The japan movement watch does require a battery. The battery in the watch will need changed frequently to keep the watch working properly.
The most important part of a watch is battery. With out a battery a watch is dead.
These tips will help you properly maintain your watch and battery regardless of which battery type your particular watch uses. Life expectancy of a watch battery varies from 18 months to 5 years. It is wise to establish a habit of replacing your watch battery every two years. Dead batteries can leak and damage your watch. Purchase a replacement battery only, when you are ready to use it.
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i got a watch for Christmas and it lasted about a year and a half with a cheap watch. Also a tip if you get a cheep watch and the battery dies just get a new watch cause replacing the battery can cost more that the watch did. :)
Keyword: watch batteryQuestion: How long does a average watch battery last? This is a very good question. The average watch battery can last at least a year or so but it all depends on the particular brand of watch you are using.
Maxell LR626 battery
A 371 watch battery
Casio has a digital watch that claims 10 yrs of battery life.
The Nixon 51-30 watch is an automatic watch and does not need a battery.
The average cost for a battery for a Timex mens watch is $7. They start at $4 and go up to $10. They battery you need depends on the style of the watch.
my ASPEN watch actually has two batteries. There is a metal plate with a CR2016 battery beneath it but there is a 2nd battery compartment and I do not know which battery it requires.