Watch battery change in Tiverton
Looking for professional watch battery change help in Tiverton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Tiverton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
10-15 mins
Location
Tiverton
Watch battery changed quickly and case closed properly. Get your watch ticking again in 15 minutes.
### Your Watch Stopped
Your **watch is sitting in a drawer because the battery died** and you keep meaning to get it sorted but never quite get round to it.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** If a watch has been sitting dead for months, sometimes it just needs a battery and a shake to get going again. Worth trying before assuming it's broken.
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### Why Not Just DIY It?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Disaster | |--------------|-----------------| | Case opened without scratching | Knife marks on the back | | Correct battery fitted | Wrong size rattling around | | Case sealed properly | Won't close flush | | Watch working when you get it back | Still dead (probably broke something) |
Watch cases are **fiddly little things**. Easy to scratch, easy to force, easy to drop tiny parts down the sofa.
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Open** | Case opened with proper tools, no scratching | | **Replace** | Old battery out, new one in, check terminals clean | | **Close** | Case snapped or screwed back carefully |
**📦 You're Left With** - Working watch - New battery fitted - Case closed neatly - Ticking away again
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### Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------|----------------|------------| | Battery change (standard watch) | 10-15 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum. Battery included. For expensive/complicated watches, I'll recommend a jeweller instead.*
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### Perfect For You If...
✅ **Watch stopped** - just needs a battery
✅ **No watchmaker nearby** - or can't be bothered to go into town
✅ **Simple watch** - not Rolex, not a diver, just a regular watch
✅ **Quick fix needed** - want to wear it today
Why Choose Us for Watch battery change in Tiverton?
Battery swapped out
Case opened and closed carefully
Working watch tested
Done in 15 minutes
What to Expect
### Step 1: Open The Case Use a case knife or small screwdriver to pop the back off without scratching it. ### Step 2: Replace Battery Note which way the old battery sits, remove it, fit new one same way round. Check terminals are clean. ### Step 3: Test and Close Watch should start ticking immediately. Snap or screw the case back on neatly.
Our Tiverton Service Coverage
We cover Tiverton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Tiverton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Got a drawer full of dead watches?** Bring them all - I'll go through them and tell you which ones just need batteries and which might need actual repair. **Expensive watches:** If it's worth more than £100 or is sentimental, take it to a proper jeweller. They'll have the right tools, replacement seals, and insurance if something goes wrong. **Really old watches:** Vintage mechanical watches don't have batteries - they're wind-up. If yours has stopped, it might need cleaning and oiling by a watchmaker, not a battery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Watch battery change in Tiverton
Can you change any type of watch battery?
Most standard watches, yes - the kind with a snap-back or screw-back case. Expensive watches, diving watches with sealed cases, or really old complicated ones I'd recommend taking to a proper watchmaker.
Do you supply the battery or do I need to buy it?
I bring common sizes but if it's an unusual one I might need to pick it up - I'll let you know. Battery cost is minimal, it's included in the price.
Will changing the battery affect the waterproof seal?
On a cheap watch, doesn't matter. On a diving watch or expensive waterproof one, take it to a jeweller - they'll have the proper seals and pressure testing kit.
How long will the new battery last?
Typically 2-3 years for a standard watch. Depends on the watch and how many features it has - chronographs and backlights drain batteries faster.
What if you open it and it's not just the battery?
Then I'll tell you honestly - might be corroded terminals, water damage, or the mechanism itself. I'll close it back up and suggest taking it to a watch repairer if it's worth fixing.
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