How Often to Service Quartz

The 2-year battery cycle

Most quartz watches need a battery every 2–3 years. Don't leave dead batteries inside — they leak and corrode the movement.

The 7–10-year service

• Gaskets dry out and crack.
• Lubricants on stepping motor wheels evaporate.
• The crown threads gather grime.

Skipping this service is why "my quartz watch just stopped" stories happen.

High-Accuracy Quartz (HAQ)

Watches like the Citizen Caliber 0100 and Grand Seiko 9F need similar service intervals but typically cost ₹5K–₹15K per visit because of the precision adjustment required.