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| Posted: Sun Oct 22nd, 2006 08:12 pm |
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Bar10dr 3T WIS
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A couple of years ago in a weak moment I purchased 2 Lupahs, a dragon and grand. I confess i still like their heft and it was reassuring to know I had something in that watch case that told the right time as I'm prone to allowing watches to run down. Well to my surprise both are dead, i assume because of batteries. What is the life expectancy of batteries in general, are there higher quality batteries that would give a longer life?
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22nd, 2006 08:47 pm |
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mcwright Admin 
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On average, a standard watch battery will last 2 years. Some newer lithium batteries can last up to 10 years. Of course, your "mileage" may vary depending on conditions and use. With a chrono such as your Lupah, you may only get 1 year out of battery if you use the chrono funcitons frequently. The good news is that it is quite easy to change the battery. A Battery for the Lupah should cost between $3 and $4 if you install it yourself. Plan on around $8 at a Jeweler. You'll need a small screwdriver to get the back off your Lupahs.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22nd, 2006 08:52 pm |
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KenC Admin 
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Many watchmakers are now offering ltium batteries (at an average charge of $15 installed) with a lifetime replacement warranty!
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22nd, 2006 09:00 pm |
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e.avery 3T WIS 
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There are different quality's of batteries like any thing else and some sit around and run down a % every month. There is always the manufacturing flaw that causes it to short out and die, but to tell you the truth buy an Energizer for around $2 or so and change it out. The watch movement has a holder of a specific size that is the numbers on a bat. same as the larger AA's and D's. Standard alkaline and lithium are diff voltages for the same amount of anode and cathode material so they are diff sizes so you can not mix them up and put them in a movement that they are not designed for. As sure as I say this there will be some sizes that can interchange, but not as a rule.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22nd, 2006 09:11 pm |
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e.avery 3T WIS
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You need a 394X for the Lupah's, I would listen to Ken and Mike because I have never bought a battery retail.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23rd, 2006 12:12 am |
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monster623az 3T WIS
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One of the batteries in my Lupah divers died not to long ago, Renata 394 inside. Cannot find a 394 anywhere in real life, but ebay has them for about $3+ shipped. Last edited on Mon Oct 23rd, 2006 12:13 am by monster623az |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23rd, 2006 02:54 am |
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mcwright Admin
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FWIW, I found a battery for a Lupah back in June at my Local Walmart. Jewelry dept. is where they had it. Not in electronics. You have to ask for a battery. I also have found batteries at Target and Radio Shack.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23rd, 2006 04:29 am |
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monster623az 3T WIS
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Cool, didnt think to ask the Walmart Jewlery dept. Did go to the Electronics tho. I have checked at Radio Shack and Walgreens, they had tons of batteries for watches and small electronics but not the one I was looking for, so I gave up thinking those 2 were most likely to have them.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23rd, 2006 04:48 am |
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mcwright Admin
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Yes, the trick is to go to the Jewelry counter and ask for a 394 watch battery. Both Target and Walmart stock watch batteries. The keep them in a drawer under the counter usually. So, you have to stand there and wait for someone to help you. :)
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23rd, 2006 07:08 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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mcwright wrote: Our Wal-Mart Jewelry counter is the Same and even has a display rack with some of them out!....On occasion there is someone knowledgeable to replace it for no Charge as well...I buy all my Watch batteries there most are under $4..they also have the $49. Gruens therehand6.gif Yes, the trick is to go to the Jewelry counter and ask for a 394 watch battery. Both Target and Walmart stock watch batteries. The keep them in a drawer under the counter usually. So, you have to stand there and wait for someone to help you. :)
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30th, 2006 09:45 am |
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James Haury 3T WIS
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Sometimes you can have batteries replaced at the pawn shop.Just try to resist another watch while there.
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