Watch battery replacement

Changing a watch battery can easily be done at home in no time. Since watch batteries are consumables, they don't last forever – quite the opposite. With the average replacement interval for a watch battery being 1-3 years, changing it yourself brings long-term savings and ensures that your watch won't be out of commission for a long time. With the instructions in this article, you can replace your watch battery completely by yourself without needing a watchmaker.

Watch Battery Replacement – Step by Step

Replacing a watch battery is a simple process. It's almost comparable to changing the battery in a remote control – you just need to remove the back cover and replace the battery:

1. Remove the back cover. In wristwatches, the battery is located on the backside of the watch face under the back cover. Look for a small gap along the edge of the back cover and carefully remove it using a back cover opener or a small flat-head tool, making sure to handle it with extreme caution to avoid damaging the watch. Different watch models may have different attachment techniques for the back cover, so it might be twist-off or pry-off.

2. With the back cover off, locate and remove the worn-out battery. The battery should come out with a bit of dexterity, but you can use a small screwdriver or another suitable tool if needed. Check the removed battery for its size and specifications so you can compare it to new ones to find a compatible replacement, which you can typically find at hardware stores.

3. Insert the new battery. Ensure that the battery is properly in place to ensure the watch operates normally.

4. Finally, securely close the back cover. Easy, right?

Do you want to forget about watch batteries completely? Check out our Korpi automatic watch! Unlike quartz watches, it does not need a battery to run, but gets its kinetic energy from the movement of the wrist. Read more about mechanical watches on our blog.