Making a Watch Battery Last LongerI have several watches. Some for good, some for everyday. When I am not wearing the watches, I pull out the stem and that makes them stop working. This saves on the life of the battery and won't wear them down when they aren't being worn.
Buy Thrift Watch for Replacement BandDo you have watches you just don';t have the heart to throw away even though the strap is broken? Purchasing watch bands or straps can be a bit pricey these days. I have a seasonal watch that I like a lot for the summer. The band finally came apart, I wore it so much.
Saving Money On Watch UpkeepMy husband used to bring all our watches in for new batteries at the same time so all the batteries would die around the same time. Then, one day the watch repair employee changing the batteries said to pull the stem out on the watches you don't wear very often.
If Your Watch Becomes MagnetizedThis is a tip to get your watch working again when the second hand is going forward one second and then back one second. If your watch has ever done this, you know just what I mean.
Removing Watchband LinksHave you ever bought a watch with a stainless steel bracelet then realized that the band was so huge you could fit it around your ankle?
Fix For Watch BandsFix For Watch Bands Tip. Don't know about you - but I am always breaking those little "belts" on my watch which hold the strap on well before rest of the band is shot. . .
