It’s not my style to wear ritzy wrist watches. To me, a watch is a tool that serves a purpose — primarily, to tell time when I’m working or can’t easily access my cell phone.
I own a couple of Timex and G-Shock watches. I’ll wear a watch while riding my motorcycle, mountain biking or fly fishing an evening hatch on a nearby trout stream — occasions when I need to keep track of time but prefer tucking my smartphone safely away.
I love these affordable watches because they’re easy to wash. They’re waterproof, sturdy and well-made, so they’ll last for years. The downside? Every couple of years, the battery dies and needs replacing. Instead of paying a jeweler to do it, let me show you how to change a watch battery in just minutes.
Determine the Battery Type
To change a watch battery, first determine what type of battery you need.
- In many modern watches, the type of battery is often engraved directly on the rear cover or case back. Look for three digits starting with “3,” such as 371 or 395. There may also be a string of four to seven letters and numbers beginning with “SR,” “LR,” or “CR.”
- If there’s no engraving, look for the model number. With that information, a quick internet search should turn up the required battery type.
- If you don’t know the model number or can’t find the battery information on the internet, the dead battery will have the model number in it.
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