Where to Get a Watch Battery Replaced: 15 Options Listed

Short Answer: You can get a watch battery replacement from jewelry stores like Kay Jewelers and Zales, department stores like JCPenney, specialty stores like Batteries Plus Bulbs, and mail-in repair services like The Jewelry Center. Watch battery replacement may cost anywhere from $10 to $50 or more, depending on the type of watch, battery complexity, and where you go to replace it. Below, we provide the list of places that replace watch batteries, as well as the costs, accepted brands, and expected service time.

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Where to Get a Watch Battery Replaced

Replacing a watch battery yourself requires specialized tools and risks damaging the watch mechanisms. However, many places will replace watch batteries for you; some will make the repair in-store, while others will ship it to an off-site repair center.

Note that replacement batteries for luxury watch brands like Rolex and Bulova typically cost more than batteries for more common brands like Casio and Timex. Batteries for watches with extra functionality (such as sports watches) are more expensive than traditional time-keeping watches.

Places That Replace Watch Batteries: Comparison Table

See the table below for a comparison of the places that replace watch batteries, including the approximate cost, how long it takes to get your battery replaced, and whether the store services most watch brands.

Store	Cost (Approximate)	Service Time	Replaces most brands?
Ashcroft & Oak	$50	2 to 3 weeks	No; brands sold at Ashcroft & Oak
Batteries Plus Bulbs	$12 (one-time) or $20 (lifetime)	5 to 10 minutes	Yes
Ben Bridge Jeweler	$20	10 to 15 minutes	Yes
Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs	$15+	15 to 20 minutes	Yes
Fred Meyer Jewelers	$15	15 minutes	Yes
Helzberg Diamonds	$15	5 to 10 minutes	Yes
Jared The Galleria of Jewelry	$15	15 to 20 minutes	Yes
JCPenney	$10	2 to 3 weeks	No; brands sold at JCPenney
The Jewelry Center	$4+	1 week	Yes
Kay Jewelers	$13	20 minutes	Yes
Macy's	$50	3 weeks	No; brands sold at Macy's
My Jewelry Repair	$40+	1 to 2 weeks	Yes
Rogers & Hollands	$50	2 to 3 weeks	No; brands sold at Rogers & Hollands
Sears	$12 to $35	15 to 20 minutes	Yes
Total Watch Repair	$10 to $35	1 to 2 weeks	Yes
Zales	$20	5 to 10 minutes	Yes

Below, we have more details about the places that replace watch batteries, including jewelry stores, department stores, specialty stores, and online/mail-in repair services. We spoke with customer service representatives at various locations for each store to verify this information.

Jewelry Stores

Ashcroft & Oak/Rogers & Hollands

Note: You must purchase your watch from Ashcroft & Oak or Rogers & Hollands to get a replacement battery at these stores.

Watch brands accepted: Brands sold in Ashcroft & Oak/Rogers & Hollands stores
In–store or shipped out: Shipped out
Service time: Two to three weeks
Cost: Around $50
Locations: 78 stores in 11 states (northeastern, southern, and midwestern U.S.); find the nearest

Ben Bridge Jeweler

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: Around 10 to 15 minutes
Cost: $20 for most brands
Locations: 80+ stores in western and midwestern U.S.; find the nearest

Fred Meyer Jewelers

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: Around 15 minutes
Cost: About $15 for most brands
Locations: Western and midwestern U.S.; find the nearest

Helzberg Diamonds

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: About 5 to 10 minutes
Cost: $15 for most brands
Locations: 200+ stores in 36 states; find the nearest

Jared The Galleria of Jewelry

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: 15 to 20 minutes
Cost: About $15 for most brands
Locations: 270+ stores in 41 states; find the nearest

Kay Jewelers

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: About 20 minutes
Cost: $13 for most brands
Locations: Nationwide; find the nearest

Zales

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: Around five to 10 minutes
Cost: $20 for most brands
Locations: Most states; find the nearest

Department Stores

JCPenney

Note: You must purchase your watch from JCPenney to get a replacement battery at these stores.

Watch brands accepted: Brands sold in JCPenney stores
In–store or shipped out: Shipped out
Service time: Around two to three weeks
Cost: $10 for most brands
Locations: Nationwide; find the nearest

Macy’s

Watch brands accepted: Brands sold in Macy’s stores
In–store or shipped out: Shipped out
Service time: Around three weeks
Cost: $50 for most brands
Locations: 43 states and Washington, D.C.; find the nearest

Sears

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: Around 15 to 20 minutes
Cost: Around $12 to $35, depending on the brand
Locations: Nationwide; find the nearest

Specialty Stores

Batteries Plus Bulbs

Note: Watch battery replacement is only available at Batteries Plus Bulbs locations with an in-store We Fix It counter.

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: Around 5 to 10 minutes
Cost: $12 for a one-time battery replacement; $20 for lifetime battery replacement
Locations: Nationwide; find the nearest

Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
In–store or shipped out: In-store
Service time: Around 15 to 20 minutes
Cost: Starting around $15 (all battery replacements include a lifetime guarantee)
Locations: 24 states and Washington, D.C.; find the nearest

Online Repair Services

My Jewelry Repair

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
Cost: Starting at about $40 (watch battery replacement includes pressure testing)
Service time: Around one to two weeks
How to order: Create your order online
Visit website: My Jewelry Repair

The Jewelry Center

Watch brands accepted: Most brands, but no smartwatches
Cost: Starting at about $4 plus shipping for most brands
Service time: Around one week
How to order: Start your order online
Visit website: The Jewelry Center

Total Watch Repair

Watch brands accepted: Most brands
Cost: About $10 to $35. For specific pricing information for your brand, see the Total Watch Repair battery price list.
Service time: Around one to two weeks
How to order: Print and complete the Total Watch Repair service form
Visit website: Total Watch Repair

More Information

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