Watch Battery Replacement in Singapore
20 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.
Heng Radio - Watch Repairs & Servicing
Singapore
11 Collyer Quay, #03-07A The Arcade, Singapore 049317
Global Watch Service Centre Pte Ltd
Singapore
333 #02-18 Kreta Ayer Rd, Singapore 080333
WatchRepair.com.sg - Luxury Watch Servicing
Singapore
1 Park Road, #03-62, Singapore 059108
Watch/Clock Service & Repair Centre
Singapore
Blk 29 Bendemeer Rd, #01-111 inside market, Singapore 330029
Lee Seo Choon Electronic & Watches
Singapore
#01-116 Clementi West Street 2, Market & Food Center, Block 726, Singapore 120726
K2 Watch Co
Singapore
810 Geylang Rd, #04-01 City Plaza, Singapore 409286
Horology Watch Laboratory Pte Ltd
Singapore
100 Orchard Rd, #02-29 Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall, Singapore 238840
Tai Wah Watches & Clocks
Singapore
180 Bencoolen St, #01-43, Singapore 189646
Dr. Watch
Singapore
215 Bedok North Street 1, #01-83, Singapore 460215
JW Horological Gallery
Singapore
3 Pickering St, #01-50 Nankin Row, Singapore 048660
Time Care
Singapore
1 Park Road, #02-29, Singapore 059108
H2 HUB TIMEPIECE (AMK HUB)
Singapore
53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #B2 - 12, Singapore 569933
Lee Teo Heng Watch & Trading
Singapore
#01-54, 1 Tanjong Pagar Plz, Singapore 082001
Anvin Watch Service Centre
Singapore
210 Lor 8 Toa Payoh, #01-96, Singapore 310210
Timezone Watch Trading
Singapore
5 Koek Rd, #02-04, Singapore 228796
The Watch Kakis
Singapore
5014 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, #04/05 TECHPLACE II, Singapore 569881
Horology Services by Cortina Holdings Limited
Singapore
15 Stamford Rd, #01-74/75/76 Capitol Singapore, Singapore 178906
H2 Hub Timepiece
Singapore
3011 Bedok Industrial Park E, Singapore 489977
Lee Seo Choon Watch Dealer
Singapore
756 Upper Serangoon Rd, #02-45 Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre, Singapore 534626
Miki Watches
Singapore
335 Smith St, #01-121, Singapore 050335
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.