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Expert: - 9/27/2007


Question

I believe I have replaced my watch battery correctly-it works fine.
QUESTION: The 2 little prongs coming up from the battery
retainer clip [positive terminal] are designed to make contact with the inside of the back cover when it's snapped back into place---YES?

Answer
the good news is that if the watch is working, everything is fine just the way it is.  

If it stops working, then look inside the watch to find a place on the side of the battery cavity that the clip might fit into.  

If it is working, don't reopen it.

Kind regards,

Melvin

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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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