myaz 3 Posted June 10, 2020 I ran into a roadblock trying to change the battery in my IWC Portuguese. It looks like an S11 0 Miyota movement (arrow 1). Tabs over the battery don't look like they're made to be bent out of the way (arrow 2). Removing the screws (arrow 3) to remove the plate over the battery doesn't help because of several tabs (arrow 3) wrapping around the edges of the movement. I figure that if I can raise the movement about 3-4 mm, the battery will slide out sideways. I removed the crown but the movement won't budge. Does anyone know how to change the battery? I normally can find something somewhere on the internet but came up short, way short here. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted June 10, 2020 I didn't watch the video, but the part of the holder facing 6 is a clip. Screwdriver tip under it to lift it up, slide battery out, slide battery in, clip back down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted June 10, 2020 Ta! Indeed a clip it is. Thanks BadApple and NCRich. Worked like a charm....Once you know you won't hurt it by putting pressure. To wit, I had initially tugged and pulled before seeing the video but gave up thinking I'd break something......speaking from plenty of buggering experience over the years applying brute force to things big and small. And it's also humbling how you found a video so damn quick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted June 14, 2020 New battery just came in the mail. For those who skip watching the video but are still curious, here's what it looks like inserting the new battery. The white sticker is a reminder to short the movement with a paper clip or other metallic conductor by touching the spot at arrow (labeled "AC" and more clearly visible above in original post) and the metal around it after placing the new battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
