Can i change the watch band or do i have to send it back to the company. From past experience a watch band using daily will last only a year.
1475782
I do not know if you can or not. But looking at the watch it appears as though the band is replaceable - there are pins, it is a separate piece. The band seems really strong and very sturdy. I am not worried about my band at all.
1475783
You have to send it back to get repaired. There are small plastic clasps that are attached to the watch itself that hold the strap on. The strap can't be replaced without breaking these. My watch fell off my wrist after these clasps corroded and fell apart. The cost to get it repaired would have been about half the original cost of the watch. I switched to Garmin instead and have had it twice as long with no issues.
1475784
I have had the same experience in the past with timex watches. By looking at the watch, looking it seems pop out the two pins and you should be good to go. A paper clip should do the job
1475785
Mine lasted less than 6 months and I did not figure out how to change it. Major issue with this watch. I went with another brand. Very disappointed after owning several Ironman watches over the years.
1475786
Looking at the strap I think the only way is to send it to the shop. And base on my experienxe with my other timex...its probably not worth the money. I have a t8mex with a broken strap that cost and to change athe strap will coat me 45...
1582807
we just took the battery into radio shack and they matched it up for us. we have also gotten a replacement battery at the Bimart here. I would imagine that Walmart or something like that would be able to do it. just go to where they replace watch batteries.
1767264
I haven't used the watch back tool, but it feels about the same quality as the wrest of the kit. (Just flimsy). I'd just spend the money to buy nice watch back removal tool, or if you only have one watch you might take it to a jeweler and have them replace your batter.
1969219
Best to detach watch band from watch (I didn't) ... lay band flat with arrows on back of band going away from the device that will be pushing the pin out. Be careful to line up the pin that is pushing to the hole in the watch band (try this only on links that have an arrow) .. turn handle to push pin out of the link (if lined up, comes out easily) ... My first pin came out easily, then I broke 4 pins trying to get the next pin out to remove the link, because I didn't have it lined up right. the pins will break if not lined up properly. After getting 2 pins out and removing the link, replace one pin to reconnect the links (push in and then tap in until it is in all the way and you are done. there seems to be another knob on the side that I'm not sure how to use or what the purpose is unless it is to finely adjust the position, so you can line up the pin to push it out. Be patient and be sure to line it up or you will break the pins, like I did. I was cautious with the last one (because I only had one left) and got the job done. If this instruction doesn't help enough, I would suggest searching on-line and you should be able to find a video showing exactly how to use the device to remove this type of watch link.
58811
I have not had to buy another band as yet, but looking at the fitting, it appears that a generic one will work. The band does not appear to be specific to the watch. Any jeweler or watch repairer should be able to supply a band to fit it.
194960
Hey Victoria:My son broke his band too probably by tugging too hard when taking the watch off. I'm gonna write to the company now to see if replacement bands are available. Please post if you found another band.Thanks, John
36553
Hi Georgia, I am on my 3rd watch:( I love them but they are not durable my straps have broken also. You can mail it to Timex because they do have a warranty and I think they can fix it . I haven't done it because... I wanted to replace my watch right away. In the back of the Timex booklet for the watch it has all info for mailing.
1969221
It is very easy, first, the pins only come out in one direction. If the watch band is not marked with an arrow (like the Invicta) see if you can a split in the middle of the end of pin, if so, push from the other side. Keep every thing lined up straight and you should have no trouble pushing the pins out. To replace the pin, push the pin in solid end first , The split side expands to keep the pin in place.
1498837
I have had my watch about a year and have not changed it yet. I have not researched DIY battery changes, but there are four small screws on the back for access.
906747
YES! Changed the battery in my waist strap. It was easy to do. Haven't had to change the watch battery yet. I believe they even have youtube tutorials on how to do it.
188480
I can only say that my wife is having the same problem, with one original band and two replacement bands (from this supplier) broken so far. To me this would suggest that it is a poor quality design since two different suppliers can't make a band that will last even with light duty usage.
432051
Mine did. After about 6-8 months the band wasn't keeping accurate readings so I contacted Timex and they replaced it for a small fee. Works fine now.
1760216
I don't, sorry. And if you go to the seller they will try to sell you a new one, like they did to me. The tough screen stopped working and my watch still on the warranty and they said the only they could do was to give me a 10% discount. Not good customer service.
167266
Replacing the chest strap cell is a snap. The watch's cell is another matter. I have done this several times but it takes 3 hands and a lot of fiddling with a loupe and the right jeweler's tools. Maybe better to take it to a jeweler.
23443
No......You can cut the band, and replace with a new one.......But they are single use.
2137299
YES. Itcan be set to do that when you set uo the watch the first time,or change it easily anytime.
1622945
PROBABLY the best solution would be to contact Timex. you will have the number on your warranty/manual literature. it may be more feasable/cost effective to simply get a new watch and keep the other strap as a backup.but definitely check with timex