Watch Battery Replacement in Canada
23 listed shops
Battery Replacement is the most common repair a quartz watch needs. The case back is opened, the exhausted cell is swapped for the correct battery type, and the watch is checked that it runs before it is closed again.
For a standard quartz watch it is usually a short job, but the case matters. Screw-down backs, dive watches and luxury quartz pieces need the right tools and a fresh seal, which is where an independent watchmaker near you is often a better choice than a kiosk.
Opening the case disturbs the gasket, so ask whether the seal is checked and whether a pressure test is offered if you wear the watch in water. Replacing a dying cell promptly also matters: an old battery can leak and damage the movement.
W.J Watch Repair & Supply Inc
Toronto
205 Church St Ste 101, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7, Canada
Right Time
Toronto
65 Front St W Unit 325, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3, Canada
NINE TWO FIVE WATCH REPAIRS AND JEWELLERY REPAIRS
Toronto
Across From Farm Boy, 777 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 2R3, Canada
Maison Sadat - Watch Repair Office
Toronto
50 Silver Star Blvd Unit 204, Scarborough, ON M1V 4W4, Canada
Toronto temps mobile watch repair services ( only by appointments)
Toronto
43 Thorncliffe Park Dr, East York, ON M4H 1J4, Canada
Express Watch Repair
Toronto
309 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 1N2, Canada
The Clock Factory
Toronto
2881 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1J1, Canada
Trillium Watch Service
Toronto
136B Fenmar Dr, North York, ON M9L 1M6, Canada
Classic Time
Toronto
Concourse Level, Exchange Tower, First Canadian Place, 130 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 1A9, Canada
T-H Jewelry & Watches
Toronto
1617 Weston Rd, York, ON M9N 1T8, Canada
L&J Watch Jewellery Repair
Toronto
7131 Bathurst St Ste 107, Thornhill, ON L4J 7Z1, Canada
The360shop
Toronto
1 Bass Pro Mills Dr Kiosk_5b3e1d1aa5509416b4000000, Concord, ON L4K 5W4, Canada
M & M Jewellery & Watches Inc.
Toronto
1255 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1S2, Canada
Roman's Watch & Clock Repair
Toronto
Clarkson Area, 1725 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5J 1J4, Canada
Watch Zone & Jewels
Toronto
4438 Sheppard Ave E Unit 205B, Scarborough, ON M1S 1V2, Canada
Goodtime Jewellers
Toronto
900 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 4A9, Canada
A & S Jewellery & Watch Repair
Toronto
1921 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 4W1, Canada
Hollywood Diamond
Toronto
2369 Yonge St 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M4P 2C8, Canada
Silver touch
Toronto
2900 Warden Ave., Scarborough, ON M1W 2S8, Canada
Dang Jewellry & Repair Service
Toronto
1328 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L4, Canada
Mani Jewellers
Toronto
Level (Across Indigo Books, Royal Bank Plaza - Concourse, 200 Bay St. #102, Toronto, ON M5J 2J6, Canada
Marquess Jewellers
Toronto
next to Good Life Gym, 12 St Clair Ave E Lower Level, Toronto, ON M4T 1L7, Canada
GEM BIJOU - Downtown
Toronto
Concourse Level, 200 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3K2, Canada
Battery Replacement by city
What to expect
What to expect from a watch battery replacement
- What happens
- The case back is opened, the old cell is swapped for the matching battery type, and the watch is checked to make sure it runs before the back is closed.
- Usually the same day
- A standard quartz battery swap is a short job, and same-day or while-you-wait service is common, though it depends on the shop and the watch.
- Water resistance after opening
- Opening the case disturbs the gasket. Ask whether the seal is checked or replaced, and whether a pressure test is offered if you swim with the watch.
- When to go to a watchmaker
- Screw-down case backs, dive watches and luxury quartz pieces are best handled by a watchmaker rather than a kiosk, which may lack the right tools or seals.
- Signs the battery is dying
- On many quartz watches the second hand starts jumping in 4-second steps when the battery is nearly flat; replace it soon, because a leaking cell can damage the movement.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a watch Battery Replacement usually take?
On a standard quartz watch a Battery Replacement is a short job and is often done while you wait. Watches with screw-down backs or that need a pressure test afterwards may have to stay with the shop for longer.
What affects the cost of a Battery Replacement?
The case construction, the type of cell the movement needs, and whether the gasket is replaced and the watch is pressure tested all affect the price. Luxury and dive watches usually involve more work than a simple snap-back case.
Should I take my watch to a watchmaker or a kiosk for Battery Replacement?
A kiosk can handle a basic snap-back quartz watch, but screw-down backs, dive watches and luxury quartz pieces are better handled by a watchmaker with the proper case tools and seals. That also protects the water resistance of the watch.
What are the signs a watch needs Battery Replacement?
On many quartz watches the seconds hand starts jumping in larger steps when the cell is nearly flat, or the watch starts losing time or stops. Replace the battery soon, because an exhausted cell can leak and damage the movement.
How do I find Battery Replacement near me?
Choose your city on this page to see independent workshops that list Battery Replacement, then contact one directly to check whether they can handle your case type and water-resistance needs.