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@lorilaw26044 жыл бұрын
What is the back doesn't have a Groove
@jordandesigns57974 жыл бұрын
What if the back doesn't have a groove like yours? this doesnt work for me
@SueJerrems11 ай бұрын
First person who helps you get the back replaced without buying a new tool
@lindsayperry11915 ай бұрын
My 11 year old was able to change her watch battery by herself because of your video. Thanks!
@SoulCapture Жыл бұрын
I tried every other KZbin instruction on how to press back a pesky back that refused to pop back in. Brute force, press with a plank of wood, press down full body weight with handle of spanner, hammer, pliers , bice grip... nothing worked, I had resigned to taking it to a shop untill I searched one last time and found your method. No need for one dollar store as I already had everything. I lined everything up and turned till I heard that pop... was either going to be cracked watch face 😅, or the back popping in. No cracked glass, kudos to your instructions, gentle and steadily increasing pressure is the trick, thank you! 🙏
@voiceofhislove865011 ай бұрын
Thank you sooooooooo much! I moved to the country and we have no jewelry repair shops for miles. Your video is perfect for me to do it myself. I own many watches and they usually go out near the same time. Now I'm ready when they do.
@carlyle17763 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, my husband has 5 or so watches that need new batteries. I can't seem to find any good watch repair shops in the area, and a local jewelry store quoted me $50 per watch! I plan to knock them all out this weekend. You're the best!
@edwardfletcher77903 жыл бұрын
Some watches require a special tool to unscrew. But I'm guessing you're not talking about Dive watches.
@stuartmcdonald51725 жыл бұрын
i spent about 3 hours yesterday trying to get a watch back off an older Victorianox. No joy after watching a half dozen videos but that method for popping the case back on is ingenious and i modified it to help me remove the back of my watch. this video is canadian ingenuity at its finest. Thanks so much.
@WarrenMandy5 ай бұрын
So straight to the point with very clear instructions. I like this guy. Five Star video.
@painterly494 жыл бұрын
This worked, took much more pressure than I thought. Thank you. During Covid couldn’t do the jewelers.
@jessicadraper96845 жыл бұрын
This worked perfectly! Love the important safety tip about using a felt pad on the crystal side. And sure enough, simple household tools work even better than watch repair kits. Thank you!
@djbethell Жыл бұрын
You can also unscrew the back with a rubber ball. Has worked for me every time.
@jessicadraper9684 Жыл бұрын
@@djbethell Intriguing! I'll have to try that! :)
@djbethell Жыл бұрын
@@jessicadraper9684 It's best if it's half-deflated.
@jessicadraper9684 Жыл бұрын
@@djbethell 👍
@AnthonyCarrTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris Notap! I have been just buying replacement cheap watches since having a jeweler change the battery was costing MORE than a new watch!
@rikkmendoza66532 жыл бұрын
Freakin' awesome educational video! I was literally going to jewelry store to change battery because I was informed by "them" that a special tool needed to change battery but your video showed us how to do it ourselves. I so love learning new things, whatever it may be, because the more I know, the less I know. Thank you so much. Gratitude, Appreciation & Respects....from San Antonio, Texas
@patticrowley6531 Жыл бұрын
I was struggling to find the right "tool' to remove the backing on my watch. I finally found a small, cake spatula that was thin enough to pop the cover right off! Appreciate your video!!
@77deveraАй бұрын
This will save me about $30 bucks every time I need to change my watch batteries!
@garyrevis9843 Жыл бұрын
Worked perfectly. Clamp was not required for my watch. Strong thumbs! Was able to bring a watch back to life after being told by multiple jewelers they wouldn't change it due to the water resistant warranty. Thank you!
@djmikio5 жыл бұрын
The clamp hack to provide the pressure to re-seal the back plate was brilliant! I just put it to good use :)
@Clauriffo8 жыл бұрын
I just watched 10 videos about the same and yours is by far the best. Thanks for the clear video and explanation.
@Pythonaria3 жыл бұрын
Just changed the battery in my Lorus ladies watch. The C clamp worked a treat. Thank you for this really useful video.
@ZeroChillArita2 жыл бұрын
This video just saved my bacon just now bought a Quartz watch at the thrift store really nice looking almost like new didn't realize the darn thing wasn't working and I'm not paying someone a arm and a leg for something I can probably do myself god bless good ol reliable KZbin and god bless your quick and easy insightful video
@JoshBruin7710 ай бұрын
Thank you for the knowledge! I just got a crazy deal on some watches that only need new batters. $35 dollars for 5 watches that are brand new and sell for $130 a piece. I'm going to replace the batteries and attempt to sell them.
@georgewait14945 жыл бұрын
A great video, all the stupid stuff cut out. More videos should be like this. Clean, concise, and simplistic.
@CryptoAshkn2 жыл бұрын
Here after getting lazy and now have 6 dead watches lol
@Syhntax6 ай бұрын
I have 4 now, should I wait for my other 2?
@whyte2445 ай бұрын
3 😂
@platnum9605 ай бұрын
@@CryptoAshkn lucky....I have like 9😫
@TechnetiumCorp6 жыл бұрын
this guy LOVES the dollar store
@chrisnotap6 жыл бұрын
It’s handy for some things.
@bluebrickwall32076 жыл бұрын
Anon - Why do you hate free markets?
@E_GIBSON4 жыл бұрын
Don't blame him, especially if you are frugal or like a lot of people, on a budget.
@angelicarojero4 жыл бұрын
He is just trying to save you money
@dawntraylor3093 жыл бұрын
Me too!! Good on him!! Lol
@supederson97287 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this! Last time my watch died it cost me $15 to have the battery replaced, this time, following your instructions, a dollar for the battery! Thanks again!
@zeecaptainz Жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir! You just saved me a lot of money by teaching me this. Lately, the prices of changing a battery watch went insane and I need to change the battery on 4 of my watches. Thank you again!
@Mr.Grinch510 Жыл бұрын
I just paid $26 to have two done and that’s the last time that’s gonna happen. Thank you for the tutorial.
@toastedtoast58535 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Never had a watch before and my Grandpa gave it to me as a gift. Now I know how to change the battery!
@bushmaster78104 жыл бұрын
clamp went crazy putting the back in place. huge thanks bossman
@louiscarrillo5873 Жыл бұрын
i was gonna throw it away. saw your video, got the tools , followed your instructions , and now i have a new battery in the watch and its working again. you are a prince sir. fixin' it was pretty satisfying :) . liked and subbed :)
@chrisnotap Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@richprice24785 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I knew it wasn't rocket science,, but didn't know how to do it before I watched your video.
@SagittariusBabe877 жыл бұрын
I'm excited to try changing and replacing batteries on many AVON watches I own. I hope to save some money doing this method. I'm tired of paying the watch repair shop to replace dead batteries in my watches. Really good video! Thank you!
@waqasshireen2500 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton just follow ur instructions and be able to replace my son's watch battery. May u always enjoy your good time 😊
@laverdadtriunfaАй бұрын
Wow, the second method is what I need to do because I try so hard and do not succeed. Thank you so much for the information
@mclrose7 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I marked the back of the watch with a marker so I could put it back the exact same way, which was really helpful.
@Leib336 жыл бұрын
I've done this plenty of times over the years and was always able to snap the back on easily, but I have a Timex who's back was particularly stubborn. I already bought a watch case press from Amazon. It was only $10.00, but I already had the tools you showed. So yeah....insert regret face here lol. I can attest to your methods though as being a reasonable work around and they should help a lot of people. Thanks for making this video, this is why the DIYers on KZbin are such a great bunch of people!
@karenroussos10097 ай бұрын
This video saved me so much money. I had the tools but couldn't get the back off. Now I know.
@smartchick6492 жыл бұрын
He’s my favorite, straight to the point. Love him.🥰
@GailSmith-l9c3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I just wondered how hard it was to change a battery. This was really cool.
@itsbritney8itch3 жыл бұрын
Just changed the battery on my watch by watching your video , luckily the back snapped in so I didn’t have to clamp it , thanks again!
@voraciousreader33416 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your excellent video with admirable brevity!! There are how-to videos on replacing watch batteries on YT that are *_18 MINUTES_* long, which is my idea of Hades….so much needless and dare I say unconscious repetition without the helping hand of an editor,man’s a lot of wasted time. This is wonderful!
@spacescienceguy4 ай бұрын
Brilliant, I just changed my battery for the first time thanks to this video. The hardest parts were getting the screw back in without forceps, and getting the lid back on with just my bodyweight. But I got there.
@paulsorensen7110 Жыл бұрын
The c-clamp idea is genius! It worked perfectly. BTW I reduced the number of moving parts to juggle, by removing the cover on the sticky side of the circular pad. I stuck the coin right to it. Fewer things to adjust in the clamp. I use a hobby/craft magnifier on a stand for the close work. Thanks for all the useful info!
@ArkRed12 жыл бұрын
My sister went to a jeweler who charged her $90 American for a battery and replacement. Rip off time at the jewelry store. Her husband has since learned how to replace the battery which saves her a bunch of $$$. There are jewelry stores who will rip off people, and say they are giving them a good deal saying that they won't find the battery any cheaper anywhere else. Hmmm. Try the $ store or Walmart.
@donnayoung21694 жыл бұрын
Can’t thank you enough for posting this! So glad to have a solution for what seemed impossible. Now I have my watch back! God bless you! ❤️
@reneehilscher61763 жыл бұрын
This is useful! I’m not interested in Going to the jeweller just to change my watch battery during these times! Thanks for the detailed video.
@chrisnotap3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jamesbizs3 жыл бұрын
These times? It’s June 2021. “These times” has been over for months.
@jonathansharp85715 жыл бұрын
Everything is so complex. You just made this wonderfully simple! Thank you!
@elianasmith63302 ай бұрын
Your videos are incredibly helpful. Please keep sharing such valuable content. Thank you!
@chrisnotap2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@lazaruscomplexofficial3 жыл бұрын
Thank you i love to be able to learn things like this!
@chrisnotap3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@lazaruscomplexofficial3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisnotap i did! For my specific watch i did end up having to get a special tool. This is still great to know for other watches i own
@Ulbre4 жыл бұрын
this worked a treat.....already had a pack of assorted batteries from the dollar store...actually less than a dollar with exchange rate.....so ended up being a 5 cent fix! Cheers
@farbod-3267 Жыл бұрын
this is one of the best videos I watched in KZbin! Thanks man!
@WhoWereTheDancingIsraelis5 жыл бұрын
Fortunately, I didn't need the C clamp :) Worked like a charm. Thank you!
@Mr_Tecumseh6 жыл бұрын
I cant believe I did not watch this until now. I will never pay to have a watch replaced again on a watch, ever, unless maybe its a rolex, but otherwise I'm doing it from now on. Thanks for the video.
@tbeezi5703 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have a dozen watches that need batteries. Thanks for the tutorial and making it simple :)
@BarbAF1004 жыл бұрын
I thought I'd never get that back on; glad I watched your video. I had to position the clamp In a couple of places to get the back down all the way, but it worked!
@chrisnotap4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@ulax28074 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you, I changed batteries in two of my watches for the very first time!! Yay! Time and money saving tips! Thanks again! 👍
@rickevans330503 жыл бұрын
Just changed my watch battery with new one, four for $1, procured from Dollar Tree. :-) Thanks for this video.
@barbaraberkley26812 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I never heard a click, but the back is on. Worked great!
@richbinaz3 жыл бұрын
Your 2nd method worked great for me, as I don't have the thumb strength anymore due to arthritis. I just modified it a bit to use 2 socket wrench sockets that matched the size of the bezel and the back, then clamped as you did. There was no audible pop, but I could feel it click in
@thisguy72544 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was dumbfounded on how to get the actual battery out. Didn't realize that plastic piece was removable.
@jfiorello685 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it worked! It took a bit more force than I thought it would but otherwise, much better than paying someone else to do it.
@lolipop98974 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this video will help so much and FINALLY someone who can explain what he is doing and in a way that a dummy like me can understand 😄 tnx again, much love :)
@bobcoleman69943 жыл бұрын
Just did this! Worked flawlessly!!! Yhank you so much!!!!
@ArkRed12 жыл бұрын
I have four small screws holding my back on, so no problem removing it. Just wanted to see where the battery was placed in the watch. I have a cheap watch repair kit, and it will come in handy for another railroad watch I have that needs tension to remove the back. Thanks for the tutorial.
@xiesuli83466 жыл бұрын
The clamp worked like magic!! Thanks for the great idea. 😊
@gws53146 жыл бұрын
I struggled with putting the lid back on...and the clamp solved everything! :D My thumbs are now sore from previous attempts :(
@CarthagoMike4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! Ofcourse my watch battery just had to die during the lockdown, but managed to replace it myself :)
@colleenmurphy65295 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I changed out the battery in no time. Good, useful video.
@robertthomas7910 Жыл бұрын
Used the c clamp method and it worked a dream. Many thanks
@patdthomas6 жыл бұрын
Easy peasy, chicken dinner... or something like that. Great simple way to replace watch batteries. I thank you for these great tips!
@brightwarmhearth6 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen on this subject!
@009heidi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much...I got the back off my very old Seiko and clicked it back on again. Now that I know how to do this, I will order a battery to see if it still works (I used the tiniest flat screw driver).
@butterflygirl92982 жыл бұрын
Thanks to watching this I was able to fix my own watch.🙂
@leemarson73504 жыл бұрын
Nice simple straightforward video. Thank you!
@kimbeau45875 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, got the back off which was a miracle, going to get the new battery now.. great video.. thanks.. Kim.
@kimbeau45875 жыл бұрын
Found a replacement battery a tiny 6mm one, code number 377 which is the new number for SR626SW (handy to know if anyone needs one) Au $3 and put it in.. put the back on the watch but it won't click down... I think its still not locked down.. I didn't buy the C clamp etc that you use.. as I only found the battery late Friday night.. I did sandwich it between 2 soft things and stood on it, still didn't click down..
@thinkingimpaired56635 жыл бұрын
There are great videos on this subject and are short and to the point. Your video is a great video.
@sibac005 жыл бұрын
You're amazing 😍 how simple and not too much yaping to kill 30 minutes on simple battery replacement Thank you ✌️
@mikezimmerman27865 жыл бұрын
worked great, tired of the problem, he solved it.
@EthanScarlett3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, I have no idea why i've been paying someone to do such a simple job, thanks for this haha
@kountdankulavladtheinhaler5043 жыл бұрын
No one wants to mention the small, however crucial bit about the seal and lever realignment... THIS ,ghouls & goblins, is the difference between the free revival of an old ticker in the castle and $50 at the jeweler. Thx from the bottom of my black heart, youtube watch human! Chris of the noble House of Notap, You have my eternal gratitude. Imma dance at your wedding and ressurect you at your funeral!💨🦇
@lmbm19576 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, like many other people looked at 2 or 3 other videos before I got to yours and yours looked the safest bet so as to not damage the watch. I had bought two vintage watches that needed new batteries, which I replaced, but then the back would not go on. Needless to say the back of both are now on and watches all intact. Thankyou
@faliray48895 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was going to take my watch to a jeweler, but after watching your video I was able to install a battery in a few minutes.
@catmadwoman6 жыл бұрын
THank you very much. I guessed how to do it but thought I'd need a jewellers to do it. Easy as pie. The hardest part was getting the back to slot in properly but it clicked eventually. Brute force and ignorance.
@winky8313 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed, and strait to the point. Thank you!
@SanguinaryStrife5 жыл бұрын
This... was the best video ever!! Straight to the point! I love it! And very helpful, thank you!
@Peter.Jensen5 жыл бұрын
Great instruction and calm voice, I am happy 😃 thanks for taking time to share this.
@deborahhardy7457 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I watched another video and it wasn't thorough. Yours was perfect for me and the problems I was having!.
@kendrapierce87474 жыл бұрын
This video saved my sanity!!! Thank you!!!!
@jadamccoy8376 Жыл бұрын
Straight to the point! Love it, thank you!❣️
@akhiltamse92253 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot sir,,,,the way and technique of explaining was so easy and superbbb
@chrisnotap3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome
@therealestatemovieguy Жыл бұрын
brilliant... never knew it was so simple... great video.. thanks
@alcippe34375 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! No extra money used!
@jeffreylabarbera39257 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I'm an above average DIY'r and blame the availability of KZbin for the laziness of my problem solving abilities. That said, your video regarding replacing the back of a watch with c-clamp & coin (for people reading this, please watch the video because I am not mentioning all BASIC things needed) was ABSOLUTE GENIUS!! Took me more time to pull & replace tools from my tool box to finish the job! Thanks!
@honeybdream6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a store wanted $20 to change my watch battery❗️
@10thcoastwavesound656 жыл бұрын
honeybdream same here I rather did mine at home
@lollipopyummy13895 жыл бұрын
honeybdream why 20?! It only costs 2, glad u didn't get scammed
@ninpeg44415 жыл бұрын
@@lollipopyummy1389 My Grandmother got a watch for retirement and the guy at the store charged here $75 to change it. It was a nice watch but $75? That is just too much
@delay15 жыл бұрын
At the watch repair store it said that it will be 1$ :))))))
@skyeric8754 жыл бұрын
$20 is a deal. A guy took me for a ride in a high end mall for $40 changing a battery for an Armani Exchange watch
@user-vl1bo6pf7g3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this, I'm working on a near identical Roots watch !
@madelinecheney79657 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We used a pair of tweezers to pry the back off and it worked great.
@DustineNannette7 жыл бұрын
Thanks..worked great for me! Appreciate your taking the time. I clicked on your ad so hopefully you'll make a penny or two.
@tamsindance5 жыл бұрын
You’ve saved me a fortune. Thank you so so much for sharing!
@avavictoriasongbird6 ай бұрын
We put a piece of felt on both sides of the watch face and carefully use plyers. Adjust the plyers toward the center of the watch back and carefully press. We always hear the snap provided the back is placed correctly. We have no need for the clamp ceremony...but a nice touch for a person who has a work bench😊
@saracombs79472 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video and the tips! I just replaced a battery using your method. Got the case closed on the very first try. Two felt pads, two U.S. quarters, and a C-clamp. I have a Timex Weekender 31 mm watch that I love. Thrilled that I could replace the battery on my own. Thank you!!
@shelley71472 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Saved me a trip to town!
@danhougen78614 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great video. I needed the C-clamp / vice grip method and it worked. Thank you!