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gasket are pretty easy to swap out.Yes,pressure testing is important.Though I've been changing batteries for years and never once pressure tested,no troubles.Don't swim,dive,shower,sleep with watches on.
BTW,the "watchmakers" at WalMart/flea markets never pressure test them either.
I guess I'm just one of those folks who rather do it himself then pay a person who may or may not know what their doing...perhaps a bit stubborn,but pretty handy.:-)
: Being able to change the gaskets and crowns
: when you do your own battery change would be
: nice, accept for one small detail. Usually a
: good jeweler has what I think is some sort
: of vacuum chamber to verify the seal is
: correct, at least that's the impression I'm
: under. I'd rather pay the $20 and leave it
: to professionals.
: just one man's opinion...
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