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Expert: - 11/21/2008


Question

Hamilton watch
How are quartz watches powered? If they need a battery, how does one get the back off? This back has no little notches to move the back. Thanks. Bev

Answer
Ms. Beverly,

Quartz watches are powered by batteries.  You need to slip something very thin, like a single edged razor, between the case back and the case.  On this watch, the case back is the round part.

It looks like the crown is no longer on this watch.  If that is the situation, this watch won't work until you replace it.

Kind regards,

Melvin

Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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