How to change the strap and battery in a SMAEL Tactical Watch

I show you how to remove and change the strap and the battery in a SMAEL Tactical watch.

[@philipstokes3987]

Had this watch 5 years and been wondering how to get into the darn thing ever since .Boy oh Boy now it goes again .Many thanks ,great video

[@aloneandimmortal]

CR 2025 battery is for digital movement. the analog movement is using a AG4 battery! There are 2 batteries in the watch! you gotta dig in for the analog movement battery! It ain't hard once you do it carefully!

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Thanks for the info!! Since this video I have figured that out. LOL

[@LloydMacDuff]

My watch is a 1545 and the movement is not working so it must be the battery you are stating is a AG4 that i have to replace my digital is working great

[@boogie153]

Where in the clock is the AG4 battery ??

[@QuiDocetDiscit]

The strap removal had me stumped! Thanks for your tutorial. MUCH appreciated!😊👍

[@stevewight1780]

Thank you. Your video helped me remove a tempo watch strap

[@josephward5436]

I'm here because I went to TWO different jewelers and neither one of them could figure out how to get the watch straps off this watch to change the batteries! So I decided to do it myself. It is possible to change batteries without taking the straps off, but it is tricky because you have to push them far out of the way which could damage the straps. But now my watch is working great and the straps seem fine.

[@mrmanmac6055]

Tried for an hour to figure out how to get the strap off this watch. Nice video.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Glad it helped!

[@twinsatha2]

Hi, you didn't mention that SMAEL has 2 batteries, one for digital and one smaller for analog [under the 1st, you may remove carefully]

[@monreyes4957]

Thank you. No wonder the second hand was not moving.

[@peternewton8506]

Well done and informative - worked like a charm. By the way you cannot substitute a CR 2032 as it is too thick to sit in the battery "saddle".

[@LeatherNeck-0331]

Thanks for the intel on these watches ,using one of them now for work ,2 months and no problems yet. Thanks brother

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

No problem Devil Dog glad you found it helpful.

[@danielcolon9098]

Thank you for posting this video, it was a great help for me in changing the battery, I really appreciate you taking the time to make it.

[@Reason1717]

Hey just wanted to thank you for making this video. I couldn't get the bands off to replace battery.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

No problem, glad it was helpful. I have since learned there are two batteries that operate that watch.

[@Reason1717]

@@GunsandGearNetwork , Ah that could be why when I changed the battery a couple days back I had no change in the hands but the digital was working.

[@cirimaxg651]

Perfect demonstration ! Merci !

[@randyjohnson354]

That was pretty easy. I had no idea how to change the battery in the Smale watch.

[@marccarson7620]

Thank you for this how-to video. I got analog and digital working again, but somehow disabled the light. lmao. Will have to take it apart again.

[@fastdude2002]

Same thing happened to me

[@jstaffordpac]

Thank you for the video on changing the watch batteries in a Smael watch!! Watches only lasted a week before battery died on me...

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I figured out their are two batteries in these watches.

[@dwave81]

They sell the watches so cheap on Amazon it's easier just to buy a new watch than to replace a strap or a battery.

[@kianustarr]

Great video, thanks. I just received mine, so the tutorial was of value.

[@markthomas4716]

Thank you good video

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jz5266]

Thanks for sharing... Very informative, have a very good day...

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Thank you! You too!

[@kobball2437]

Actually, there's another sr626 under the coin battery. Coin battery run the digital and 626 for the analog.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I realized that later on. For the most part I consider these throw away watches after the batter dies.

[@craigsinck5423]

After changing 2 batteries, the display light does not lite up. Does the shorting of the AC (Reset?) and negative battery contact control this? How do you do it?

[@garv25]

Thank you ! just what i needed.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Glad it helped!

[@vehiclemiracle-nd6qp]

For the hour hand and min hand there is a second battery underneath. You never mentioned that. That 2025 is strictly for the LCD display and light. Which my led light stopped working even though I changed the battery.

[@richardattemborg2823]

Good Job.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Thanks!

[@ignitions52]

Nice video. I had the watch batteries replaced at a watch repair shop. Can you plz provide a link as to where you purchased the wristband? The wristband on watch is already tearing. Thanks. Keep those videos rolling.

[@Mr.JuniTo]

Thank you for the video but man, I wish you had your camera positioned from an elevated position looking down. Thank you!

[@sajjadcbmpheoka390]

thanks for providing such information.thanks alot

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Keep in mind it has two batteries which I was unaware at time of filming.

[@boogie153]

Nice vid, you're only telling necessary things and not talking all the time !! 👍Now another video how to change the AG4-battery... 😉

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I gave up on these watches and went back to my G-Shocks. LOL

[@boogie153]

@@GunsandGearNetwork *rofl* I've found another video of a SMAEL take down and changed it with the help of this video. Now, the analog clock works again but not the light....

[@geoffsmith7596]

Great vid and really helpful as I've got several of these watches which have stopped and I couldn't figure out how to get the straps off. Just wondering where you got the strap compass from?

[@intacticalblack]

Guns and Gear Network there are actually two batteries in these watches... what you MIGHT have is a dead CR2025 battery that powers the DIGITAL display. The movement of the dial is actually powered by a smaller battery, and that is why the hand movement is still functioning. Unfortunately, I don't know what model of battery powers the dial, but I don't know if you tried replacing your CR2025 to bring the digital display back to life. Thanks for the video... Tube On!

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

You are correct, did not know that. Here is a video I found showing the two batteries. Thanks!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGWqg4aHZ9N3n9E

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

The other smaller battery is a sr626

[@kayvonoz]

Thanks mate This was awesome

[@alexkastano96]

Thanks for the video. My kid got this bulky crap )))

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

No problem 👍

[@dougwilson7336]

thanks foe the video. was wondering how they came off. my strap broke , where can you get replacement straps? havent found any on amazon. again thanks

[@KDFRxpo2]

Helpful video....

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Glad to hear that

[@jakescorpion1]

Great video

[@leir-animeclips4565]

Can replace smael case

[@vincenzospezzano6912]

Thank you, very useful!

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brickdude]

very very helpful thank you!

[@brickdude]

Oh by the way, after replacing the first battery, turns out there is also a SECOND smaller battery LR626 inside the inner layer as well. That second battery controls the analog part of the watch. The first bigger battery only controls the digital part. I had to replace both.. Just FYI

[@survivedsavedjohn1468]

Thanks big guy I really appreciate it...👍

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

No problem 👍

[@D23178]

Thank you for the video but their is two videos

[@fswu1341]

thanks

[@danbradley4838]

On my Smael--there are TWO batteries!! if you replace the big one on top --as shown in video--it will operate only the digital --NOT the analog part. YOU MUST go farther inside the watch and replace the small battery which operates the analog.

[@penboyasgod6103]

It's my understanding that replacement batteries cost more than the watch itself .... and if you add any labor charge from some jewelry/watch store to replace them, it's cost-wise not worth it to replace them, just buy another new watch. [And that in itself is pathetic to have more trash.]

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Yea, to be honest I gave up on these and went back to my G-Shocks.

[@DOEFUND]

Thanks 😊

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

You're welcome!

[@adamb8326]

Nice video but there's two batteries one for the analogue and one for the digital, you have to disassemble more...😎

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Yes, you are right

[@minouminouche4647]

En français ce serait bien aussi!But thank you Sir👍📷

[@lemongo769]

how to reset "AC Operation"?

[@rasidahabdulrahman6956]

Sadly none of these smael watch videos show how to reset the AC

[@szaman1980]

I have still the same problem..

[@baleclockandwatch4177]

@@rasidahabdulrahman6956 You must remove the white plastic cover and the circuit board to get at the SR626 (377) battery underneath, which drives the analog watch hands. It is a 2nd watch movement! After you put in the 377 battery, reassemble the watch circuit board and the white cover. Now put the 2025 3V battery back in place. After you screw down the 2025 cover assembly, your final task is to short circuit the "ac" contact to the negative (-) of the battery. I usually use two tweezers to do this. with a tweezer in each hand, jab one down on the ac contact; touch the 2nd tweezer onto the top case of the 2025 battery which is the negative and cross the tweezers so that they touch each other. This shorts (resets) the digital circuit board, and the computer starts up again, and the digital watch will light up at 1:00 and start ticking! Hope this works. Reassemble putting the O-ring after silicone grease is applied back in place, and put the back on the watch. (The tiny spring sticking out of the white plastic is for the beep and / or alarm sound, so if you damage the spring, it will not beep). Hope this helps.

[@mrhawk1924]

Com9 estas Amigo.. Adios Senorita

[@marcodean325]

Thanks sir helped alot

[@Abel940]

Had one of these, great watch until you need to change the battery or batteries because this watch requires one to run the analog and one to run digital and once you take the plate off the back you will notice that they are not easily accessible especially the one at the bottom closest to the clock face I got so frustrated I just threw the watch out,it is impossible. I spent a couple of hours trying to replace a battery and I was done so in the trash can it went. I have purchased many watches on these ads that show up on my Facebook page, they are very nice, look very cool but if you order the watch and they tell you it's going to take several weeks to get it that is a hint that the watch is crap because it is coming from China and it is in one way or another an inferior product. I'm embarrassed because it took me a lot of money to realize I was just wasting my money. Never again will I waste my hard earned money on watches that don't last, a watch should last a few years not a few months.

[@blatz66]

you sound like some one who would love a citizen eco drive

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

Common mistake on these....it has 2 batteries, the little one sr626 underneath the large 2025, runs the hands

[@imbadwrench]

there is another battery under the big one.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Yep, I figured that out. Thanks!!

[@slavb0i646]

how long does the battery work for? and does it void the waterproofing if you open it up?

[@No-timeforimbeciles]

Spray silicone grease on the O ring seal before putting the back on, it seals it like new again

[@slavb0i646]

@@No-timeforimbeciles thanks, unfortunately it stopped working and i didnt bother spending the same amount the watch costed to fix it lol

[@Spytyc]

How do I change the battery for the analog part?

[@jymy79]

Hello, I bought at least 20 SMAEL watches because they have a nice look .... the problem comes when the hands stop .... & despite the battery change the hands do not start again !!!! & this on all my SMAEL watches ... where can the problem come from? I am a taker (I have all CR 2016/2025 & 2032 batteries) If you have the answer THANK YOU

[@baleclockandwatch4177]

You must remove the white plastic cover and the circuit board to get at the SR626 (377) battery underneath, which drives the analog watch hands. It is a 2nd watch movement! After you put in the 377 battery, reassemble the watch circuit board and the white cover. Now put the 2025 3V battery back in place. After you screw down the 2025 cover assembly, your final task is to short circuit the "ac" contact to the negative (-) of the battery. I usually use two tweezers to do this. with a tweezer in each hand, jab one down on the ac contact; touch the 2nd tweezer onto the top case of the 2025 battery which is the negative and cross the tweezers so that they touch each other. This shorts (resets) the digital circuit board, and the computer starts up again, and the digital watch will light up at 1:00 and start ticking! Hope this works. Reassemble putting the O-ring after silicone grease is applied back in place, and put the back on the watch. (The tiny spring sticking out of the white plastic is for the beep and / or alarm sound, so if you damage the spring, it will not beep). Hope this helps.

[@andrebeley8523]

Worked fine. But the analogue hands still don’t move! Maybe something is faulty??

[@marcellosalimbeni1607]

Gli smael sono belli da vedere ma la meccanica… una volta aperti e cambiate le batterie c’è sempre qualcosa che non va (luce, buzzer…)quando rimontati. Alla fine per un orologio sportivo, sostanzialmente “usa e getta” (da battaglia) e per quello che costano non ci compri nemmeno un cinturino… e ci sta tutto. Dall’orologio io fra 2 batterie e mano d’opera spendi praticamente il costo dell’orologio stesso, senza contare che quelle plastiche sono così delicate e di bassa leva, che rischi che ti rompano l’orologio… Grazie per il Video ;)

[@mostafasherifabouali]

Where can i get same watch strap ?

[@CajunTactical]

where can I get the straps and what size are they?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I just mix and match straps from a few different watches.

[@hemanathr2792]

If we replace it do the waterproof gets over

[@PedroPerex]

When are you going to test those Chinese ballistic helmets? Got to check them when it's cold out see if they're brittle. Just put on some longjohns lol. Thanks

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

It is on my list of videos to get done. Because it requires being at the range it has been tough to schedule it. It is not very cold here at this point in the season but I have no concerns about it getting brittle in the cold. At least in my area because it never gets that cold for an extended time.

[@6925guy]

Where do you get the replacement straps on line..

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I just ended up buying different watches and swapping straps around.

[@user-xe5zl3tt3n]

Thanks u sir

[@jstaffordpac]

Do you remember the EBay seller you purchased your watches from?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I do not, sorry.

[@cryptocandyland3699]

Do you have a link to that watch band compass?

[@johnevans2862]

Where did you get that little compass ?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Amazon or Ebay.

[@shaiba5095]

Why didn’t you change the second battery?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

At the time I didnt realize it had two batteries.

[@EtienneDaladin]

can you confirm if you can swim and shower with the Smael?

[@1dedster]

Kinda late, but you can swim with it but you can't shower with it.. the watch can't take hot water

[@D23178]

That screw size is pretty average 😅

[@Bedrock1966]

cr2025

[@marcellosalimbeni1607]

A 10/15 dollari non ci paghi nemmeno un cambio batteria da un orologiaio o compri un cinturino di fascia bassa. Non vale la pena perderci tempo a smontarli (le plastiche sono molto delicate), a meno che non si sia curiosi di vedere com’è fatta la meccanica, che purtroppo, lascia molto a desiderare (certo non sono i G-Schock appunto.) Quando li rimonti poi ti manca sempre qualcosa (luce o buzzer che non funzionano). Io ho solo avuto problemi con sincronizzazione tra parte analogica e parte digitale con alcune marche ed appena comprati (tranne per gli Smael che sono qualitativamente ed esteticamente fatti meglio di tutti, a parere personale). E poi ce ne sono talmente tanti belli e diversi, che alla fine me li sono ricomprati, poi se si scarica la batteria conservo i cinturini e se voglio ne acquisto altri;)

[@freddievara8117]

Just buy another watch cheap enough buying batteries etc. this is as bad as cell battery my son does them. Will give it to him😎🤯

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I agree it is cheap enough to pretty much be disposable.

[@BenUDover]

Anyone know what size band replacement is? 22mm, 19mm etc. my watch has screws.