However, lithium batteries are a longer-lasting type of watch battery, typically found in medium to premium-grade watches, and contain three-volt cells, which means, on average, the last 15-20% longer than silver oxide and alkaline batteries. With 1.5-volt cells, silver oxide and alkaline watch batteries are the shortest lasting batteries, with both losing power at a similar rate. The chemistry in a watch battery is what keeps the hands ticking, and the kind of chemistry you choose will influence the longevity of your watch battery. If you are concerned with how fast your watch battery loses power or are looking for a long-lasting watch battery, contact your local watch battery replacement specialist for expert advice.ĭid you know: Watch brands such as Citizen now offer eco-safe technology which claims to provide a watch battery that “lasts forever” while the likes of Cartier and Rolex have mechanical mechanisms that run solely on the movement of your wrist, meaning you don’t need a watch battery at all. You can increase the longevity of your watch battery by storing your watch in a cool, dry area – the hotter your watch and battery get, the quicker it will lose power. For instance, if you store a silver oxide battery at 21☌, it will lose approximately 10% of its power every year.
Although, mAh isn’t the only factor to consider – storage temperature also influences how long a watch battery will last. Watch battery manufacturers measure longevity in milliamp-hours (mAh) and the higher the mAh, the longer the battery will last. On average, watch batteries last up to four years however, replacement watch batteries may only last between one and two years depending on the battery specs. However, while we rely on watch battery replacement specialists to tell us which battery is suitable for our watch, it’s good to know the basics so you can make an informed decision when choosing a long-lasting watch battery.įrom battery chemistry to easy-to-read codes engraved on your current watch battery, there are several things to look out for before embarking on watch battery replacement. At one time in your life, it’s likely you would have had your watch battery replaced, in which case you probably took your watch into your local watch repair shop.
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