What kind of battery does my watch need?

You can look in your owner’s manual for the specific model and watch battery size. Other methods include doing a quick google search with the brand name and model number or opening up the watch to read the number on the battery. 116 and 377 are common watch battery types to look out for.

Is there a standard size watch battery?

There is no such thing as “standard watch battery” – most common watch batteries include SR626SW (377), SR920SW, CR1216, CR2016, CTL920, MT621, etc. But, there is no a “standard watch battery”.

Do all watches take the same size batteries?

All watch batteries are not the same. We have 2 basic types, 1.55 volt silver oxide batteries and 3.0 volt lithium batteries. We stock about 55 different sizes of these 2 types of batteries. A watch movement takes a specific size and type of battery and they cannot be interchanged.

How much should a battery replacement cost for a watch?

Pricing on a battery change ranges from as low as about $15 to upwards of $45 to $60 to reseal and pressure test a water resistant timepiece after switching out the battery. Some complicated watches that are hybrid quartz and chronograph movements can cost $65 to $95 for a battery change.

What size is a 377 battery?

Product Specifications for 377 Silver Oxide Button Cell Battery

Can I replace my watch battery myself?

Having your watch battery replaced by a jeweller might not be particularly expensive, but changing it yourself is cheaper, saves time, and, in many cases, quite an easy process. Follow the simple guide below, and you’ll be able to replace your battery in a few quick and easy minutes.

What does SW mean on a battery?

Battery Suffixes: In the Silver Oxide range of batteries you will often see a different suffix to the same battery reference. For example you can get a SR1130W and a SR1130SW. The ¨SW¨ refers to use in low drain devices whereas the ¨W¨ refers to high drain devices.

What size batteries do most watches take?

As battery technology and production improved, many producers shifted to the most popular watch batteries, listed above. The most consistent brands for batteries, are Shinola, Michael Kors and Nixon. All newer watch brands, they use commonly made swiss watch movements, and they use watch battery types, 364, 371 or 377.

What battery can I use instead of 377?

377 Watch Battery SR626SW and equivalent button cell batteries – SR626, SR626W, SR66, D377, V377, AG4, GP377, SB-AW, 377.

Are 357 and 377 batteries the same?

357 batteries are 11.6 x 5.4 mm batteries, while 377 batteries are 6.8 x 2.6 mm batteries – they differ in size, capacity, and other important features making them anything but compatible.

What is the difference between W and SW battery?

In the Silver Oxide range of batteries you will often see a different suffix to the same battery reference. For example you can get a SR1130W and a SR1130SW. The ¨SW¨ refers to use in low drain devices whereas the ¨W¨ refers to high drain devices.

Which is better alkaline or silver oxide?

Also, silver-oxide batteries under the same conditions, on average, feature 10-40% larger capacity – due to the more stable output voltage and larger capacity, silver-oxide batteries feature ~15-50% better energy density when compared with the alkaline batteries.

How do I know what size battery to buy?

In order to calculate the size of the battery you need, you will have to to calculate the expected consumption in a day and divide this sum (in watts per day) by the direct current voltage (in volts). It is not recommended to let some batteries, especially lead-acid batteries, discharge to less than 50%.