Watch Battery Replacement in Central Singapore

At our workshop, battery replacement ranges from S$10–S$35 for everyday watches, S$35–S$50 for luxury and sports watches, and S$50–S$150 for complicated or vintage pieces. The exact price is confirmed before we start — no surprises. Waterproof testing is included in every service at no extra charge. WhatsApp us a photo for a fast estimate on any watch.

Most battery replacements are completed while you wait — typically 15 to 30 minutes including the waterproof test before and after. You don't need to leave your watch with us. Walk in, sit down, and collect it before you go.

Opening the case breaks the original factory seal. Without re-testing after closing, there's no way to know if the watch is still water-resistant. We test before opening (to check existing seal condition) and after closing (to confirm the service restored it). You watch both tests happen in real time. This is standard at authorised service centres — we bring that same process to a walk-in service.

No appointment needed for battery replacements. Walk in anytime during our opening hours — daily 1:30PM to 7PM — and we'll see to your watch straight away. We're one minute from Chinatown MRT Exit C.

If your watch is still under the manufacturer's original warranty, we recommend returning it to the authorised service centre to keep that warranty intact. For watches out of warranty, servicing with us won't affect any future warranty — there isn't one to lose. We always tell you this honestly upfront.

Renata batteries are Swiss-made and are the cell used by Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, and other Swiss brands in their authorised service centres. They're known for zero mercury content, very low self-discharge, and consistent voltage output. Japanese brands like Maxell and Murata/Sony are equally reliable and are used by Seiko, Citizen, and Casio factories. We stock both and recommend the right one for your watch's calibre and manufacturer preference.

Most quartz watch batteries last 2–3 years under normal use. Watches with backlights, alarms, or chronograph functions drain faster — often 1–2 years. Don't leave a dead battery sitting in the watch for months; a leaking cell can permanently damage the movement. When the seconds hand starts jumping in 2–4 second intervals (end-of-life signal), bring it in promptly.

Yes. We're experienced with vintage cases, unusual back types, and watches that general repair shops decline. If you're unsure, WhatsApp us a photo and we'll let you know before you make the trip.

Battery acid leakage is more common than most people realise — especially in watches where the dead battery has been sitting for months. The acid corrodes the metal contact points inside the movement, which can eventually stop the watch from running even with a new battery fitted. At our workshop, we inspect for leakage every time we open a watch. If we find corrosion, we use specialist cleaning tools to remove it from the contact points before fitting the new cell. Most general shops skip this check entirely. If the leakage has spread to the movement itself, we'll advise you honestly and quote for a full service — but we never do extra work without your approval first.

Not necessarily — and we won't recommend it unless we genuinely think it's needed. During the battery change, we inspect the crown gasket, caseback gasket, and crystal seal. If they're still supple and in good condition, we re-use them and the post-service water test will confirm the watch is properly sealed. If a gasket is visibly brittle, cracked, or flattened, we'll advise you on replacing it and explain exactly why — so you can make an informed decision. This is different from some shops that replace gaskets as a matter of course on every battery service. We only recommend it when the seal genuinely needs it to maintain your watch's water resistance rating.