What is the trick to releasing the dead battery for my Jacques Lemans F1 #F5015 watch? It has an arm over the battery & I believe it has to be removed to replace the dead batt.

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https://manuall.co.uk/jacques-lemans-1-1344-watch/

Best to you.

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No worries - just replace the battery. As the battery was fitted at the time of watch assembly, it is actually already old. The seconds hand movement by 5sec increments indicates low battery power, so, next time you see that - you will know what to do.

The only thing I can suggest is that you go to their web site http://www.jacques-lemans.com/site2010/?Site=Communication&SubSite=News " and click on "dealer locator" to fond a replacement strap.

Their web site does not list any dealers in Australia.

I suggest that you go to their web site http://www.jacques-lemans.com/site2010/?Site=AboutUs&SubSite=Standort and contact them about your problem. It may be that you will end up buying direct from Germany.

Go to http://www.jacques-lemans.com/site2010/?Lang=en and click on "local dealer" to find your nearest dealer, who should be able to help you.

Great watch and good price... A little bigger then I thought it would be,
Jacques Lemans Sydney 1 1542F Men Metal Bracelet Watch

You need a hand alignment at the very least. Sounds like your sweep arm is getting stuck on other objects in the face.

look up horologists in your local area. some of them can cut a new one. joe