How to Replace a Watch Battery Yourself
Follow the step-by-step instructions in this video to replace your watch battery. These instructions work for both digital and analog watches. We also show you how to replace the battery without damaging the watch’s water resistance seal.
Replacing a watch battery takes only a few minutes and the right tools. You’ll need these:
- A replacement battery
- Plastic tweezers
- For snap/cap watch backs, a flathead screwdriver
- For screw-down case backs, tongs or chop sticks
- For coin case backs, a coin
- Optional: A magnifying glass