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Watch Case Back Tool Opener Knife Battery Replacement Z1 $2.86 |
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BLACK Solar Sun Power Cel Battery Digital Stop Timer Waterproof LED Wrist Watch $7.40 |
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Watch Back Opener Knife Case Remover Battery Tool NEW $2.30 |
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13PC Battery Watch Case Opener Remover Repair Tool Set $16.89 |
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Rawlings Quartz Men’s Watch / Rotating Bezel / 30 m WR / New Battery 4/26/12 $0.99 |
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Unique DUAL Time Kenneth Cole Watch /Golden expandable band/ 2 New Batteries $4.27 |
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Great Northwest Quartz Men’s Watch 76876AM A-126-10 /New Battery 4/25/12 $1.57 |
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Unisex Gitano Moon Phase Quartz Watch / New Battery 4/26/12 $0.99 |
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Authentic Ladies Tiffany Atlas Watch Solid 18K. New Battery. Reasonably Priced. $749.00 |
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Watch Back Opener Knife Case Remover Battery Tool NEW $2.30 |
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Blue Watch Case Opener Knife Battery Replacing Tool M1 $3.60 |
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Red Watch Case Opener Knife Battery Replacing Tool M1 $3.60 |
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13PC Battery Watch Case Opener Remover Repair Tool Set $15.88 |
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Snapple Wrist Watch. Unused, but without box. Has new battery. (BH0008bh) $10.00 |
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Anne Klein Watch Needs Battery $25.00 |
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1x New CR2016 Button Battery 3V for Watches $0.11 |
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New Luxury Silver Color Anlaog Mens Quartz Pocket Gift Battery Watch S091 $0.99 |
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Seiko Kinetic Capacitor Watch Battery with Attachment insulator 302324Y $16.00 |
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Elegant Men’s 3 Decorated Dials Stainless Steel Band Quartz Battery Wrist Watch $7.99 |
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Mens CHRO Black Dial Outdoor Quartz Boy Wrist Watch w/ Battery $8.49 |
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WATCH CASE KNIFE REMOVER BATTERY TOOL OPENER BACK $2.39 |
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NEW EXTREMELY RARE AUTHENTIC FORBEL QUARTZ MEN’S WATCH 10 YRS BATTERY $125.00 |
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New Unusual Russian Men’s Military Watch Dual Time Quartz Battery Leather Strap $2.25 |
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Sun Power YELLOW Solar Battery Digital Calendar Stop Watch LED Sport Wrist Watch $7.40 |
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YELLOW Solar Sun Power Cel Battery Digital Stop Timer Waterproof LED Wrist Watch $7.40 |
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New Modern Gold Case Quartz Analog Mens Battery Pocket Watch S14 $7.59 |
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ENERGIZER 303 SR44SW WATCH BATTERY – FREE UK POST $3.15 |
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ENERGIZER 357 SR44W WATCH BATTERY – FREE UK POST $3.15 |
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Fossil Blue 100 Meter Men’s Stainless Steel Watch with New Battery $14.99 |
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1 x Sony 341 SR714SW Battery 1.55v – Watch $2.24 |
Recycle your Old Watch Battery
In this day and age of environmental consciousness, the movement to safely dispose of and recycle potentially hazardous materials has grown enormously. In spite of being very small, watch batteries can still pose a significant environmental health problem if they are not properly disposed of.
Just imagine how many watch batteries are in use today and how many will be changed out and disposed of every year. The figures are in the hundreds of millions so the issue is indeed an important one. To understand just how serious the issue of battery recycling can be we must first look at how watch batteries are made and what potentially hazardous substances they contain.
Watch batteries are often referred to as button batteries or button cells. These batteries can contain any number of different substances, including lithium, mercury, cadmium, silver and other heavy metals. The recycling of these types of batteries, which can also be found in other types electronic devices like hearing aids, has proven to be a very profitable enterprise.
The heavy metals can be recovered and reused and since silver and lithium. The process can be expensive but it is worth the effort to recover these substances. Heavy metals like those found in many types modern batteries do not diminish if they are introduced in the environment.
The very nature of these substances means that they remain in the environment and never break down organically. For example, if heavy metals are introduced into a water source, fish and other aquatic animals may ingest the substance. Since the substance concentrates in fatty tissues, humans and other carnivorous animals who consume the fish are also consuming the heavy metal, which in turn concentrates in our tissues. The body does not expel these substances very readily and they tend remain to remain in the body for years.
The more tainted food we consume the greater the concentration of heavy metals in out own bodies. When button batteries and other types of household batteries are placed into an unsealed landfill the case material eventually corrodes and the heavy metals inside leech into the surrounding soils and even down to the ground water. This contributes to environmental pollution and is very hard if not impossible to get rid of once it has leeched out.
Heavy metal contamination of living organisms can lead to a whole host of adverse health effects in many species, including humans. These adverse effects can range from birth defects to cancers and many other diseases.
Now that you’ve been sufficiently frightened by the possibilities, we can talk about how you can help keep these hazardous substances out of the environment and out of you. The most important thing is to get educated about safe disposal methods for batteries, including button cells. The best bet is to have your watch battery changed at a retailer that offered to recycle the old battery properly.
Many retailers that sell replacement watch batteries will install the new battery free of charge so do not feel like you are saving any money by replacing the old battery yourself. Many watches require special tooling to open the case that will not break waterproof seals like orings or otherwise mar the watches finish.
Many owners will try to use knife, screwdriver or similar tool to open the watch case and this practice very often results in damage to the watch. Then you are left what to do with the used battery. Taking your watch, even an inexpensive one, to a qualified retailer eliminates the possibility that you may damage your watch, but will also ensure the old battery can be properly recycled.
About the Author
Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular watch and jewelry site: http://www.watchbuyershandbook.com. He provides informative advice on buying watches, watch making and other timepieces.
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Fashion & Style Tips : How to Change a Watch Battery
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Watch Case Back Tool Opener Knife Battery Replacement Z1 $2.86 |
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BLACK Solar Sun Power Cel Battery Digital Stop Timer Waterproof LED Wrist Watch $7.40 |
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Watch Back Opener Knife Case Remover Battery Tool NEW $2.30 |
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13PC Battery Watch Case Opener Remover Repair Tool Set $16.89 |
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Rawlings Quartz Men’s Watch / Rotating Bezel / 30 m WR / New Battery 4/26/12 $0.99 |
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Unique DUAL Time Kenneth Cole Watch /Golden expandable band/ 2 New Batteries $4.27 |
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Great Northwest Quartz Men’s Watch 76876AM A-126-10 /New Battery 4/25/12 $1.57 |
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Unisex Gitano Moon Phase Quartz Watch / New Battery 4/26/12 $0.99 |
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Authentic Ladies Tiffany Atlas Watch Solid 18K. New Battery. Reasonably Priced. $749.00 |
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Watch Back Opener Knife Case Remover Battery Tool NEW $2.30 |
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Blue Watch Case Opener Knife Battery Replacing Tool M1 $3.60 |
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Red Watch Case Opener Knife Battery Replacing Tool M1 $3.60 |
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13PC Battery Watch Case Opener Remover Repair Tool Set $15.88 |
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Snapple Wrist Watch. Unused, but without box. Has new battery. (BH0008bh) $10.00 |
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Anne Klein Watch Needs Battery $25.00 |
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1x New CR2016 Button Battery 3V for Watches $0.11 |
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New Luxury Silver Color Anlaog Mens Quartz Pocket Gift Battery Watch S091 $0.99 |
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Seiko Kinetic Capacitor Watch Battery with Attachment insulator 302324Y $16.00 |
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Elegant Men’s 3 Decorated Dials Stainless Steel Band Quartz Battery Wrist Watch $7.99 |
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Mens CHRO Black Dial Outdoor Quartz Boy Wrist Watch w/ Battery $8.49 |
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WATCH CASE KNIFE REMOVER BATTERY TOOL OPENER BACK $2.39 |
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NEW EXTREMELY RARE AUTHENTIC FORBEL QUARTZ MEN’S WATCH 10 YRS BATTERY $125.00 |
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New Unusual Russian Men’s Military Watch Dual Time Quartz Battery Leather Strap $2.25 |
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Sun Power YELLOW Solar Battery Digital Calendar Stop Watch LED Sport Wrist Watch $7.40 |
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YELLOW Solar Sun Power Cel Battery Digital Stop Timer Waterproof LED Wrist Watch $7.40 |
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New Modern Gold Case Quartz Analog Mens Battery Pocket Watch S14 $7.59 |
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ENERGIZER 303 SR44SW WATCH BATTERY – FREE UK POST $3.15 |
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ENERGIZER 357 SR44W WATCH BATTERY – FREE UK POST $3.15 |
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Fossil Blue 100 Meter Men’s Stainless Steel Watch with New Battery $14.99 |
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1 x Sony 341 SR714SW Battery 1.55v – Watch $2.24 |
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RT600C Super-fast Water-resistant Digital Pocket Thermometer $19.00 We’ve added another version of our popular RT600 series. The RT600C from ThermoWorks offers a Super-Fast, reduced-tip probe for 5- to 6-second readings. The sealed body of the thermometer features rubberized switch panels, a robust LCD window, and it withstands temperatures to 190°F so you can record peak temperatures in commercial dishwashers using the Min/Max feature. There are many digital poc… |
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CDN TM15t Design TM15 Extra Large Big Digit Timer $9.70 A quick glance at this digital timer, even from across the room, lets you know how much cooking time is left. The extra big digit model means you’ll never need to grab a pair of glasses to keep tabs on time, plus the oversized buttons to set, start and stop time are simple to use, too. It counts up or down, works as a stopwatch, has a long and loud alarm and last count recall. Set for up to 100 mi… |
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Taylor 1470 Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer $13.67 Combination thermometer/timer with stainless steel meat probe and On/Off switch. 32 F. to 392 F. range. Probe has 4′ cord. Temperature alarm to signal when food is done cooking. Folds down for compact storage. Magnet for mounting unit to store…. |
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Man’s Goldtone Bracelet Watch $400.00 Genuine diamonds, rich 23K gold and an automatic movement – just like the world’s most expensive watches! You could pay hundreds to get the look and features of this high-end Croton watch – get yours for under $80! You’ve admired watches like this in fine jewelry stores and on the wrists of the world’s most successful people. Now you can enjoy the same style for much less! This mens watch has a cl… |
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Hamilton Women’s Quartz Watch H18211733 $345.00 Hamilton, Linwood, Stainless Steel Case, Leather Strap, Battery Powered Quartz Movement Swiss Made, Women’s Watch, H18211733… |
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Bulova Marine Star Men’s Quartz Watch 98G82 $375.00 Bulova, Marine Star, Men’s Watch, Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Plated Case, Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Plated Bracelet, Quartz (Battery-Powered), 98G82… |
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Streamlight 73001 Nano Light Miniature Keychain LED Flashlight, Black $3.75 FEATURES Easily attaches to just about anything with pocket clip or key ring: 1 Up to 8 hours run time: 2 Machined aircraft grade aluminum with anodized finish: 3 Uses 4 alkaline button cell batteries included: 4 White LED bulb with 10 lumens: 5 Weatherproof: 6 Includes a non-rotating snap hook for easy one handed operation when atta… |
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SE Leather Hole Punch Tool, Heavy Duty 2.0mm – 4.5mm $1.18 9 1/4 in. Professional Leather Punch Plier with Revolving Head and Replaceable Punch Sizes 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm… |
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SE Battery Tester (AAA, AA, C, D, and 9 Volt) $0.01 Test All Kind of Batteries from Button Cell to AAA, AA, C, D & 9 Volt… |
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Casio Men’s Sport Multifunction Watch – Green $24.99 This multifunction watch features a world time clock and digital world map display with 5 alarms to help manage your time on the go. The included battery lasts up to 10 years for dependability. |
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Casio Men’s Sport Multifunction Watch – Gray $24.99 This multifunction watch features a world time clock and digital world map display with 5 alarms to help manage your time on the go. The included battery lasts up to 10 years for dependability. |
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Casio Men’s Sport Multifunction Watch – Silver $25.43 This multifunction watch features a world time clock and digital world map display with 5 alarms to help manage your time on the go. The included battery lasts up to 10 years for dependability. |
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HP Lithium-Ion Battery for Select HP and Compaq Laptops $129.99 Watch movies, play games and listen to music on the go with this lithium-ion battery that powers select HP and Compaq laptops and features a convenient fuel gauge that allows you to check your power. |
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Sony Battery-Operated 3D Glasses for Sony 3D Flat-Panel HDTVs (Small) $149.99 Watch you favorite movies in 3D with these battery-operated 3D glasses that are compatible with select Sony 3D TVs. The adjustable frames ensure a comfortable fit. |
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Energizer Lithium-Ion Camcorder Battery $59.99 Replace your lost or damaged battery with this convenient lithium-ion replacement battery. |
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Battery Biz Lithium-Ion Battery for Apple PowerBook $137.99 This battery is compatible with Apple PowerBook and features 10.8V for efficient power. |
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DigiPower Battery Grip $79.99 Never miss a shot with this DigiPower PGR-NKD31 battery grip that is compatible with Nikon D3100 digital cameras and houses an additional battery for lasting power. |
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Lenmar Lithium-Ion Battery $36.99 This lithium-ion battery is compatible with JVC Everio GZ-X900 camcorders and features NoMEM technology to ensure the battery is fully charged and ready to use. |
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Energizer NiMH Battery for Panasonic Cordless Phones $25.99 Replacement battery for Panasonic cordless phones. |
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Sportline In Shape Fitness Watch $79.99 This programmable watch measures your distance traveled and calories burned to help you track your progress during your workout. The display is backlit for easy readability. |
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Laptop Battery Pros Lithium-Ion Battery for HP F4809A Laptops $89.99 Power your HP F4809A laptop for up to 10 hours on a 2-hour charge with this Laptop Battery Pros HP1001A lithium-ion battery that features 14.8V and a 4400 mAh capacity for lasting battery life. |
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Laptop Battery Pros Lithium-Ion Battery for Dell XPS M1210 Laptops $99.99 Power your Dell XPS M1210 laptop for up to 10 hours with this Laptop Battery Pros DE1028B lithium-ion battery that features 10.8V and a 7200 mAh capacity for extended battery life. |
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Laptop Battery Pros Lithium-Ion Battery for HP NC6100 Laptops $79.99 Power your HP NC6100 laptop with this Laptop Battery Pros HP1011A lithium-ion battery that features 10.8V and a 4400 mAh capacity for up to 10 hours of battery life on a 2-hour charge. |
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DigiPower Lithium-Ion Battery $15.99 Power your Flip Video Ultra or Ultra HD camcorder with this lithium-ion battery that offers uninterrupted power. |
