cobblers.keys Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 I have noticed that quite a few watch battery customers are coming in for a replacement battery fitted in their watches only for me to discover that I put the last battery in ( looking at the date on the ticket I put inside the case when batteries are fitted ) I can see that most were fitted within 6 months. I only use Renata batteries from CB or Hd the dates on packets are 2024-2025. Anyone else find this happening? I see on some boxes they are made in china. Hope quality hasn't dropped. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkybob Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 I have not see this with renata but I get mine from LBS, if that helps. bob cobblers.keys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Timpson have used Renata for years and been experiencing this very often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, cobblers.keys said: made in china Many products are, China is probably the largest manufacturer in the world. Renata AG SA (Renata Batteries), based in Itingen, Switzerland. Will have their own manufacturing plant based in China. We have no issues with any product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers.keys Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 47 minutes ago, Auto Key Wizard said: We have no issues with any product I wonder why I do then? Where do you buy yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Condor or Charles Birch A random check of over 5000 in stock shows expiration 2028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Condor here, no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 The Renata batteries in the old school little box packaging are different than the strip ones. They appear to be engraved more beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 I had a problem with Renata CR2023 with a **/25 date purchased from CousinsUK having only 2.90v-3v straight from the packet, but I bought new ones from them with a **/29 date and they are fine with a full 3.27v. May just be a dodgy batch thing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Tip: Not to critical with Lithium cells, but Silver oxide cells will have a shorten life if handled with bare hands/fingers, always use a plastic or nylon tipped tweezer. Mike at Vauxhall and cobblers.keys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 any watch with the AC reset will drain quicker if its not shorted with the battery positive. Mike at Vauxhall, kirkybob and hakeemz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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