How Do You Know When A Watch Battery Needs Replacing?
Many of us would be lost without a watch, and whether it's a day to day watch, or one from a luxury brand, there comes a time when it will simply stop ticking. However, the stopping of the hands isn't the only sign your watch battery needs replacing. No matter what type of watch you might have, the brand or model, it's easy for watch batteries to run out and the more functions they control, the quicker they will run out as well. Keep reading below to find out more about some of the signs to look out for when it comes to needing a watch battery replacement.
Signs You Need Your Watch Battery Replaced
How many times do you look at your watch on a daily basis? From telling to time to seeing how long something needs to be in the oven for, you'd be surprised how much you actually rely on your watch, so when the battery goes, we guarantee you'll be lost without it. However, rather than waiting until the last minute to get a battery changed, there are a number of signs to look out for, meaning you can book in a battery replacement before the hands stop ticking on your watch.
Losing Time
Losing time is one of the easiest ways to identify that your watch battery will need replacing. Whether it's 2 minutes or 10 minutes, whether it's once or regularly, if your watch is losing time, then it's likely you'll need to book in for a battery replacement. People ask why a watch loses time, rather than just stops and this is usually because, the weaker the battery in the watch gets, the harder it becomes for it to power the watch, which causes the gradual loss in time.
Jumping Hands
No, we aren't talking about an exercise, jumping hands happen when a watches hands essentially becomes stuck, due to a lack of power, and once that power kicks back in, the hands will jump a few seconds ahead of where they once where. Quartz watches are most likely to see jumping hands, especially when it comes to older or vintage models, and usually they'll jump between 2 or 5 seconds. If you're watches hand start to stick or jump, then it can be a sign that your battery needs replacing, so it's best to book it in before you lose time all together.
Moisture or Water
If moisture or water has managed to get into your watch, whether it's sweat or the seal has broken, then a dead battery is likely to follow. As with any type of battery they are susceptible to water and your watch battery is no different, which means once water gets inside, the battery will likely die or leak. If your watch battery leaks, then it could lead to further issues with the watch.
Where Do Your Get Watch Batteries?
Here at Goldtime Watch Repairs, we offer full watch battery replacement for all makes and models of watches, whether you've simply lost time or your watch has suffered water damage, we can replace the battery for you. We use genuine parts in our watch repairs, meaning your watch battery will be replaced with a high quality part, rather than a cheap standard battery that many mainstream retailers opt for. As an independent watch repair business, we aim to provide quality and affordable repairs and take great pride in the service we deliver to our clients. We are well-known both locally and across the UK and offer both a local drop off and collection service or you can post your watch securely to us.
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