First you need tools:

- Needle Nose Pliers

- Small screwdriver (same as glasses)

- Tweezers

- Optional (a more professional Watch Repair kit)

Before you start, it’s recommended to get a professional or official watch maker to do it to avoid further complications.

Replacing a battery:

- Check the back and use the Needle nose pliers and the small screw driver to remove the six notches

- If it’s tight then go to a professional watch maker to avoid potentially damaging the watch

- Be very careful, this procedure could leave your watch scratched

Before you send your watch for servicing, make sure to do the basic check to avoid waste of energy and time.

1. Is your watch stem pushed in?

2. Is the dial (watch hands) or dial markers (the numbers or Roman Numerals) in the right place? (it could be blocking the dial from moving)

3. Rusty watch? This maybe lethal and you might need to buy a new watch.

Maintaining a watch requires regular maintenance, although a watch last long without repairs, it’s better to regularly have it checked to avoid potential bigger repair cost in the future. Cleaning must be done every 2 years, batteries and seals must also be replaced. Maintenance or servicing is best done every 3 years.

To maintain the watch do the following:

1. Clean your watch with a regular soft and dry cloth.
2. Don’t let it come in contact with any perfumes, alcohol or gas.
3. Crown is pushed in to avoid dust or water from coming in
4. Be careful, avoid scratches
5. Remove watches when doing physical work, hot showers, baths, hot tubs or sauna.
6. Don’t let your watch gets exposed in rapid change of temperature
7. Keep your watches in a cool and dry place
8. Remove or Change dead batteries to avoid harm in movement
9. Water resistant models should get the seals checked every 2 years.
10. Repairs or Servicing must be done by the official dealer.
11. Exposure to saltwater must be avoided, if not make sure to rinse with fresh water straight away
12. If moisture is see inside the crystal then get it serviced right away

Online watch shops normally sell their watches lower than the market price, as they do have lower overhead expenses. It’s convenient, as your watch is delivered in your doorstep. However, you have to make sure that you buy from Accredited retailers to avoid fakes and replicas. Make sure to confirm with the brand to make sure that you get the original one for the money that you pay.

Advantages:

• Great Deals
• Compare watches
• Discounts
• Quick Window shopping
• Find authorized dealers

Disadvantages

• Counterfeits
• Warranties
• Many e-commerce watch shops are not authorized to sell

It’s safer to check the watch brand’s official website to find out who are authorized dealers and buy from those official ones. Take note that not all of them have authorized dealers online.

When you do purchase check the following:

- Spending limit

- Have you researched the seller thoroughly?

- Is the seller an authorized dealer?

- Can you find the seller’s contact details?

- Seller’s feedback?

- Is there a privacy policy?

- Is there a warranty?

- Is there a return policy?

- Read everything especially the small prints