Watch battery change in Exeter
Professional watch battery change services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
5 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Watch battery changed while we're there for other work - literally adds 5 minutes to the visit. Your watch ticking again before I leave.
This Is A Bonus Service, Not The Main Event
Let's be clear: you shouldn't be calling me out just to change a watch battery. Jewellers charge £5 and do it while you wait.
But if I'm already at your house fixing a leaky tap, hanging pictures, or adjusting kitchen doors, and you mention your watch has stopped... yeah, I can chuck a battery in.
Makes sense as an add-on, not as the main job.
When This Makes Sense
| Good Use Of This Service | Not Worth It |
|---|---|
| I'm already there for other work | Watch battery is the only job |
| Standard quartz watch | Expensive/complicated watch |
| Screw-back case watch | Specialist sealed case |
| You mention it while I'm working | Main reason for the visit |
What's Involved
🔧 If I'm Already There
- Open watch case (screw back)
- Note battery type
- Swap old for new
- Test watch starts ticking
- Close case properly
💡 Takes About
- 5 minutes max
- Battery cost £2-5 (I'll add to invoice)
Pricing
| Job | Reality Check |
|---|---|
| Just watch battery | Don't call me - go to Timpson |
| Watch battery while I'm there anyway | £60 minimum + battery (£2-5) |
If I'm coming out for other work, mention the watch. I'll add it on.
💡 Pro tip: Check the number on the back of your current battery before buying a replacement. Watch batteries are specific - taking the wrong one means it won't fit.
Why Choose Us for Watch battery change in Exeter?
Watch working again immediately
5-minute job while we're there
Battery included
Works with most standard watches
What to Expect
If You Mention It While I'm There:
"Oh, while you're here, my watch has stopped - can you stick a battery in?"
Me: "Yeah, no problem. What type is it?"
Five minutes later, watch is working.
🔧 DIY Tips
Changing a watch battery yourself is totally doable for standard watches:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Watch case opener (or butter knife carefully)
- Tweezers
- New battery (correct type!)
- Soft cloth to work on
📐 Changing the battery
- Check what type - look at current battery for number (CR2032, SR626SW, etc)
- Buy correct battery - supermarket or pharmacy
- Open case - screw-back: turn anti-clockwise (some have notches for a tool)
- Note battery position - which way up it sits
- Use tweezers to remove old battery (don't touch new one with fingers - oils damage it)
- Insert new battery same way round as old one
- Close case - screw back clockwise until snug (don't overtighten)
- Check watch starts
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Forcing case (scratches it)
- Battery wrong way round (doesn't work)
- Touching battery with fingers (shortens life)
- Overtightening case (cracks it)
- Wrong battery size (doesn't fit/work)
💡 Pro trick: If your watch has stopped but the battery looks recent, the issue might not be the battery - could be moisture, dirt in the mechanism, or actually broken. Jeweller time.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 I'm already coming out? Mention the watch when you book. I'll pick up a battery on the way if needed. But seriously, this only makes sense as an add-on to actual work.
Waterproof watches - if your watch is rated waterproof/water-resistant, take it to a proper jeweller. They have proper tools and can test the seal after. I can't guarantee waterproofing.
Expensive watches - anything valuable, take to a specialist. I'm talking cheap Casio's and standard high street watches here, not heirlooms or designer pieces.
Really stuck cases - some watches have cases that haven't been opened in years. Forcing them risks damage. If it won't open easily, that's jeweller territory.
Multiple watches? If you've got a drawer full of stopped watches and I'm already there, might as well do them all. Quicker than multiple trips to town.
Exeter jewellers - if you just need a watch battery and I'm not already visiting, try Timpson (High Street), or any jeweller. They'll do it cheaper and faster than calling a handyman out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you actually do watch battery changes?
Honestly, not usually as a standalone service - jewellers do this cheaper. But if I'm already at your house fixing other stuff and you mention your watch has stopped, yeah I can pop a battery in. Saves you a trip to town.
What if my watch is expensive or complicated?
If it's a Rolex or similar, take it to a proper jeweller. I'm talking about standard quartz watches - the common ones with screw-back cases. Anything waterproof-rated, complicated mechanism, or valuable should go to a specialist.
Is £60 a bit steep for changing a watch battery?
Yeah it is. That's the minimum visit charge. This only makes sense if I'm already coming to do other work and you mention the watch while I'm there. If you just need a watch battery, go to Timpson or a jeweller - they'll do it for a fiver.
Do you have watch batteries with you?
Not as standard, no. But if you tell me when booking what other jobs I'm doing, and mention you'd like the watch battery changed too, I can pick one up on the way. Or you can buy one beforehand (check the back of your watch for the number).
Can you fix broken watch straps too?
Depends - if it's just a pin that's come out of a link, probably. If the strap's actually broken or it needs special tools, that's jeweller territory. I'll be honest about whether I can help.
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