How do I Change the Battery on a Joe Boxer Timex Watch?
Changing the battery in a Joe Boxer Timex watch is a task that people with no watch repair experience can perform. Joe Boxer Timex watches are inexpensive novelty timepieces often made of plastic and featuring bold colors and playful dial designs. These watches are so inexpensive that some owners prefer to toss the old Joe Boxer in a drawer and purchase a new one. However, changing the battery costs just a few dollars and a few minutes of your time. Owners should be mindful not to leave the watch open for an extended period to avoid getting dust inside.
Things You'll Need
- Pocket knife
- Case gasket or O-ring
- Tweezers
- Surgical gloves
- Brush blower
- Battery
Instructions
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Inspect the round case backing plate of the Joe Boxer Timex watch. The back snaps into place. Wedge a thin blade, such as a small pocketknife, between the case and the back. Push the blade down to pop off the back. Some Joe Boxer watches have an arrow on the back pointing to the 1 or 2 o'clock position. This provides the direction where to place the place blade between the case and back to pry open the back.
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Inspect the watch case to determine whether it has a rubber gasket or O-ring. Replace it regardless of the original gasket's condition to ensure the watch remains water resistant.
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Use tweezers to remove the battery, which is shaped like a tiny silver drum, from its metal holder. If tweezers are not available, the pocketknife blade can pop it from the holder. Don't touch the holder with your fingers to avoid contaminating it with moisture or body oil.
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Use a small brush to brush away any dust or dirt from inside of the case and the battery holder.
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Hold the new battery with the tweezers and place the battery into the holder. Don't touch the battery with your bare fingers. Use surgical gloves if necessary to avoid contamination.
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Ensure the new gasket is properly placed on the case rim. It should be flush in the groove of the rim. Place the back of the Joe Boxer Timex onto the case. Hold the watch with both hands and use both thumbs to snap the back into the case.
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Set the time. Your watch is now running.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask a watchmaker for the type of battery that powers the Joe Boxer Timex. Purchase the battery before opening the watch so you don't leave the electronic components exposed for an extended period.
Joe Boxer watches are durable. Removing the back of the watch to access the battery may be difficult. Don't force off the back. Take it to a watchmaker who has the experience to remove the back.
