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Cannot set I have gone to many many different watch places/jeweler to have the battery replaced. Finally my town's most expensive jeweler was able to replace the battery; however, after that, none of the four buttons seems to work. I cannot change the time, I cannot see the backlight, or anything. I really like this watch and do not want to give it up. What hsould I do?

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Every battery replacement includes watch reset as well. If it was not done properly by watchmaker, then you are eligible for full refund and even can ask to fix the watch, as it was in working order before you gave it to jeweller.
This will not solve the problem, but at least it will make you feel better.
Next time you need the battery replacement, find the nearest watchmakers shop - not the jeweller. They are usually under one roof, but the trades are completely different and no jeweller can do the watchmakers job, as this takes years of learning and training.
Do not forget to rate, please.

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