Watch Batteries – Types And Prices
So, your watch has stopped working. Either that, or time stopped at 10:15am. Either way, you probably need a new watch battery – if you’ve gone to the store, you probably realize the many choices you have in front of you. There are different prices, types, sizes and choices. If you’re not sure where to look, you’re going to be very, very confused. And if you choose the wrong battery, you could hurt your watch, and end up buying a new battery sooner than you’d like. Mercury The mercury watch battery is actually banned in many places, so if you can find one, consider yourself both lucky and unlucky. Mercury is very, very dangerous, and if it’s not disposed of properly, can have serious impacts on the environment. While a mercury battery can last you about three years, when you finally run out of juice, be sure to dispose of them properly. While they can be fairly cheap, there is also a huge risk – so, be careful if you do decide to purchase one.
