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Grey Ghost
06-05-2013, 10:41am
I have a Tag Heuer and it seems that every 2 yrs. the battery dies. It is waterproof. I've had it replaced every time at Tourneau. They told me there is a gasket that has to be replaced to make it waterproof. The only time it is near water is if I am washing my hands or caught in the rain...not like I'm going to go scuba diving or something with it.

Can you get the tool to remove the back, gasket, and battery online ?

Just seems too pricey to replace that often.
C5Nate
06-05-2013, 10:45am
You can get an adjustable spanner from Harbor Freight for about $5.00 (recommended)

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_6729.jpg


or use this method.

Tag Heuer battery replacement. - YouTube
Bucwheat
06-05-2013, 10:45am
I have a collection of watches and change my own batteries,I bought an adjustable tool at Harbour Freight. you can buy the batteries at any drug store. And the gasket does not have to be replaced unless it is torn or stretched to the point it won;t seat.
Yerf Dog
06-05-2013, 10:54am
You can get an adjustable spanner from Harbor Freight for about $5.00 (recommended)

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_6729.jpg

Got a link for that? I can't seem to find it. :banghead:
Thunder22
06-05-2013, 11:01am
watch case opener

Watch Case Opener (http://www.harborfreight.com/watch-case-opener-91550.html)
Yerf Dog
06-05-2013, 11:05am
Purchase In Store Only

* Please call your local store for availability.

:banghead: :funny:
Grey Ghost
06-05-2013, 11:08am
Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=watch+case+opener)

Found them on amazon
Dr. Jacoby
06-05-2013, 11:13am
use a rubber ball. Some times the back is too tight though.
Barn Babe
06-05-2013, 11:24am
$11 at Sears :seasix:
island14
06-05-2013, 11:32am
it seems that every 2 yrs. the battery dies.

That's what Rotor says... :leaving:
Aerovette
06-05-2013, 12:41pm
Baller problems. :D

Batteries usually cost more than the watches I own.

Casio all the way baby !!

Actually, I use my phone for the time.
Datawiz
06-05-2013, 12:53pm
My watch doesn't require batteries. :leaving:
Mirroredshades
06-05-2013, 1:04pm
I have a $20 kit from amazon and it works fine. I have like 20 watches so it saves me time and money to just do it myself. One of my gaskets has gotten stretched though. I wonder if you can order them online somewhere.
Bucwheat
06-05-2013, 1:35pm
If you know the case size you can order them on line but it's just easier to take it to a watch shop for $4.
jaxgator
06-05-2013, 1:38pm
it seems that every 2 yrs. the battery dies.

That's what Rotor says... :leaving:

:rofl:
Kerrmudgeon
06-05-2013, 3:47pm
Up here the dealers do it for the cost of the battery. And, after a gasket is compressed once it's no longer safe to use a second time. Even if you aren't submersing it in water, it is still subject to condensation from the air. I wouldn't risk it with a Tag.
:thumbs:
C5SilverBullet
06-05-2013, 3:50pm
Up here the dealers do it for the cost of the battery. And, after a gasket is compressed once it's no longer safe to use a second time. Even if you aren't submersing it in water, it is still subject to condensation from the air. I wouldn't risk it with a Tag.
:thumbs:

Same here.
C5Nate
06-05-2013, 5:33pm
And, after a gasket is compressed once it's no longer safe to use a second time.


Not so.

If installed properly, it will be as watertight as it left the factory. I've changed the battery on my dive watch at least 3 times now with no issues.


Use RTV silicone instead of those re-dick-u-less gaskets
C5SilverBullet
06-05-2013, 5:49pm
Tag Heuer battery replacement. - YouTube
slewfoot
06-05-2013, 5:52pm
I replaced the battery in my wives 1k Movado once....Once! Cost me $150 to fix what I fked up. Now I just stick with my own
99 pewtercoupe
06-05-2013, 7:12pm
watch case opener

Watch Case Opener (http://www.harborfreight.com/watch-case-opener-91550.html)

Gotta get me one of those. I have about 10 different watches that need batteries and 3 or 4 that are winders.
snide
06-05-2013, 10:17pm
I replaced the battery in my wives 1k Movado once....Once! Cost me $150 to fix what I fked up. Now I just stick with my own

How many wives do you have? :bigears:
Grey Ghost
06-19-2013, 4:31pm
FYI

I was doing some shopping at a high-end establishment (Wal-Mart) today. I cruised by the watch dept. I asked if they sold that tool or replaced batteries. She said they are not allowed to open the back of the watch. But, they have the tool, and allow you to use it to replace the battery in-store.
mrvette
06-19-2013, 4:40pm
FYI

I was doing some shopping at a high-end establishment (Wal-Mart) today. I cruised by the watch dept. I asked if they sold that tool or replaced batteries. She said they are not allowed to open the back of the watch. But, they have the tool, and allow you to use it to replace the battery in-store.

15 bux, new Casio Dig it all watch, on my stainless Spydell band.....

CASE REMAINS CLOSED!!!!!'



Thank you CHINA......:rofl::leaving:


WHO in hell people think they impressing with over large heavy boat anchor watches......?????


they must be lawyers or other 'professional' people......