How to Fix a Slow Rolex Self-Winding Watch
When your expensive Rolex watch starts to slow down, it is probably because of a dying battery. Your watch needs battery power to run, so when you find that you watch isn't keeping time as well as it used to, you may need to change the battery. If you don't want to bring your watch to a timepiece servicer, you can do it yourself. All you need is the battery and a small screwdriver, and you are ready to fix your slow Rolex self-winding watch. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose the correct die from your watch opening kit by matching it to the size of groove on the back of the watch. You may need to try a few before you get the right fit.
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Insert the die into the groove and twist to carefully remove the back of the watch case. Set aside in a safe place. Remove the gasket.
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Pry the battery from the back of the watch using a small, flat screwdriver. It should come up very easily. Beware of pulling too hard on it. If you cannot get it easily out, take it so a servicer instead.
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Check the old battery so you can make sure you've purchased the correct battery model number to replace it. Not all batteries are compatible with every watch type.
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Insert the battery and replace any screws that you may have removed while taking the old one out. Make sure the new battery is secure and in the exact place as the old one.
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Replace the rubber gasket, and secure the back of the watch case back on by using the die inserted in the grooves and twisting.
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Wind the watch and test it for a full 24 hours against another clock to make sure that it is no longer running slowly.
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