As mentioned in my intro post, I've recently acquired my first LED vintage watch! I (potentially) really like it, as it's both retro cool, and has clean lines. I've always liked my watches to have clean, simple faces as well, and there's nothing cleaner than an LED watch display. ...especially when it's broken.
So, appearance-wise, I like this watch a lot. Unfortunately, the module seems to need some help. And I'm about as far from an expert on this as is possible. I've spent a lot of time perusing this (and other forums), and I see lots of talk and advice on people repairing their modules via soldering and electric paint pens and whatnot. Certainly I'd be willing to give those things a try if they're relevant in my case, and if it would be worth it. Sending out for repair or replacement is another road I'm willing to go down if it's financially reasonable. I'm just not sure what my best options are here.
You’ll see from the attached pictures that the little metal springy contacts on the + side are gone. And it looks like someone might have taken some sandpaper or something to them at some point to clean them? Also one of the little retainer prongs for the battery hold-down is broken off (was hanging by a thread when I opened the back).
I tried putting new batteries in anyway, and did get some form of life out of it, as a “W” appeared in one of the LEDs. Trying a second time briefly got me an “E” in another LED. Trying a third time gave me a full display for a brief second before it went dark again. That was it though. It wouldn’t show or do anything else after that.
Again, thanks for any help or opinions on this!
So, appearance-wise, I like this watch a lot. Unfortunately, the module seems to need some help. And I'm about as far from an expert on this as is possible. I've spent a lot of time perusing this (and other forums), and I see lots of talk and advice on people repairing their modules via soldering and electric paint pens and whatnot. Certainly I'd be willing to give those things a try if they're relevant in my case, and if it would be worth it. Sending out for repair or replacement is another road I'm willing to go down if it's financially reasonable. I'm just not sure what my best options are here.
You’ll see from the attached pictures that the little metal springy contacts on the + side are gone. And it looks like someone might have taken some sandpaper or something to them at some point to clean them? Also one of the little retainer prongs for the battery hold-down is broken off (was hanging by a thread when I opened the back).
I tried putting new batteries in anyway, and did get some form of life out of it, as a “W” appeared in one of the LEDs. Trying a second time briefly got me an “E” in another LED. Trying a third time gave me a full display for a brief second before it went dark again. That was it though. It wouldn’t show or do anything else after that.
Again, thanks for any help or opinions on this!
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