Replacing the Watch Battery on a Longines Wittnauer

Longines Wittnauer is a brand of fine watches that come with two separate varieties. These watches were manufactured during the early 20th century, and it is possible to find the watches at antique stores and specialty watch shops. Some of the Longines Wittnauer watches are powered with traditional gears that do not require the use of a battery. However, some Longines Wittnauer watches do come with batteries that will have to be replaced every few years. Changing the watch battery is not difficult, and you can save yourself a few dollars by completing the replacement yourself, rather than paying to have a watchmaker replace the battery.

Things You'll Need

• Desk lamp
• Small flat-head screwdriver
• Needle nose pliers
• Watch battery

Instructions

1. Prepare the work surface by placing a desk lamp where you want to remove the battery. The extra light will help prevent damage to the watch.

2. Remove the screws holding the back of the watch plate in place. Set the screws aside in a safe location.

3. Use needle nose pliers to pop the back plate off of the watch, exposing the internal gears. Remove the rubber ring and battery clip from the top of the battery with pliers.

4. Remove the battery from the back of the watch with needle nose pliers. Pay attention to the side of the battery that faced up, as you will need to install the new battery in the same position.

5. Place the new battery into the back of the watch. Place the battery clip and rubber ring back around the watch before placing the back onto the watch and screwing it into place.

References

• Fashion Affairs Today: How to Change a Battery in a Wittnauer Watch
• Longines: FAQs