Anyone Else Too Cheap to Buy Watch Batteries?

[TanksHill]

You know I am so glad it's not just me. My watch battery died early last summer. Every year it's the same. Last year I opted not to fix it. I don't wear a watch now. I do have a cell phone with time on it. As long as I remember to charge it. Usually if I am out and about I just ask someone.

 

[sylvie]

I had to reply to this because I have about 25 watches that need batteries. I am now using my cell phone to tell time.

MY FIRST POST HERE!

Hi , good to see a fellow rock hound over here!

Buy one battery and switch it around?

 

[debiraymond]

I had to reply to this because I have about 25 watches that need batteries. I am now using my cell phone to tell time.

MY FIRST POST HERE!

Hi , good to see a fellow rock hound over here!

Buy one battery and switch it around?

LOL that is funny Sylvie! But a great idea. I wonder how many of my watches use the same type of battery?

 

[Patch of Heaven Farm]

Hey Deb!!

I don't wear a watch and dh had a watch and when the batteries died he took to have it replaced and the battery plus the installation was almost twice as much as the watch!!!
So he just uses his cell phone to tell time. I use the computer!!

 

[dacjohns]

I find it rather humorous that on a forum where we are so concerned with frugality that we have succumbed to the throw away society when it comes to watches.

 

[Okiemommy]

I dunno, but it seems to me that good watches are terribly expensive. I believe the old addage applies to many things including watches: They don't make em like they used to. Well Rolexes maybe, but who in there right mind would wear one of those slinging cow crap?

I know for me, I hate to wear a watch. Any watch I wear from moderately expensive to cheapo, always stops working on me. Within about a week or so. Same thing happens with my mom and sister. I have heard that there are some people who's body chemistry throws off watches, but I don't know if that's an old wives tale or not. All I know is that they don' t last when we wear them.

 

[freemotion]

I find it easier to have a cheap wall clock in my barn... I placed it so I can see it from the back window, too, so if I am working in the field, I can go up to the window and see the clock.

Welcome, Yappy Fingers!

 

[Big Daddy]

My DW bought me a nice SEIKO in 93. It's used 2 batteries and still keeps perfect time. I feel neked without my watch.

 

[Patch of Heaven Farm]

I dunno, but it seems to me that good watches are terribly expensive. I believe the old addage applies to many things including watches: They don't make em like they used to. Well Rolexes maybe, but who in there right mind would wear one of those slinging cow crap?

I know for me, I hate to wear a watch. Any watch I wear from moderately expensive to cheapo, always stops working on me. Within about a week or so. Same thing happens with my mom and sister. I have heard that there are some people who's body chemistry throws off watches, but I don't know if that's an old wives tale or not. All I know is that they don' t last when we wear them.

The same thing happens to me. When I did wear a watch I had to wear one with the kind of strap that covered the back of the watch. Dunno why but it would stop working in a couple days if the metal part of the watch wasn't covered. I have no use really for a watch as I am always home with the kids.

 

[k0xxx]

I dunno, but it seems to me that good watches are terribly expensive. I believe the old addage applies to many things including watches: They don't make em like they used to. Well Rolexes maybe, but who in there right mind would wear one of those slinging cow crap?

There are a few decent watches out there that won't cost you as much as a Rolex. Seiko makes some excellent watches, but they are still relatively expensive, at least for my current budget. I do own one that I bought before retiring, though. I have a kinetic, chronograph model with a titanium case that originally cost somewhere in the $300+ range. I only wear it when I'm playing dress up for a meeting or something. I certainly wouldn't wear it out doing chores.

I also own a couple antique pocket watches, but I don't use them often because they are so dang expensive to get repaired, if it is ever needed.

For everyday use, when I'm away from the house, I love the old Elgin pocket watch. I tend to not bang it up so bad as a wrist watch. You can't hardy beat the quality, and the fact that you can pick them up so cheaply off of eBay. I'll probably get another one, since I am bound to eventually destroy this one.