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Review on πŸ•ΆοΈ Premium Dakota Brown Leather Field Watch - Enhanced SEO by Andre Belitz

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great watch but changing the battery is a real CHALLENGE

This watch hangs on a belt loop under my blouse and is very easy to read. I don't like wearing watches, so this fits well. One day I will buy another one, I like it so much. My husband likes it too, so I keep a close eye on it so it doesn't "disappear". As for the exact timing, it's still too early to tell. One day I will update them with reliability and accuracy. Update 14 October 2015 The clock has stopped working for about a month and I am trying to remove the cover to replace the battery with no success. It kept time very well and was comfortable but unfortunately I now need a professional to change the battery. Update October 15, 2015: We found a $4 battery and exchange at Rite Aid - Duracell 377 - (there are plenty of places that sell them) and it took a full day to install (after asking myself tried to remove the cover, insert the battery and replace the cover). I am grateful to my husband for persevering in his efforts. I first loosened the leather holder with a dental tool (you can use a safety pin). To remove the cover, my husband used a thin, heavy-duty 1/8-inch screwdriver. Then, using a gloved hand, I carefully inserted the battery, sliding it under one side of the round holder and making sure the gold-colored metal piece was pushed underneath. My husband then put the plastic piece in place, making sure the notch went where the time stamp was. Then he put the lid on and made sure the tiny notch was where the timeline was. To put the lid on. He was just a genius of my husband because he knows very well how to use the tools. He took a tube that was 1 1/4" ID and about 1" long and put the dial inside (if he used pliers it scratched the chrome finish - wouldn't recommend that approach). He used a 4" C clamp and screwed it in until the lid literally popped out. We don't think the cap can ever come loose unless a screwdriver is used, but I'll keep this information updated if that ever happens. I still give this watch 5 stars for its storage time, mount and convenience, but as for changing the battery - holy cow - probably 1 star for that until you know how. I thank my husband for his understanding. I'm not even sure a "pro" could do that. I would probably buy another brand watch with the same mount and set that aside until my frustration subsided.

Pros
  • Brilliantly made
Cons
  • Disappears