Getting the back of an Armitron watch back on

Check with some jewelers and mall stores to see if they will replace it for you at a reasonable cost.

Example of a youtube do it yourself video for a different model Armitron watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAWCFmbBjh0

How to change the battery on Armitron Diamond Watch Model Y121E 3

Take your Armitron watch to a jeweler for a demonstration of how to open it. While there, you may be able to persuade the jeweler to install a replacement battery, all for a reasonable sum.

Don't even try. Just take it to a local jeweller shop. They will change it while you wait for between $6 and $8. They have all the batteries and the tools and know-how to get the back off.

Take your Armitron watch to a jeweler to have the battery replaced.

• Remove back
• Find battery location. Note mounting and polarity for later reference
• Identify battery type
• Obtain replacement battery
• Remove old battery
• Install new battery exactly as noted in second step
• Check operation
• Install back
• Set various functions

yes,you take the rubber backing off the watch...on the back you'll see 4 screws...you'll need a jewelers screwdriver to get them out....you'll see a large batter on top and UNDERNEATH it is a SMALL batter...one is for the digital and the other for the hands.....

If the watch #/size is not printed on the back of the watch, you will actually have to remove the battery to figure out what size you need. Best regards.

mcdevito75 here, Depending on your watch itself, Basically you"d remove the back cover, then release any hold down linkages on the battery, then replace the battery, hold down linkages and cover. The BEST BET is to look for a small watch repair shop in your area for this battery replacement as it may take special jewelers screwdrivers to change the battery.

Take your watch to your nearest watch shop and ask them to do it for you.

You can get into difficulty replacing batteries and it is not worth the risk for the small cost saving.

If your Armitron has a set of 6 inset notches around the back, as does my Y121E 20/1791F Armitron Diamond, that's a screw-back case that does _not_ pop off or pry off. You'll need a case opener tool, which is basically a small tool with adjustable-gap jaws that fit into two notches on opposite sides of the case and let you unscrew it. Wal-Mart sells this tool for about five bucks, and it'll pay for itself soon enough, as many watches have screw backs, and this will fit most anything you find. Head for their jewelry department and you should find the tool hanging up with the replacement watchbands and batteries.

The case is probably screwed down fairly tight against its O-ring seal, so make sure the tool is seated properly in the case notches, and turn it slowly and firmly counterclockwise to work it loose.

If your watch is like mine, it'll take a #377 cell, but wait until you've opened yours up to be sure.