Watch Battery Replacement in Switzerland
12 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.
Babich
Geneva
Rue De-Grenus 10, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
CONSUL 1, Horlogerie & Bijouterie
Geneva
Rue de Lausanne 26, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
Atelier des Bergues
Geneva
Rue Rousseau 1, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
Uhren-Boutique 25 Steinauer & Co.
Zurich
Universitätstrasse 47, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
MISTER MINIT Zürich SBB
Zurich
Museumstrasse 1 Bahnhofquai, Passage 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Fix Repair
Zurich
ShopVille - Zürich Hauptbahnhof Aufgang, Gessnerallee, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Hirsch (Schweiz) AG
Basel
St. Jakobs-Strasse 397, 4022 Basel, Switzerland
Uhrenreparaturen
Bern
Kramgasse 84, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
Lüthi Uhrenservice GmbH
Bern
Marktgasse 56/2.OG, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
Swatch Spitalgasse
Bern
Spitalgasse 4, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
Hirsch (Schweiz) AG
Bern
Marktgasse 46, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
CHRIST Watches & Jewelery
Bern
Neuengasse 40, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
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.