Browse Topics

Repair > Miscellaneous > Watches


Replacement Battery for Fossil Wrist Watch

I am looking for a replacement batterer for a Fossil wrist watch FS 2689 (250001). If the back is opened, do I need to replace the waterproof gasket?

Read 4 Feedbacks


Replacing a Watch Battery

How do you change the battery of a Timex watch that takes a CR1216 battery?

Read 6 Feedbacks


Buy Thrift Watch for Replacement Band

Do you have watches you just don';t have the heart to throw away even though the strap is broken? Purchasing watch bands or straps can be a bit pricey these days. I have a seasonal watch that I like a lot for the summer. The band finally came apart, I wore it so much.

Share Feedback


Saving Money On Watch Upkeep

My husband used to bring all our watches in for new batteries at the same time so all the batteries would die around the same time. Then, one day the watch repair employee changing the batteries said to pull the stem out on the watches you don't wear very often.

Read 2 Feedbacks


If Your Watch Becomes Magnetized

This is a tip to get your watch working again when the second hand is going forward one second and then back one second. If your watch has ever done this, you know just what I mean.

Share Feedback


Replacing the Battery in a Musical Watch

I change the battery myself on my watches (I have a large collection). The only problem I have is the musical watches. I can change the battery for the music portion of the watch but I still can't get any music to play.

Share Feedback


Condensation Inside a Watch

I bought a watch not realizing it was not water resistant. It got wet and now has condensation on the glass. How do I get rid of the condensation?

Read 8 Feedbacks


Removing Watchband Links

Removing Watchband Links Tip. Have you ever bought a watch with a stainless steel bracelet (like a diver's watch) then realized that the band was so huge you could fit it around your ankle? If you are like me, you probably have tons of screwdrivers and sharp, pointy objects. . .

Read 25 Feedbacks


Fix For Watch Bands

Fix For Watch Bands Tip. Don't know about you - but I am always breaking those little "belts" on my watch which hold the strap on well before rest of the band is shot. . .

Share Feedback


Showing Articles 1 - 9

Ask a Question

Submit a question to the TF community.