Quartz Watches and Batteries
If there
is no comment in the last column, that means that watch was not difficult to
open! Screwed case backs are almost never a problem with a good opener. The Bergeon 5700Z for
screwed case backs stands as one expensive and professional option, a less
expensive JAXA or similar opener are equally suited. Please see my
case
opener overview (opens new window) table to see common openers for
screwed case backs.
Snap-on case backs can be difficult to open without leaving opening marks! My
favorite opener is this
Bergeon opener
(will open new window). If I used other tools or tricks, it is noted on the
right most column
| Reto's Quartz Watches | ||||||
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Watches chronological as opened, use Browser's
Edit/Find on this page ... to find a model/movement please |
Type | Movement | Battery | Alternative | Date | Opening and setting hints |
| Raymond Weil Fidelio | Analog | ETA 255 411, 6 Jewels | R373 | SR916SW | out | |
| IWC Ingenieur | Analog | IWC Cal. 633 | R397 | SR726SW | out Sep 06 | Put the watch parallel to the big arm of the Bergeon 5700Z, mount one bracelet end to the arm with a Scotch tape |
| IWC Ultra Sportivo | Analog | IWC Cal. 631 | R397 | SR726SW | out | |
| Jaeger LeCoultre Kryos | Analog | JLC Cal. 631 | R397 | SR726SW | out | |
| Jaeger LeCoultre Heraion | Analog | JLC Cal. 631 | R397 | SR726SW | out | |
| Baume et Mercier Shogun | Analog | ETA 255 411, 6 Jewels | R373 | SR916SW | 3-Nov-03 | Screwed back! Opens with Bergeon 5700 suction pad! |
| Heuer 2000 Quartz Chronograph | Analog | ETA 955 232, 26 Jewels | R395 | out Sep 06 | Put the watch parallel to the big arm of the Bergeon 5700Z, mount one bracelet end to the arm with a Scotch tape | |
| Ronda Quartz | Analog | Ronda Cal. 1377 | R303 | SR44SW | out | |
| Tissot Digital F1 Quartz | Digital | Cal. 4311 | 2 x RW47 | out | ||
| Breitling Tabarly | Analog | ESA 965 312 | RW311 | out | ||
| Mirexal Gold-Colored | Analog | ETA 555 415, 1 Jewel | R371 | SR920SW | out | |
| Heuer SEL Gold-Plated 10 m | Analog | ETA 955 412, 7 Jewels | R395 | 3-Nov-03 | ||
| Tissot PR 100 Quartz 2 Tone | Analog | ETA 955 112, 7 Jewels | R371 | SR920SW | out | |
| Swatch Skeleton Quartz | Analog | R390 | SR1130SW | out | ||
| Certina DS Quartz Silver Dial 2 Tone Flex Bracelet | Analog | ETA 955 112, 7 Jewels | R371 | SR920SW | out | Bergeon opener, watch in movement holder! Scotch tape to protect case! |
| Bucherer Steel, Black Mirror Bezel | Analog | ETA 955 412, 7 Jewels | R371 | SR920SW | out | |
| Revue Thommen Greenmark | Analog/Counter | ETA 955 412, 7 Jewels | R371 | SR920SW | out | |
| Citizen Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar | Analog | Cal. 6760 | R395 | SR927SW | 8-Nov-03 | |
| Raymond Weil Flat Gold Plated Black Strap | Analog | ETA 210 001, 8 Jewels | R44, 7.9 mm | Ucar 346 | out | |
| Emilio Carducci | Analog | ETA 210 001, 8 Jewels | R44, 7.9 mm | Ucar 346 | out | |
| Citizen Chrono assembled in FR Germany | Analog | Cal. 6850A | R395 | SR927SW | out | |
| Longines Charleston, 30 min Chrono | Analog | ETA 255 241, 16 Jewels | R395 | SR927SW | out | |
| Rado Coupole black strap | Analog | ETA 956 412, 7 Jewels | R362 | SR721SW | out | |
| Camel Trophy Timer Chrono Snap On back | Analog | Morioka Tokei VD01A | Sony 1130 | out | ||
| Camel Trophy Chronograph screwed back | Analog | Miyota 3S10, 12 Jewels | R395 | SR927SW | out | |
| Citizen Perma Bright | Analog | Miyota 7933, 7 Jewels | UC373 | SR916SW | out | |
| Breil Chrono | Analog | ETA 955 232, 20 Jewels | Ucar 395 | out | ||
| Seiko Multifunction via Crown | Analog | Seiko 6M25B, Battery leaked!!! | Seikazin 920 | out | ||
| Citizen Chrono gold-plated white face | Analog | Miyota 3S10A, 12 Jewels | R395 | Sony 927 | out | |
| Citizen Ti Chrono Gold Hands | Analog | Miyota 3S10A, 12 Jewels | R395 | 8-Nov-03 | ||
| Tissot TwoTimer 2 Tone Black Rubber strap | Analog-Digital | ETA 958 335, 7 Jewels | R370 |
SR920W SR920SW=R371 |
out | |
| Casio Personal DB AB-550 | Analog-Digital | Cal. 372 | LR1120 | out | What a surprise, that "metal" case was painted Resin, well, well … | |
| Casio 1/1000th Second | Analog-Digital | Cal. 373 | R395 | SR927SW | out | |
| Movado Museum Watch | Analog | ETA 956 042 | R364 | SR621W | out | |
| Givenchy 2-Tone | Analog | ETA 955 414, 7 Jewels | R371, 9.5 mm | SR920SW | out | |
| Mirexal Titanium | Analog | ETA 955 414, 7 Jewels | R371, 9.5 mm | SR920SW | out | |
| W. Honegger | Analog | ETA 955 412, 7 Jewels | R371 | SR920SW | out | Open with stack of coins and Bergeon tool! Take strap off! |
| TRICO Promo Watch | Analog | ISA 268 | R364 | SR621W | out | HOROTEC Case Crab small claws, one at groove |
| Christ Split Second Quartz Chrono | Analog | ETA 251 262 | R394 | SR936SW | out | Bergeon 5700, take strap off and use holders at lug side |
| Certina Triple Date Moonphase | Analog | ETA 255 483, 7 Jewels | R373 | SR916SW | out | |
| Piquot Meridien | Analog | M1811 (case back inscription) | R362 | SR721SW | out | 50 Satang coin matches battery cover perfectly |
| Fendi Gents | Analog | ETA 980 005, 7 Jewels | R379 | SR521SW | out | Difficult to open! Take bracelet off! Use HOROTEC Case crab wide claws, position at lug side |
| Fendi Ladies | Analog | ETA 980 005, 7 Jewels | R379 | SR521SW | out | Difficult to open! Take bracelet off! Use HOROTEC Case crab small claws, case is a bit up on one side, but one claw there |
| Tissot Rockwatch | Analog | ETA 976 001 | R321 | SR616SW | out | |
| Certina DS Quartz 2 Tone Grey Dial Brown Strap | Analog | ETA 955 412, 7 Jewels | R317 | SR516SW | out | Careful, Bergeon opener will leave marks on inner lug side! |
| Citizen Alarm World Time Chrono Slide Ruler | Analog-Digital | Miyota C460-Q00788 | R395 | SR927SW | 9-Nov-03 | |
| Innovative Time Navigotor Melody Alarm | Digital | Chinese Movement | ??? | out | ||
| Quasar | Analog-Digital | Miyota TL11, 1 Jewel | R395 | SR927SW | out | |
| Seiko 6A40 Date Hand Moonphase Chrono | < | |||||