1999 Lorus Fusion battery replacement.

[oldskooler]

Hi.

 

I have an old 1999 Lorus Fusion watch that has been sat in my drawer for years.   I have finally bought a back remover and accessed the watch with the intention of replacing the battery.  After opening the back cover I am not sure how to proceed. 

 

Here are some photos.  Any tips?  When I try to move the battery the whole circuit board moves about.  It looks like the battery is screwed in. 

 

I would rather get some advice before I tamper with it any more.

 

Thanks

 

 

[WatchMaker]

The battery is being held in position by a 'clamp'. The clamp has three cross-head screws which you'll need to undo to release it and access the battery.

 

[watchweasol]

Hi As stated by Watchmaker you need to remove the three screws to remove the clamp underneath you will fin a coin cell, 2016, 2032.  I have enclosed the file Lorus watch care which will give you the correct battery for your watch(lithiumcell).

Lorus Watches - Care of Your Watch.pdf

[oldskooler]

Thanks guys I managed to do it and luckily I had a new battery in the draw.

A few questions:

- How tight should the back cover go on?

- Is it possible to take on of the links out as shown in the last two photos?  If so how?  The strap is a bit loose.

[watchweasol]

Hi   If its a screw cover just nip it up firm dont over tighten it strains the threads.  As far as the bracelet goes they can be shortened by removing pieces (pic2) with a pair of pliers but they are a pain. Is the foldover clasp at its limit.

[oldskooler]

Hi.

 

I am not sure if it is at its limit.  I took the steel pin out to access the back.  I will replace and see.

[Watchtime]

I love this watch, it's stunning...

[oldskooler]

Thanks.

Yes it's a nice watch.  Very futuristic and retro at the same time.

I used to love my watches as a kid.  I got this a bit later when I was 19yo in 1998 or 1999.  I had a Casio DW402 Sky Walker when I was 13yo but alas that has been lost somewhere.

I had tons of late 80's and early 90's watches.  I so wish I had put them in a box somewhere and kept them.

[oldskooler]

2 hours ago, watchweasol said:

Hi   If its a screw cover just nip it up firm dont over tighten it strains the threads.  As far as the bracelet goes they can be shortened by removing pieces (pic2) with a pair of pliers but they are a pain. Is the foldover clasp at its limit.

Yes the clasp is at its limits.  Is it a real pain to take out a link?

[oldskooler]

3 hours ago, Watchtime said:

I love this watch, it's stunning...

Here is a pic of the backlight.  It looks even better in real life.

[watchweasol]

Hi  It can be done with needle nosed pliers to push out the clip. I have seen instructions somwhere on how to do it as its easier to see than explain, will have a look round the net.

[watchweasol]

Hi Had a look round. Google  "how to shorten a watch band without pins" It shows how its done in a short video

[watchweasol]

Hi   This file may explain it all there are different types this seems to cover it

How to Remove Watch Band Links_ Link Identification.html

[oldskooler]

Thanks watchweasol.  I'll take a look at the download.