Timex Watch Battery Latch removal and replacement Ironman, Expedition, etc.

Here is how you remove a timex watch battery latch that does not have a screw. The video is a little dark but when it comes time to take off the latch you get a clear shot of it. Please post your watch model so others can easily find this video. Thank you!

A commenter noted that "if you put the backplate on in the wrong orientation, the watch will not beep when it's supposed to. The text should be facing up so that the top of the text is right-side up if you flip it over right to left (as opposed to a coin where text is right side up if you flip bottom to top). Found this one out the hard way."

If you are interested in what I used to make it waterproof again, I used a can of silicone spray (like you would get at a car parts store) Put a little bit into a bottle cap and then used a small screwdriver to dip it in the silicone and then dab it around on both sides of the o-ring. I am sure you could probably take the o-ring out and use your fingers or a qtip to spread it as well.

Here are some of the watches that use this latch (please post your watch type to help others)
-T5E411 Ironman Triathlon Sleek 75 Lap OVA Sports Watch
-Timex Expedition
- Ironman 30-Lap T5K268UM
- old T54281
- Ironman Triathlon Fitness Monitor (comes with a HR monitor)

A commenter noted that "if you put the backplate on in the wrong orientation, the watch will not beep when it's supposed to. The text should be facing up so that the top of the text is right-side up if you flip it over right to left (as opposed to a coin where text is right side up if you flip bottom to top). Found this one out the hard way."

Please order parts and batteries for your watch from amazon here

https://www.amazon.com/?&tag=pelhamcape-20&camp=0&creative=0&...

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[gmulehead]

Hey, thanks! Perfect.

[respondtomehere]

@gmulehead Enjoy!

[mvann5]

Excellent video! Thank you. I just could not get that band off that holds in the battery. Thank you for the "pin" tip. Worked like a charm.

I've had Timex Expedition watches before but none had this "lock" on there and I was so annoyed not knowing how to get the battery out.

Glad I found your useful video!

[respondtomehere]

@mvann5 You are welcome, I wrestled with the watch as well when I first tried to take it off. I scoured the internet and found no useful information.

[Fowlhooked]

Thanks for the help! I used these instructions on my Ironman Marathon (old) and the watch is back up and running. There were a few differences, but the battery connection and latch were identical.

[respondtomehere]

@Fowlhooked Glad you found it useful

[HappyDog6]

Fantastic. Many thanks.

[Richard5MW]

@respondtomehere

Perfect. Exactly what I needed to know.

The pin was the key.

I have a Timex Expedition. Only one latch plus a reset point.

[lilypad41]

Thanks! Saved me time & $!

[Anabioz32rus]

@mrstephenrobb Thenks

[mrstephenrobb]

@Anabioz32rus You need a CR2016

[Anabioz32rus]

what battery is needed for timex atlantis 100???

[rosewc9]

Thanks for the good video. (Clear and effective even with the sound off!) The last time the battery died, I opened up the back, fumbled around, gave up and paid a jeweler $10.

[pinkmouse420]

Thank you!!  Very helpful!

[mrstephenrobb]

@waitesey Glad you found it helpful, what model watch did it work on?

[waitesey]

Different timex, same result! Great help! Thanks!!! I had been searching for hours!