i think it depends on the size of the battery too and the quality of the movement . i have a 40 year old watch that still runs around 5 years on a battery .
i have a cheap digital i was wearing in the 90s and i thought i would put a battery back in it and its working fine . has no moving parts except the pushers i guess . sometimes less is more . i also have a citizen watch from the 70's and its still ticks away year after year , decade after decade .
Can you replace a battery that has the same size and will fit to your current quartz movement, But doesn't have the same voltage because the older one is LR which is alkaline and the new one is SR which is Silveroxide will it damage the movement?
@lanceorventech6129 As long as the voltage difference is minimal (like between LR and SR), it won't harm the movement, but it's generally better to use a silver oxide battery for better long-term performance and stability. If you want to be extra cautious, stick with the manufacturer-recommended type.
I know for a fact this (first owner, new battery) is not true. I believe too many watches have been handled by multiple people and/or the battery was not paused while sitting until purchased. This of course, is because to many retailers do not care properly for inventory. I think the only way to assure the first battery lasts a reasonable amount of time is to try to confirm you are indeed getting a "fresh" watch/battery.
All of my adult life (over 50), I have killed my watch battery after just a couple of weeks. No matter how inexpensive or expensive. I am careful with them and I really wish that I didn't have this problem. I would love to know what you think.
Times Ticking, are all the watch batteries the same quality? I went to replace my watch battery (Bulova) and the guy charged me $30+ tax because was he was replacing the old battery with a Swiss battery , which he said are a lot better and it should last at least 3 years. Is this true? Thank You, for your answer in advance.
@diose0078 Can't speak for other brands, however, we use Swiss Renata and 2 to 3 years sounds accurate - depending on movement and complications. Take care.
@conservatorcivilus We have a video about this topic you may enjoy! "Can Pulling Out the Stem on My Watch Save Its Battery?" th-cam.com/video/8Eh3Sn8_i3w/w-d-xo.html
TimesTicking - not understanding,same voltage will it fit in case? Looking for longer time between battery change ,with the thicker battery but will they fit!
It's weird.....but I seem to be a guy that sucks the energy out of my watches. It's been that way my whole life. I BLAZE through batteries, and I have a dozen of them now. It's so bizarre. Is that even a thing???
I switch between an everyday watch with a silicone band and a stainless watch. Both Seiko. It seems like I'm changing batteries every 6 months. It seems like batteries used to last lears, but the newer stainless watch stopped after about a month.
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i think it depends on the size of the battery too and the quality of the movement . i have a 40 year old watch that still runs around 5 years on a battery .
@tjlee9901 The battery size and the complications within the movement both play significant roles in determining optimal performance.
My cheap digital Armitron with basic functions. That was about $8 new has been running for more than 10 years. I almost never take it off.
i have a cheap digital i was wearing in the 90s and i thought i would put a battery back in it and its working fine . has no moving parts except the pushers i guess . sometimes less is more . i also have a citizen watch from the 70's and its still ticks away year after year , decade after decade .
@emanuelnamseth1469 Wow, that’s impressive!
Can you replace a battery that has the same size and will fit to your current quartz movement, But doesn't have the same voltage because the older one is LR which is alkaline and the new one is SR which is Silveroxide will it damage the movement?
@lanceorventech6129 As long as the voltage difference is minimal (like between LR and SR), it won't harm the movement, but it's generally better to use a silver oxide battery for better long-term performance and stability. If you want to be extra cautious, stick with the manufacturer-recommended type.
Thank you for this Quartz watch battery information 👍 Au
No problem 👍
I know for a fact this (first owner, new battery) is not true. I believe too many watches have been handled by multiple people and/or the battery was not paused while sitting until purchased. This of course, is because to many retailers do not care properly for inventory. I think the only way to assure the first battery lasts a reasonable amount of time is to try to confirm you are indeed getting a "fresh" watch/battery.
Is it worth it to replace a quartz movement in a watch that cost about $200.00 new. What would they charge for that.
@stemikger If the watch brings you joy, it's always worth the investment!
All of my adult life (over 50), I have killed my watch battery after just a couple of weeks. No matter how inexpensive or expensive. I am careful with them and I really wish that I didn't have this problem. I would love to know what you think.
@KarenOrihuela-cx2bf We've definitely heard that time and time again over the years. Many of our customers swear by it!
Times Ticking, are all the watch batteries the same quality? I went to replace my watch battery (Bulova) and the guy charged me $30+ tax because was he was replacing the old battery with a Swiss battery , which he said are a lot better and it should last at least 3 years. Is this true? Thank You, for your answer in advance.
@diose0078 Can't speak for other brands, however, we use Swiss Renata and 2 to 3 years sounds accurate - depending on movement and complications. Take care.
@@TimesTicking Thank You, for your reply. How much do you charge for that battery ?
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Everything I needed to know .
@AlphaJustice Perfect! 👍
Our last car battery lasted a little over four years... That's what one can expect out of a car battery in comparison.
@Syndicated Satellite Good to know! 👍
my current battery is 8 years old and came with the new vehicle .
@@tjlee9901 That's really good. Not the norm though...
@@syndicatedsatellite7288 : i guess im much easier on my vehicles , than most peops
@@tjlee9901 It could be... You must have a good batery and vehicle combo...
When not in use I usually stop my watch and turn on again. Is this harmful? Does it prolong the life of the battery?
@mistyaaa Check out our video, when you can.
Can Pulling Out the Stem on My Watch Save Its Battery?
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@@TimesTicking Thank you.
My father died 22 years ago, and his quartz has been sitting in a draw . I had a look at it today and its still ticking away?¿?
@neilscorgie4058 Wow, that’s incredible!
Thank you for this video❣️
@Donna Ann Lim You're welcome! :)
Nice video.
@Henrik Pettersson Thank you, Henrik! Great to hear from you again. 👍
I heard some modern quarts watches actually disconnect the battery when pulling the stem for storage. True?
@conservatorcivilus
We have a video about this topic you may enjoy!
"Can Pulling Out the Stem on My Watch Save Its Battery?"
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Larger Cr size of battery in a Timex indigo reader case says 2016 can a 2032 or 2050 fit in and last longer ?
@sol star 2032 or 2050 is not a sub for a 2016 ✔
TimesTicking - not understanding,same voltage will it fit in case? Looking for longer time between battery change ,with the thicker battery but will they fit!
@@solstar4778 No, there is a difference - 2032 and 2050 much thicker.
It's weird.....but I seem to be a guy that sucks the energy out of my watches. It's been that way my whole life. I BLAZE through batteries, and I have a dozen of them now. It's so bizarre.
Is that even a thing???
I switch between an everyday watch with a silicone band and a stainless watch. Both Seiko. It seems like I'm changing batteries every 6 months. It seems like batteries used to last lears, but the newer stainless watch stopped after about a month.
You must be an energy vamp.😄
@TangoCharlieAlpha We've definitely heard that time and time again over the years. Many of our customers swear by it!
23 years
@jimwharton3939 3 months until 24!
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Lol wow 4-5 years!!!? I have to replace the battery about every two weeks in any watch I buy!
I think there may be something wrong with the watches you buy haha