Watch Battery Replacement in London, Ontario — Done While You Wait

When your watch stops, it is easy to fear the worst. Most of the time, it is simply a dead battery — and that is a quick fix. I replace watch batteries in-store here in London, Ontario, usually while you wait, on most makes and models. No appointment needed; bring it in and I will take care of it.

It’s usually just the battery

A watch that has stopped, is running slow, or is ticking the second hand in little four-second jumps is almost always telling you the battery is done. Before you replace the watch or pay for a service you do not need, let me test it — often a fresh cell is all it takes.

I reseal the case properly

Changing a battery is not just popping the back off. The gasket that keeps moisture out has to seat correctly, and the case back has to close with the right pressure. I reseal the case properly so your watch keeps its water resistance — the step a lot of quick-change kiosks skip. If your watch is rated for water, I will tell you honestly whether it should be pressure-tested before you trust it near the pool.

Most brands, done at my bench

Fashion watches, quality Swiss pieces, and older watches with delicate movements are all handled in-store at my own bench, so your watch never gets shipped out. And if it turns out a watch needs more than a battery — a new crown, a fresh seal, or movement work — I will explain exactly what is going on and what your options are before anything is done.

Bring it in

If your watch has stopped, come by the shop on Wharncliffe Road South. There is no appointment needed, and most of the time I will have it ticking again before you leave.