Watch batteries are essential to keeping your quartz watches running. I've replaced many watch batteries over the years and I find replacing batteries myself to be convenient and save a little money.
I don't believe in skimping on watch battery quality or price. I also don't believe its wise to use alkaline batteries in watches since they can burst and corrode.
For your convenience, I've put together a list of Amazon affiliate links to common watch batteries from reputable companies like Duracell, Energizer, and Switzerland's Renata.
Quality SR626SW / 377 Watch Batteries on Amazon
Quality SR621SW / 364 Watch Batteries on Amazon
Quality SR916SW / 373 Watch Batteries on Amazon
Quality SR920SW / 370 / 371 Watch Batteries on Amazon
Quality SR927SW / 395 / 399 Watch Batteries on Amazon
If you are new to watch battery replacement, you'll want to watch plenty of Youtube videos to get familiar with the process, buy a basic watch repair kit, and get a case-back press for snapping cases back into place. Since there is a chance that you'll mess up, I'd suggest only changing batteries on your lower price watches. For example, you can set a threshold of $75 watches or less. For more expensive watches from brands like Bulova or Movado, you may want to take your watch to a qualified jeweler or watch repair specialist.
As a cautionary note, you'll also want to make sure that children or pets can't accidentally eat any of your watch batteries. If someone does, they need immediate medical attention. Eating a watch battery can result in very dangerous burns to the esophagus. I've looked into the battery warnings on watches and you should read my post--
TGIF: A Warning About Watch Batteries.
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