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[Question] battery replacement (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Thundernuts34@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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Is it worth it to replace a battery in a LaCoste watch? It was a gift some time ago and has since kicked the bucket. If I remember correct it was about $225 retail

If it’s not worth it, what is a good option in that price range? I’m not a flashy person so recs on a understated or minimalist design is preferable.

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[–] Nix_Nivis@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What kind of question is that? "My car has run out of gas, but it's a 2004 Honda Civic. Do I scrap it or is it worthy of another trip to the gas station?"

[–] Thundernuts34@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Who pissed in your Cheerios?

I know little to nothing about watches, it was just a question.

[–] Nix_Nivis@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, you're right, sorry. That wording was a bit off. But an empty battery is not "kicking the bucket", it's just regular (and cheap) maintenance.

So, as others have said, if you plan to wear it at all or if you plan on selling it, you should have that battery changed.

[–] MyNameIsVigil@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Changing a battery is a $2 part and maybe five minutes of work.

[–] Affectionate_Most_64@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It’s a battery, even if you took it to a shop it’s like $15. Yes, it’s worth it