mint Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thought I had a bit of a brainwave when I bought some watch batteries and was under the impression that it's a simple matter of prising open the watches and replacing the batteries.Now OH tells me that he can't get the lids open and that he needs a special tool to open up the watches. Is this factually correct and, if so, where does one get this "special tool" and what might it be called?Thank you in anticipation.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRoss Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 There is usually a little tag on the back cover and a little slot below this into which you can insert something like a thin knive blade and just twist. Take care, a good way of slicing your fingers! Le Clerc have a battery changing service here locally and I would think their other stores might have this. No charge if you buy the battery there.................JG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babcock Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Be aware that there are a lot of different watch batteries. I thought that I would be clever and replace one watches battery with another. I have now got two watches that don't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thanks, John, and thank you, Babcock.Will look for the slot and will defo check that the batteries are alike before changing.Amazing how living in France encourages one to develop all sorts of skills that one never ever suspected would be needed.............[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Sweets:The only "Difficult" watches to open are those with a screw-in back. This can be seen immediately, as the back cover has either a castelated rim; or is shaped like a nut: six to eight sides octagonol.Waterproof watches require a pressure test after opening: water resistant watches need some sealer compound.Most plain case watches simply need a thin steel tool (A watchmaker's screwdriver e.g.) to "Click" the back of the case open.Most cell manufacturers make the common types which can be checked by the series number stamped on the cell.You can see how cheap they are really here:http://www.batterymarket.co.uk/11seiko-watch-batteries-c-75.html?gclid=CI2WornZjpoCFQJ-xgodYhsK9w&fl=104873&kw=watch%20batteriesWhilst in la belle during Paques, I had to purchase two new CR2032 Lithium cells for one of the alarm detectors: cost me €7,98!!!Instead of circa 99pence each.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 When you say you "bought some watch batteries" what do you mean. Did you buy one of those cards of various sized cells you find in Mr Bricolage and the like for €2 or €3 because for the most part they are not actually for watches but for things like CH controllers and small LED torches etc.As gluey says there are many different types of watch battery and unless you know exactly which type you need buying them 'on spec' is likely to be waste of money.PS: OH's are always right anyway, you know that [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Mr O'Brien here in Dingle will change your watch battery for €3. He won't touch Cartier or TAG mind. You could get yourself an automatic movement next time you buy a watch, and save yourself hundreds or even thousands of euros during the lifetime of the watch and yourself (whichever is earlier) You pay a bit more upfront, but you get it back in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I like to watch batteries. They don't do a lot, but sometimes you can imagine that you can see the electricity oozing out of them [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 [quote user="Furry Knickers"]Mr O'Brien here in Dingle will change your watch battery for €3. He won't touch Cartier or TAG mind. You could get yourself an automatic movement next time you buy a watch, and save yourself hundreds or even thousands of euros during the lifetime of the watch and yourself (whichever is earlier) You pay a bit more upfront, but you get it back in the long run. [/quote]I think I may speak for many when I say that I have never, and will never, own a watch which cost's hundreds or thousands let alone offers the opportunity to save such sums in servicing over it's lifetime [:-))]What's with the virtually unreadable light blue text BTW ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Sweets Following on from Gluestick's excellent post, the tool OH is looking for if the backs unscrew is this oneSo that's one birthday present sorted [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 [quote user="ErnieY"][quote user="Furry Knickers"]Mr O'Brien here in Dingle will change your watch battery for €3. He won't touch Cartier or TAG mind. You could get yourself an automatic movement next time you buy a watch, and save yourself hundreds or even thousands of euros during the lifetime of the watch and yourself (whichever is earlier) You pay a bit more upfront, but you get it back in the long run. [/quote]What's with the virtually unreadable light blue text BTW ?[/quote]Ernie, I don't know why you call me "BTW"? But as long as it's nothing too rude, I don't mind anyway[:)] I used the lovely turqoise because it is one of me favourite colours in the whole wild world. I can't understand why it's not used more often? We have all these beautiful colours available to us, and they are just going to waste, and that's not right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 [quote user="teapot"]Sweets Following on from Gluestick's excellent post, the tool OH is looking for if the backs unscrew is this oneSo that's one birthday present sorted [Www][/quote]Teapot, that's exactly the tool for OH's best watch which has a back exactly as described by Gluey.Nice price, I thought, until I input France for my address and the postage is £11.74 making the tool over £18 cost!So, it'll have to wait till some visitor or other comes over (never long to wait in the summer months) and I'll get one sent to their home to bring over for us.Thanks to everybody who has taken the time to reply and to Furry for making me laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Sweets, could bring one over on the 4th May and meet you and OH in Poitiers or post from France if that would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Teapot, you've made me an offer I can't refuse. Sending you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 [quote user="Furry Knickers"]Ernie, I don't know why you call me "BTW"? But as long as it's nothing too rude, I don't mind anyway[:)] I used the lovely turqoise because it is one of me favourite colours in the whole wild world. I can't understand why it's not used more often? We have all these beautiful colours available to us, and they are just going to waste, and that's not right! [/quote]BTW = By The Way [:)]Favourite colour or not my dear it's almost impossible to read it on a white background, can you not see that for yourself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 [quote user="ErnieY"]Favourite colour or not my dear it's almost impossible to read it on a white background, can you not see that for yourself ?[/quote]Dear Ernie, I am very sorry about the turqoise, and I can see it's difficult to read alright. I can assure you that I shall never use it agian! I hope you can forgive me[:)] I don't know what your favourite colour is, but I'm sure it's lovely anyway. Furry xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 [quote user="ErnieY"]Favourite colour or not my dear it's almost impossible to read it on a white background, can you not see that for yourself ?[/quote]Dear Ernie, I am very sorry about the turqoise, and I can see it's difficult to read alright. I can assure you that I shall never use it agian! I hope you can forgive me[:)] I don't know what your favourite colour is, but I'm sure it's lovely anyway. Furry xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 How could I be angry with anybody called 'Furry Knickers' [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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