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How To Change A Watch Battery
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Watch Battery Change Procedure
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Changing a watch battery
STEP #1
The first step in order to change a watch battery is to determine your case back.
SNAP BACK If the watch looks similar to this, follow the step-by-step instructions contained in the first section labeled snap back.
HATCH BACK If the watch looks similar to this, follow the step-by-step instructions contained in the second section labeled hatch back.
SCREW BACK If the watch looks similar to this, follow the step-by-step instructions contained in the third section labeled screw back.
RETAINER RING If the watch looks similar to this, follow the step-by-step instructions contained in the last section labeled retainer ring.
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How To Change A Watch Battery
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SNAP BACK
Tools Needed: Prying tool, non-metal tweezers, small screwdriver, battery tester, cleaning cloth, screw holding tweezers, watch closing hand press, polishing cloth , all tools are available from Star Struck, LLC.
Illustration 2A Illustration 2B
STEP 2 Place the watch in the case holding vise. Clamp the watch in the case holding vise by opening the two halves of the block. Place the watch in the middle, and gently release or tighten the two halves so that they hold the watch firmly (2a). If the watchband does not unbuckle or unclasp, separate the band by pressing down with the pointed tool to remove the spring-loaded pin that connects the band to the clasp or watch (2b).
Illustration 3A Illustration 3B Illustration 3C
STEP 3 Remove the back. Look for the groove between the round back and the watchcase (3a). Gently insert the case knife beneath the lip which is usually opposite the stem or the nine o’clock position. (3b). Work the knife into the groove between the round back and the watchcase. Twist the tool to snap off back (3c).
Illustration 4A Illustration 4B Illustration 4C
STEP 4 Remove the batteries. IMPORTANT: Before removing batteries, be sure to note which side is up. You’ll have to put the new batteries in exactly the same. In some watches, the batteries are held in by a small metal clip. If so, carefully follow these directions for removing them.SPRING CLIP: Lift up one end of the metal clip with the fine point tweezers-it will come out. Then, remove the batteries (4a). SCREW ON CLIP: Remove the screws with the small screwdriver (4b). Be careful not to lose them. Caution: Clip may spring out; maintain pressure or screw may be ejected.PERMANENT CLIP: Lift the outside edge of the battery out of its compartment with the small screwdriver (4c).
STEP 5 TEST THE BATTERIES. See the battery tester for operating instructions. IMPORTANT: If the watch has two batteries and only one tests “replace”, replace both batteries. If both batteries test “good”, there is something wrong with the watch. Refer to your watchmaker.
Illustration 6A Illustration 6B
STEP 6 Locate replacement batteries. Read the number on the old battery. Find the same number in the Star Struck watch battery Cross Reference Guide.
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HATCH BACK
Tools Needed: Tweezers, battery tester, cleaning cloth, polishing cloth, all tools are available from Star Struck, LLC.
Illustration 2A Illustration 2B
STEP 2 Place the watch in the case holding vise. Clamp the watch in the case holding vise by opening the two halves of the block. Place the watch in the middle, and gently release or tighten the two halves so that they hold the watch firmly (2a).If the watchband does not unbuckle or unclasp, separate the band by pressing down with the pointed tool to remove the spring-loaded pin that connects the band to the clasp or watch (2b).
Illustration 3A Illustration 3B
STEP 3 Remove the Hatches. Unscrew the hatches counter-clockwise by turning a coin in the slot (3b). Once the hatches are loosened, finish unscrewing and remove with fingers. Be careful not to let the batteries fall out yet.
Illustration 4A
STEP 4 Remove the batteries. IMPORTANT: Before you remove the batteries, be sure to note which side is up-you’ll have to put the new batteries in the exact same way. To remove the batteries, simply turn the watch over and they should fall out. If either battery is stuck, gently pry it out.
STEP 5 Test the batteries. See the battery tester for operating instructions.IMPORTANT: If the watch has two batteries and only one tests “replace”, replace both batteries. If both test “good”, there is something wrong with the watch. Refer to your watchmaker.
Illustration 6A Illustration 6B
STEP 6 Locate replacement batteries. Read the number on the old battery. Find the same number in the Star Struck watch battery Cross Reference Guide. Choose the corresponding battery in the Cross Reference Guide from the Star Struck battery assortment cabinet.
STEP 7 Clean the Battery Compartment . Check the battery compartment for dirt and remove it. If you find corrosion, refer watch to your watchmaker.
Illustration 8A Illustration 9A
STEP 8 Install the New Batteries . IMPORTANT: Be sure to test new batteries before installing. For tester settings, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Install the new Star Struck battery(s) with the same side up as the one(s) you replaced (8A). Remember, the watch won’t work if the batteries are put in wrong.
STEP 9 Close the Hatches Start screwing in the hatches with your finger, then tighten with a coin.
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How To Change A Watch Battery
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SCREW BACK
Tools Needed: Case wrench, non-metal tweezers, small screwdriver, battery tester, cleaning cloth, screw holding tweezers, rubber-tipped opener, polishing cloth, all tools available from Star Struck, LLC.
Illustration 2A Illustration 2B
STEP 2 Place the watch in the case holding vise. Clamp the watch in the case holding vise by opening the two halves of the block. Place the watch in the middle, and gently release or tighten the two halves so that they hold the watch firmly (2a).If the watchband does not unbuckle or unclasp, separate the band by pressing down with the pointed tool to remove the spring-loaded pin that connects the band to the clasp or watch (2b).
Illustration 3A Illustration 3B Illustration 3C
STEP 3 Remove the Back. Place the rubber-tipped opener in the middle of the watch back (3b). Press firmly and turn counter-clockwise to remove watch back (3c).
Illustration 4A Illustration 4B Illustration 4C
STEP 4 Remove the batteries. IMPORTANT: Before you remove the batteries, be sure to note which side is up. You’ll have to put the new batteries in exactly the same way. In some watches, the batteries are held in by small metal clips. If so, carefully follow these directions for removing the various types of clips: Spring Clip: Lift up one end of the metal clip with the fine-point tweezers—it will come out. Then remove the batteries (4A). Screw-On Clip: Remove the screws with the small screwdriver (4B). Be careful not to lose them. Caution: Clip may spring out. Maintain pressure or screw may be ejected. Permanent Clip: Lift the outside edge of the battery out of its compartment with the small screwdriver (4C).
Step 5 Test the batteries. See the battery tester for operating instructions. IMPORTANT: If the watch has two batteries and only one tests “replace”, replace both batteries. If both test “good”, there is something wrong with the watch. Refer it to your watchmaker.
Illustration 6A Illustration 6B
STEP 6 Locate replacement batteries. Read the number on the old battery. Find the same number in the Star Struck Cross Reference Guide. Choose the corresponding battery in the Cross Reference Guide from the Star Struck battery assortment cabinet.
STEP 7 Clean the Battery Compartment. Check the battery compartment for dirt
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RETAINER RING
Tools Needed: Retainer wrench, non-metal tweezers, small screwdriver, screw-holding tweezers, polishing cloth, all tools available from Star Struck, LLC.
Illustration 2A Illustration 2B
STEP 2 Place the watch in the case holding vise. Clamp the watch in the case holding vise by opening the two halves of the block. Place the watch in the middle, and gently release or tighten the two halves so that they hold the watch firmly (2a).If the watchband does not unbuckle or unclasp, separate the band by pressing down with the pointed tool to remove the spring-loaded pin that connects the band to the clasp or watch (2b).
Illustration 3A Illustration 3B Illustration 3C
STEP 3 Remove the Back. Remove the back. Locate the wrench slots on the back of the watch (3a). Fit the special retainer ring wrench into the slots. Turn counter-clockwise to loosen the retainer ring (3b). When retainer ring is loosened, lift out ring and watch back (3c).
Illustration 4A Illustration 4B Illustration 4C
STEP 4 Remove the batteries. IMPORTANT: Before you remove the batteries, be sure to note which side is up. You’ll have to put the new batteries in exactly the same way. In some watches, the batteries are held in by small metal clips. If so, carefully follow these directions for removing the various types of clips: Spring Clip: Lift up one end of the metal clip with the fine-point tweezers—it will come out. Then remove the batteries (4A). Screw-On Clip: Remove the screws with the small screwdriver (4B). Be careful not to lose them. Caution: Clip may spring out. Maintain pressure or screw may be ejected. Permanent Clip: Lift the outside edge of the battery out of its compartment with the small screwdriver (4C).
How To Change A Watch Battery
STEP 5 Test the batteries. See the battery tester for operating instructions.IMPORTANT: If the watch has two batteries and only one tests “replace”, replace both batteries. If both test “good”, there is something wrong with the watch. Refer it to your watchmaker.
Illustration 6A Illustration 6B
STEP 6 Locate replacement batteries. Read the number on the old battery. Find the same number in the Star Struck Cross Reference Guide. Choose the corresponding battery in the Cross Reference Guide from the Star Struck battery assortment cabinet.
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