Omega Seamaster Quartz - Battery Replacement
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Hi all, seeking a little advice please.
My Omega Seamaster, quartz, that I have owned since 2005, requires a battery. It's been 5 years since it's last replacement, and hasn't been out the box since!!
Given the watch doesn't see much use these days, I'm inclined to consider replacing the battery myself. It's not the cost, but more an interest. I've replaced many batteries over the years on cheaper watches, would the learned agree or disagree that they're essentially all the same, and as long as I was careful and put a thin smear of grease on the seal I couldn't go wrong??
My Omega Seamaster, quartz, that I have owned since 2005, requires a battery. It's been 5 years since it's last replacement, and hasn't been out the box since!!
Given the watch doesn't see much use these days, I'm inclined to consider replacing the battery myself. It's not the cost, but more an interest. I've replaced many batteries over the years on cheaper watches, would the learned agree or disagree that they're essentially all the same, and as long as I was careful and put a thin smear of grease on the seal I couldn't go wrong??
rash_decision said:
Hi all, seeking a little advice please.
My Omega Seamaster, quartz, that I have owned since 2005, requires a battery. It's been 5 years since it's last replacement, and hasn't been out the box since!!
Given the watch doesn't see much use these days, I'm inclined to consider replacing the battery myself. It's not the cost, but more an interest. I've replaced many batteries over the years on cheaper watches, would the learned agree or disagree that they're essentially all the same, and as long as I was careful and put a thin smear of grease on the seal I couldn't go wrong??
I did exactly the same to my 2011 Seamaster, 4 years ago (original lasted 5 years)My Omega Seamaster, quartz, that I have owned since 2005, requires a battery. It's been 5 years since it's last replacement, and hasn't been out the box since!!
Given the watch doesn't see much use these days, I'm inclined to consider replacing the battery myself. It's not the cost, but more an interest. I've replaced many batteries over the years on cheaper watches, would the learned agree or disagree that they're essentially all the same, and as long as I was careful and put a thin smear of grease on the seal I couldn't go wrong??
Purchased the original battery type for under £5
Seal grease from Amazon
I marked the case with felt pen. Undid & replaced battery. A light greasing of seal. Tightened back to the pen mark.
There are videos specific to Seamaster on YouTube
Takes all of 5 minutes!
Mine gets a light splash at most, no diving !
I purchased a watch tool kit. But long nose pliers will work if careful. Back wasn’t that tight.
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