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Speaking of Movado : I have a 6 year old retirement stainless Movado SE which I never wear.

The battery is dead. Do the watch batteries leak or can I leave it in indefinately?

Also, it has one of those metal link bands that has visual tabs that fit into notches in the watch case. I do NOT like those kinds of bands (plus the band has a UL logo in it and I don't want to advertise the company that dumped me after almost 30 years!!! ) Are there other more flexible bands that can look good with this kind of "notched" case? (Twistoflex is my favorite )

SE except without the notch: http://www.movado.com/Details.aspx?Id=c ... 789&page=0

Here is a link to a page which shows the notch (but not my exact watch). I see leather bands with tabs for the notch.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q= ... 1&oi=spell


FYI my daily watch is a Robic and my fancy wear watch is a $30 Timex. Obviously I'm not a jewelery guy (except for a wedding ring).

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Dick Rasmussen

FS 50 2018 Mustang GT

I'm sure any battery will leak eventually, though I've seen less of this with button batteries. The battery in my ~1980 vintage Citizen died around 1985, and since I had a working wind-up watch, I didn't bother to replace it. In 2005 I stumbled across the watch and put in a new battery so that I could use it again. The old battery had not leaked.

Also, last time I checked, the button batteries for the Kodak Instamatic my grandparents gave me in 1970 have not leaked.

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Art McDonald
Premier Amateur #518
2008 Dishman Cup
Pivot Cone Snob

Rodney is a waxer (but in a good way)

Yes, they do leak. If you plan to shelve the watch, have it removed. I will remove it for free or replace it for $6.

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02 2.5 RS, 02 Honda Insight CVT, 04 PT GT 5spd, 71 340 Dart

It must be weird to be normal...

David,

Thanks for the info and offer.

However, since your Wilson store is open only on weekends (sounds reasonable to me since I don't work weekends either ), I'll look for a trust worthy watch "guy" in Raleigh.

Dick

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Dick Rasmussen

FS 50 2018 Mustang GT

I wanted to mention that I sent a Seiko watch to David and he did a great job, quick turnaround, good price. I'll definitely be using his business via mail for any watch work from now on. Highly recommended

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Mike Whitney
whit32@gmail.com, 919-454-5445
V10, V8, V8t, I6, I6, V6, F4t, I4, I4, I4, I4, I2, 1, 1

Store hours for both my stores is M-F 9:30 to 6pm. We are open saturdays in december only.

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02 2.5 RS, 02 Honda Insight CVT, 04 PT GT 5spd, 71 340 Dart

It must be weird to be normal...