Since fitting a new battery in my wife`s Tissot digital wrist watch the hands now go in reverse! What can I do?
Turn the battery around
Posted on Apr 10, 2008
mcdevito75 here, All our friends here at fixya could be correct. Look for a small watch repair shop in your area. I myself have never heard of this problem, but is possible. The battery installed could be in backwards, as to say. Wrong polarity, flip the battery over in it:s seat in the watch. The quartz mechanism also could have gone hay wire on you, if so, the watch has had it.
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It sounds like the battery might be in backwards. They do
have polarity,...it DOES matter how it goes in. Try opening it, and
flip the battery to see if that helps.
Mark
Posted on Mar 06, 2008
Bikie,
It would be easier to tell you more if the age of the watch was posted, but not knowing that I am going to assume it is less then 3 yrs old and in good shape. He goofed! Never be afraid of asking someones experience level when working on something that belongs to you, find out if they are just a clerk in a jewelry store and are getting paid minimum wage and care more about their paycheck then your watch, OR if they have been doing it forever and care if you come back again! "IF" the watch is older then I assumed, or in questionable condition (a few bumps and scratches) then it may have nothing to do with the fact that the battery was just replaced, it really could be it's "time" to expire, pardon the pun!
Posted on Dec 01, 2007
It really sounds as though you do need to take it to someone (again), sorry. I would highly suggest that you ask others (family & friends) if any of them have had any work done on watches in your area, (word of mouth is very valuble) and when going to a retailer, ask lots of questions. ex- Do you typically work on this brand? Do you do many watch repairs? Is the person who will be working on my watch here so that I might speak directly to them? Also kep in mind that the batteries that go in watches are just like any other battery, they can die while sitting in a retail store, if you think this might be the case...go back to the place and ask that they take out the one they put in and test it! Good luck.
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The new battery was fitted by a local jeweller who is not necessarily a knowledgable watch man!
Thanks Crafty 1, but I`m still not sure hoe to fix it. I`ll probably try another jeweller, as you imply. Any other ideas? The watch is less than three yrs old.
LCD Digital Quartz Sports Wrist Watch
Battery Replacement
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