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Re: The battery in my SMP
In Response To: The battery in my SMP ()

When my Omega dealer changed the battery on my TAG 4000 watch after 5 years of use, I asked him about battery longevity. I may have misunderstood him, but he implied factory batteries will generally last longer on upscale watches, presumably due to environmental factors when the battery is installed and the watch sealed. Could they be installing the batteries in a vacuum? It sounds strange to me. Anyway, my dealer indicated that replacements generally work for 1-2 years.

: Hello,

: I own my watch since four years ago..and still
: is running with the same original battery.
: Does any one have an explanation why such
: longevity?

: Thank you for your time.

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