be bothered.
And the jewellers and kiosks are more practised, with better tools.
you would think that but not always seen some badly marked backs ..why I started to do it my self
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Sep 17, 2020, 11:46 PM
#16
I change more batteries for others' watches than my own as I don't have many, and 'the word is out' that I can/do ... for no more than the cost of the battery if family.
Like ISMY, a long time ago before I got into watches, a so-called 'professional' butchered the case back of one of mine. "Once bitten..." and all that; been doing my own battery changes (and much 'deeper' things too) ever since.
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Sep 18, 2020, 11:18 AM
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The last time I changed the battery in my Casio, I must have lost some spring or something and one of the buttons is floppy now because I never sent it to Casio for repair. But in general, in line with the OP, I don't see a point in non-solar quartz watches. Why bother?
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Sep 18, 2020, 11:30 AM
#18
I change them myself. Like ismy, I feel it's easier and quicker than sending them off to someone I know wont do it as carefully as I will and I like knowing the gasket is properly reinstalled.
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Sep 18, 2020, 04:32 PM
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Within the last month I changed the batts in 2 Suunto, 1 Bulova, 1 Bruno Sohnle, and my Samsung smartwatch. 3 screw on casebacks, 1 popper, and 1 with real screws. I always grease the gasket well to insure it doesn't tear on reassembly.
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Sep 21, 2020, 04:59 PM
#20
Originally Posted by
chuckmiller
Within the last month I changed the batts in 2 Suunto, 1 Bulova, 1 Bruno Sohnle, and my Samsung smartwatch. 3 screw on casebacks, 1 popper, and 1 with real screws. I always grease the gasket well to insure it doesn't tear on reassembly.
Silicone grease?
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