How Often Should You Replace The Watch Battery?

If you own several pieces of wristwatches, you know that changing their batteries from time to time is necessary to keep their condition pristine. A watch that runs out of battery and is left without being checked for a long period is prone to damages.

How often you will need to replace the watch battery of the watch will depend on the type of watch you have.

In general, for new wristwatches, the battery should initially last for 2 years before being replaced. For older watches, however, the battery should be checked every 12 to 18 months.
Watches that feature a variety of functions such as alarms, stopwatches, backlight, and LED displays will drain more battery than a standard one.

You would instantly know that you need a new battery when your watch stops working. However, for watch enthusiasts who have an entire collection of wristwatches, checking them regularly should be a routine. Any signs of damages should be noted to see if the watch just needs a new battery to function or it needs further repair.

Changing your watch battery is easy. If you are familiar with the watch mechanism, you can opt to just do it yourself. You can buy replacement batteries at hardware shops or watch stores.

During maintenance, a watch repair professional will also check the battery of your watch. For an overall assessment, it might be better to just bring it under the care of a professional.
The cost of battery replacement also varies according to the type of watch you have. A standard watch has a pretty much affordable battery. Batteries of luxury watches or those that have special functions like dive watches are more costly.

Wooden watches, just like any other watch, have basically the same standard type of watch battery. The battery of a newly purchased wooden watch should also last more than 2 years.