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Making a Watch Battery Last Longer

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Date: 07/09/2006 Topic: Readers Request > Helpful Hints  
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Would it help my watch battery last longer if I pulled the pin at night so it didn't run for that period of time? I have 2 watches and they always go dead about the same time.

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Post By suzi_homemaker01 (Guest Post) (08/24/2006)
I have alot of watches and one day took 8 watches to Walmart to get the batteries replaced and it was $17. That was alot to spend on batteries at one time, so now I pull the stem every time I take a watch off and it only takes a second to reset it next time you wear it. That was before Christmas and none of the batteries have went out yet!


Post by Debbie52 (656) | (07/13/2006)
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Yes, most definitely a watch battery will last longer if the stem of the watch is pulled out when not being worn....that is, if you can remember to do it. I have too many watches ....of course.....mostly inexpensive ones that serve also as jewelry you might say. I switch off watches depending on my outfit and mood. Usually I just don't remember to pull the stem out but when I have done it, the battery has lasted longer. Also, when you pull the stem out, it means having to take a second or two to reset the watch. I guess I usually just don't take the time to mess around with the watches and just take them off and put them on and hope for the best on the battery. By the way, I get my watch batteries changed at Wal-Mart where it is less than $3....$2 something and that is quite a bit cheaper than having it done at a jeweler.


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