myaz 3 Posted May 25, 2013 I gave a Chanel J12 to a sister-in-law a while back and the battery went dead. She knew it was a rep and knew better than to waltz into an AD store. Instead, she went to the local watch shop in Reston, Virginia. “Oh, you have a Chanel, nice, no problem, we change the battery for $50” WTF? $50? You must think this watch is a frikkin Chanel, how much if it had been a Patek? Before you yell, some Pateks do come with batteries. She knew she was getting ready to visit here and she brought the watch to me. Imagine that, Walmart had that battery for $7 and I had a small screwdriver. Here’s that same battery on Amazon for $1.99 with free shipping….but no time for Amazon, she’s only here for 3 days…..I could have saved her $48.01. http://www.amazon.com/Renata-Button-Cell-watch-battery/dp/B001C1FZR4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1369516368&sr=8-3&keywords=watch+batteries+362 Here’s how that works out if all you possess is 1 (one) small screwdriver and the most minimal of watch skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted May 25, 2013 Many, many, repair places will rip you off over this simple job.................tho' I've no issue being charged £10-£15 for this as a mall guy has an earning to make. Sometimes I can't be arsed doing the job......especially on my wife's Longines Golden Wing..........that caseback is a bugger to shift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indigo38 0 Posted May 25, 2013 did you have to do anything after you inserted the new battery? i heard you need to short something to reset it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted May 25, 2013 In this case, battery went in, started immediately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted May 25, 2013 Many, many, repair places will rip you off over this simple job.................tho' I've no issue being charged £10-£15 for this as a mall guy has an earning to make. Sometimes I can't be arsed doing the job......especially on my wife's Longines Golden Wing..........that caseback is a bugger to shift. Agreed, $10-15, even £10-£15 is not bad when one is busy or not inclined and I fully agree they do need to earn a living. I'm also always worried I'll gouge the case back popping it off with a screwdriver, then I saw someone do it in a few seconds with a straight razor blade leaving no scratches. Didn't slice her finger off either. No scratching/gouging possibilities with the Chanel as nothing needs to be pried off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyfar 0 Posted June 4, 2013 Thank you for such a helpful topic! I will definitely refer to this when it comes time to change batteries in my J12. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted September 18, 2013 These watches are notorious for slipping minute hands - I had two examples of this, this week. I am not sure why this is so. Also removing the stem is not simple. You need to pull the crown out to the date setting position and then press down on the then exposed nodule. The nodule is only viewable with the crown in the date setting mode. In myaz's excellent last picture it is a little up and to the left of the numeral '1' imprinted on the movement block. I am still mystified why the hands are an issue and stick frequently during running and time setting. There is no steric hindrance. It might be the keyless works or the time setting gears? - do quartz watches even have keyless works?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted September 19, 2013 I buy batteries at the dollar store, 5 for $1.50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,176 Posted September 19, 2013 AUD $50 is about average for a Swiss Watch battery Down Under. AUD $20 to $45 if it is a Jap Quartz movement. Yes..............they have to make a living too. Russ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted September 19, 2013 Any of you philanthropic battery buyers got the steam to buy a bridge spanning the Thames? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mechwarrior 2 Posted September 19, 2013 REG IS BACK!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted September 19, 2013 Welcome back Reg lad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Stephens 0 Posted January 8, 2014 Shouldn't the movement be swiss? I didn't read where the J12 was a replica. Just asking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevok2305 1 Posted January 8, 2014 Got a gen Omega constellation. Took it into AD for new battery. £40 later working as usual. 4 days later watch stops. Took b it back to AD. 'Oh. You'll need to have it serviced then as it can't be the battery that failed' ' How much?' says I. '£85' they reply!! Sod that for a lark. Went to a little jeweler round the corner. He swapped the v battery, refused to charge me and its still going 2 years later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted January 8, 2014 Weird it says NO Jewles? My wifes Chanel J12 was supplied by Reg and its got a Swiss 35 Jewlel Quartz movement in it with a 20 year battery life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Stephens 0 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Breitling.... that's because the genuine takes a lithium battery and is a Swiss movement. (I believe) Edited January 8, 2014 by Craig Stephens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
