Thanks for a wonderful video of how to disassemble and assemble a Tissot II watch. The same procedure would also be used for the Tissot Expert. I buy, sell, and trade these Same Tissot watches and have four that I own. I also repair them , I have found that the sensor and power modules are prone to failure on some of them. I have recently bought and sold the latest Solar Tissot Touch, I hated it, it was to large in size and the digital portion was hard to read. The alarms on the model show on this video are great they are super loud. Also the design and looks are fabulous. The large 2030 battery will last 2 full years and is easy to purchase and replace. Again I want to thank the fellow that made this video for doing a super job.
Thanks for the video and the technical expertise in recording what you have done; I like you, and am reitired, and fascinated with watches of all kinds, however my collection, due to being affordable, are the sixties Japanese chronometers, such as the Citizen Chronomaster and the Grand or King Seiko chronometers. Two of my favourite electronic watches are the old Timex USB Datalink (very brilliant for its age and now hard to get) and the Casio Waceptor ,particularly the WVQ600 which like ;the Oceanus has a screw back. My most accurate watch is an A660 Quartz Citizen Chronomaster. All the best.
I have the Titanium T Touch 2 with Titanium band and carbon face, the best thing I did to mine was to totally disassemble and take the shine off with Scotchbrite pads and took it back to matt finish. Titanium will oxidise slightly and have like a slight rainbow effect...looks absolutely stunning now. 🇦🇺
That's a great idea! Thanks! I'm going to try that on my (now) spare titanium case! One of the things I prefer about the steel T-Touch 2 is its matt finish.
I have a T-Touch and it’s one of my favorite watches. No way I was sending it for a $120 battery replacement. 5 minutes later and everything was fine. But took longer to reset and set the watch than it took to change the battery.
I had the same with my Braun BN0106. Some shops didn't even want to give it a try because it was too complicated. And said I had to send it to Braun. I opened it up and the battery change is as easy as in any Casio. Took me 5 minutes or so.
Thanks for your comment. I hadn't seen the Braun BN0106 before. If you're not familiar with it you should check out the Junghan's Mega 1000 for a German designed digital with a similar feature set and radio time sync world wide.
@@IMakeWatches I have seen the Junghans Mega 1000. It´s an interesting watch. But unfortunately, too large for my wrist. I got a Tissot PRX digital last week. The black one in 35mm.
@@MrPleers PRX Digital looks interesting. How loud is the alarm on that? Will it wake you up from deep sleep in a noisy city? That's something I always appreciate about the Tissot T-Touch II alarm. BTW, the Mega1000 can use a 24mm leather strap and it looks a lot smaller than it does on the metal bracelet that comes with it. Unlike the original Mega there's no antenna in the strap so no worries about replacing it with something less brutal. 😂😂😂 For me the Mega1000 alarm is not loud enough. It's a nice reminder alarm if you're a wake but not a must not oversleep alarm.
@@IMakeWatches I just tested it. It is louder than my G-Shocks. But not as loud as my Casio A1000. It would wake me up (as I'm a light sleeper.) As an alarm clock it may be not loud enough for you. But as a reminder, it will surely do.
Yes, great line! Not sure about the new bluetooth "Connect" versions because the best thing about them is they're super accurate, all the pre-connect bells and whistles, and the battery last for several years. I'd like to have a solar but I'm not sure the rechargeable cells in those would last any longer than a standard CR2032.
@@IMakeWatches I thought about one of the new ones, but there is more value in getting a Garman or Samsung if I want a true smartwatch (and I don't). I've been having to resynch mine more frequently lately. I'm thinking it needs new batteries soon. They have been in there at least 8 years now and Tissot did it last time. I will either change them myself next time or do it locally to me.
Just wanted to make sure that people reading my recent comment purchase a CR2032 battery, I inadvertently typed in the wrong battery number on my last comment. I also want to add that when installing a new battery, do NOT touch the small round sensor aperture on the back of the sensor cover plate. That black stuff is there to protect the sensors, it is a formulated fiber, graphite and silicone like substance.it looks nasty, but don.t even touch it as it can easily destroy the sensor elements that lie below it. I know, I did it once and accidentally ruined all the entire sensor plate functions , except the compass, as that is separate from the sensor back plate. electronics.
Hi Daniel - I just uploaded another T-Touch II video. This one is really bad, but also quite fun and informative! 😂 I shot this a few days ago thinking it would just be a battery change video, but things got out of control quickly: ruclips.net/video/4jsw4TzVKLc/видео.html
The T-Touch II is my most worn watch! (daily wear for 10+ years) I went to NYC a few months ago and that's the watch I took because it's the ultimate travel / tool watch. The only issue I have with it is that inside it's plastic. It has no soul! 😂😂😂
Thanks Pipo! Much appreciated! How do you feel about the GG videos? Are you getting tired of me talking about that watch? As you know I became obsessed with it but I'm worried that it's not fun for viewers if I focus too much on one watch -- and also it's not good to keep repeating the whole history in the longer videos. I'm still researching it but I'm not planning to post any more updates until I can put all the pieces together with a proper end to the story.
@@IMakeWatches I love you ranting about it but I can imagine not all viewers do...lol. I am just a watchlover and collector , doing some minor repairs myseld so I just love all repaiervideos, yours are such a high quality so it is a must see..😄🙏
I don’t think you should get these watches wet, as in under water, because the back is open for the air to get to that sensitive air pressure sensor. If the sensor goes kaput, your altimeter and barometer functions stop working. I used to wash my watch under the tap and that may have damaged the sensor. Even little flakes of your skin can get to that sensor and collect in the depression where it is located. Then you add water to that and you have a mess. The sensor plate sits underneath the back of the watch. The sensor plate is what seals against the O-ring to protect the innards from water, not the case back as on most watches. If the sensor was to leak, you would end up with water in the electronics. My sensor had stopped working and I needed to change the battery. It’s an old watch, so I decided to do it myself. That’s when I saw the sorry state of the sensor plate. It was filthy from all the debris that had been made wet and dried out, sticking to the plate and sensor. You can buy a new sensor plate if the old one stops working. At that point, you should also buy a new O-ring and clean out the groove that it rides in with a properly sized piece of wood as to not scratch the groove. It is good to use a tint bit of silicone grease on the O-ring before setting it into the groove. As for changing the battery, ONLY LOOSEN the screw holding the retaining arm. That’s all you need to do to get the arm out of the way. If you remove that very, very tiny screw you might have a DEVIL OF A TIME getting it back in. Due to its incredibly tiny size, it has a VERY REAL PROPENSITY TO LAUNCH ITSELF OUT OF YOUR TWEEZERS, unlike any other tiny screw I’ve dealt with. I had to find mine 3 times. It is so tiny you cannot hear it land on the floor and it is barely visible to the human eye. There is no saving you if it lands in carpet. By the grace of the almighty alone, I managed to find mine 3 times. It was a minor miracle. Trying to get that arm and screw aligned over the hole is another nightmare for the uninitiated. I ended up using a tiny bit of tape to hold the arm in place, so it didn’t move when I set the tiny screw in place. There are probably other techniques to get that screw back in, but that one worked for me. However, I wasted a good couple of hours for nothing, all because I removed that minuscule screw, when all I really needed to do was loosen it enough to swing the arm off of the top of the battery. I WILL NOT MAKE THAT MISTAKE AGAIN. At some point, I may purchase a new sensor/plate and O-ring, just so I can get all the functions working again. But that is for a later date. For now, I just going to be happy with my new battery.
I agree. When they were new they were probably safe for swimming for three or four years but as they've been discontinued none of them are that new any more and even if Tissot services them it's questionable how safe the pusher gaskets would be even after a service. That said, I don't believe that the external sensor (barometer / altimeter) is going to lead to an internal water breach in and of itself. It can get destroyed outside of the waterproof case, as that's where it's mounted (under that extra cover plate with the holes in it). But it's the gaskets on the main case that are a water risk to the movement, not the external sensor. That's one thing that has always bothered me about electronic watches is that they can't survive a water breach, whereas mechanical watches can, and this is a big difference between the two in terms of long-term longevity.
I love these T-Touch watches, I have 3 . My favourite to wear and use is the same stainless steel model you have there and I do want to find a titanium model with the saem case and bracelet design.
I also have 3 - one of which is now a parted out scratched up titanium case and non-working internals. They're selling for ~$100 used in good condition in Switzerland these days. Great bargain for one of the best electronic watches ever. After wearing the stainless steel for seven years the titanium felt wrong to me. When you wear the stainless steel with stainless steel bracelet you feel the weight and that reminds you that you're wearing a big watch. When I wore the titanium with rubber strap I constantly forgot how big it was and that lead to banging it on more doorframes and desktops. The new condition titanium I have is also polished instead of matte or brushed finish, which is also annoying because it scratches easier and shows fingerprints, etc. I wouldn't worry too much about getting a titanium one unless it's just to have a shiny object like mine.
Hi.Interesting video.My tissot t touch 2 lost some functions after I changed battery.Local jeweller I bought it from wanted £100 to send it away for battery???.compass,alarm and stop watch are fine,but meteo,alt,thermo do not show on lcd.Do you have any ideas,if there is a fix,??? Regards Ian
Those functions are all dependent on the connection with the sensor on the protected back plate. Without touching the tiny sensor itself you could just reseat that whole back plate and see if you get a better connection.
I just got my Tissot T touch 2 battery replaced in a small tissot t watch shop and all rhe functionality such as altimeter, compass, meteometer and Thermometer is not working idk what should i do? Any suggestions? Idk they told me they pressed reset button i dont see any reset button 😂
Thanks for your question. You can try watching my other video - Watch Repair: Tissot T-Touch II - Gasket Inspection & Battery Change. I think it shows how the internal electrical contacts work and how to reset it.
Ask for help. The battery of the Tissot t013420a in my hand is low. So I took it apart and replaced the battery. Open the first back cover and find that there is a little dirt on the sensor. I think it's glass, so I wipe it with a paper towel stained with alcohol. After wiping, I found that the sensor was full of wool, and I found that the cover of the sensor was made of rubber, and the rubber was a little aging. If the aging rubber covering the sensor will affect the waterproof performance? There is no replacement for the time being. Looking forward to your answer.
Hi! Sensor is probably destroyed. It is connected to very thin wires and floats in a kind of soft silicon gel. If those thin wires are broken it's very difficult to repair (if it can be done at all). You probably need to send it to Tissot for service (they do a good job but it takes time and costs quite a bit) or buy a used one for parts. Best of luck! It is too bad that the T-Touches sensors are so fragile but I do understand that it's a unique and complicated sensor and design.
@@IMakeWatches Thank you for your answer. I think the thin wires in the silica gel are miniature thermocouples for temperature measurement, which are accurately realized by sensing the surrounding atmosphere to determine the temperature. No wonder can not wearing this watch for diving, because the watch give up the airtightness in order to realize the temperature measurement.
@@milkway-fw4dc Yes, and the external sensor is also used for the barometer for the altimeter and weather functions, and possibly also the compass (although the compass sensor may be inside).
Thanks for your comment. Usually water in an electronic watch is the end of the line for it, but if the case is still nice you might be able to buy a used version of the same watch and swap out the movement based on this video!
Thank you for the great video. I have a small issue with my T-touch II. The time 1 is out of synch with time 2. Time 1 is showing 1 minute ahead of time 2. For instance T1=12:10, while T2=12:09. Do you know a way to set that without talking the watch apart? I believe a hard reset from the reset terminal by the battery will fix it, but I don't wanna open it before the next battery change. I already tried a memory reset by holding the + button in sleep mode and this didn't help. The hands are in synch with Time 1. Thanks.
Hi! That's a strange one! There is a way to resync the hands just by pressing buttons without opening the back but I always thought that time 1 and time 2 were synchronized to each other. In any case I think there's a link to the user guide in my other video about the T-Touch. That has instructions for how to resync the hands to time 1. If you can't find it in the description of that video just google it.
Thank you for the suggestion, but the hands are already synchronized with time 1. I did that calibration one more time just in case, but it didn't change anything. I always thought that t1 and t2 use the same counter, apparently that's not the case. No info of such adjustment is listed in the user manual too. It seems like I will stand by for the battery to get flat in couple of years, then I will perform the hard reset from the terminal point on the pcb, hoping that it will do the trick. I just don't want to open the watch unless necessary. Doesn't affect the other functions at this time Thank you anyway.
@@stefankolev8330 That's very wise of you! Every time anyone opens a T-Touch II there's a huge risk of damaging it. I would even go so far as to suggest sending it to Tissot when you do need the battery change so they can refresh the gaskets and control that issue in the event that it needs a new mainboard.
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m60XEvSK2HEU1i-tO_1fYCZWMMditi2S I uploaded pictures of both T1 and T2 on the above link if you are interested to see it. Really weird indeed. I live in Bulgaria and unfortunately I have no trust in local "official Tissot service centers" as I received negative feedbacks on several occasions from friends who brought there watches more expensive than mine. So far I had no issues with the watch except on this one occasion. Changed the battery by myself 3 times already. The last one I had troubles booting it as it was left with battery flat more than 8 months. I needed to replace the battery and hard reset it few times to convince it to boot properly.
Hi!! I bumped into your video because I have, as same as you, 2 Tissot touch 2, stainless and titanium, but both have issue on the touch screen and thermo, meter and altimeter, the don't show the information. Any suggestions on how to fix them.
I have never been able to fix any of those problems. I've only successfully changed the batteries and swapped out movements on T-Touch 2 that were working fine already. What I have noticed in Switzerland is you can get them used for ~$50 to $100 (USD), and that's less than the cost of the repair by Tissot, so it might be best to look for a used one that is working fine even if it's not looking great and then swap out parts to make on working watch with the parts that look the best? Either that or send it to Tissot.
Excellent video! It's a shame I didn't watch this video earlier. The second time I changed the battery of my T-Touch 2, I ruined the sensor, and now it doesn't provide information on temperature, pressure, or altitude. I can't find the sensor anywhere; do you know where I could get it (preferably an online site)? Regards from Buenos AIres.
As far as I know it's impossible to purchase the case back with the integrated sensor unless you pay for official service, and even then most people report that Tissot generally tries to sell them a new watch rather than do the repair. The used market (Ebay, local equivalent) is probably your only bet. But you could try Tissot dealer and ask the cost and availability without even giving them your watch.
@@IMakeWatches me gustaria saber si se puede de alguna manera anular el sensor y que igualmente funcione el compas y la temperatura alguno que sepa de electronica seguro se puede engañar al sensor. tu que piensas?
Hello my friend, I'm living in Costa Rica , I'm a watch maker, I did receive a T081420 movement because is not working properly, the hour hand it is not moving, I disassembly the watch but I saw that one rotor is broken, I'm trying to found the movement but imposible. Do you know where i can find it?. Really sorry about my english.
Sorry for taking so long to respond to this comment. Did you solve the problem? You can send me an email with a picture of the broken part if you still need it. If I have one I'll send it to you. My recollection is that the motors are fixed to the main PCB but I'll look at that again if you send me a picture.
I have been watching so many from your videos, Really like it good job! Thank you! I own a Tissot touch ii for more then 10 years now. I got a titanium wristband for it and want now to clean brush/polish to match the new band. I was hoping you would show how to remove the bezel... just pry it off maybe?
@@IMakeWatches The bezel is easy to remove on a titanium touch, by using a sharp bladed jack knife. You simply pry up on each side till it pops off. It is held in by a grove around the sapphire crystal, so be careful not to scratch the side of the crystal. Once it's off, you must take care to line up the two tiny bumps on the plastic ring insert that connect to the bottom portion of the teeth on the lower ring, You then press the new bezel in place tightly with your fingers.
@@EnriqueLUrcia Most of these bezels are interchangeable, for example The expert pilot bezel will also fit perfectly on a Tissot Expert. I am talking about generation II with the red backlight. The stainless versions are a bit harder to pop off, probably because the metal is less bendable. However if you warm up the bezel with a hair dryer it will expand , then you can take it off easier.
Hi! Great video! Very useful to understand the manifactur and some of the mechanics ok the watch. I have a similar version, the tissot t touch II in stainless steel with the rubber bracelet. I want to change the bracelet with the steel one, do you have any suggestions where to find it at a reasonable price? I was also considering the idea of buying a broken titanium one, with the titanium bracelet, and move my working system into the case of the broken one. Do you know where I can find broken watches or spare cases? Thank you so much! Looking forward to new videos!
I have T touch II and have problem with the display does not work anymore even i install new battery. But my opinion the sensor was the problem, would you please help me with this.
Sorry for the late reply. Did you get it working? Did you make sure the piece of clear tape was on the movement side of the battery to make sure it doesn't short out?
Hello, I have a t-touch ii watch and I have a problem, my bezel was lost, I read that it has a factory design defect and when it comes into contact with water the bezel comes off. I'm from Argentina and I can't get the spare part, could you help me? The watch is a gift from my dad and it has a lot of sentimental value to me.
Hi, I'm looking for a brand new sensor to replace mine that doesn't work anymore... The reference is T345.025.780 but I don't know where I can buy it ? Anybody has an idea ? Thx
The watches go for a little as $50 these days. Buy one that's broken and hope for a working sensor part? Or buy a good working one for $150. Or send it to Tissot. I'm pretty sure they don't sell parts outside of official repair centers.
Hi! Thanks for asking but I'm not qualified to buy Tissot parts or do repairs. Is it a mechanical watch or a quartz? If it's a T-Touch it might be best just to buy a used one in good condition. You can send me a photo if it's not a quarts watch and I'll try to advise you if it can be repaired by any watchmaker.
That's a tough one. Open it and let it dry for a month if you haven't already and then try it again. If it doesn't come back it's probably toast. You could try sending it to Tissot if you're attached to it. They should replace everything including the seals if they accept the repair.
The only way to get a new one that I'm aware of is to pay for Tissot to service it for you, and they may not have them any more so that may nor even work. In terms of used, you could try to find a used T-Touch II (assuming that's what you have) that's sold as working and ask the seller to confirm that all functions work and then switch out the back of the watch. The sensor is built into the underside of the back of the watch case and can't be changed by itself (as far as I know anyway). Good luck! I hope that helps!
After I change my battery of my expert1 titanium the touch screen not respond i can only change the date by pressing the T button and + and -. The touch looks like disabled how i can fix it? Can you help me? There is an hard reset to do? The watch was completely low battery from 2 years.. now it start but… Thanks in advance
I don't know. I usually just keep poking around and trying to figure out what's wrong until I fix the problem or damage the watch so bad that it can't be fixed! I have never actually figured out how the touch screen works. I think it's actually just proximity sensors in the top of the movement, not anything special about the glass. But I really don't know.... If you figure it out please leave a follow-up message for others! Good luck! (You could always take it to a Tissot dealer if you're worried about damaging it.)
@@IMakeWatches yes of course I will do. But before i want to try an hard reset. I read somwhere there is inside an AC point to connect with the positive of batteries for 3 seconds for the hard reset but i can’t find it
@@kyosuke7251 Yeah, I don't know about that. For the T-Touch II I think that simply removing the battery causes a hard reset. Please leave an update if you figure it out!
Thanks for your comment! Do you recognize that from other electronics or have you also disassembled T-Touches? I didn't try to swap the dial modules in the end because I was worried that I got oil and dirt on the connector and it might not work for long (if at all) if I tried to reuse it. But that was from my experience with other much older electronic devices including older watches.
It is similar rubber connector when i change lcd of a cell phones like Nokia wayback 2004. I only love to watch any teardown or dis assembly in YT. It fascinates me☺️☺️☺️
To clean rubber connector, i used to apply isoprophyl alcohol to both ends of the connecto to have better contact to from the touch screen to the main board.
Thanks! Am I right about how fragile it is? I remember as a kid every time I came across them I ended up destroying the LCD displays they were connected to.
I bought an expert solar 2, black with green ceramic bezel over 2 years ago. It had the LCD display bleed issue, so sent it back to Tissot. At the time it was the height of the COVID issue and because the movement needed replacing and the dial is part of the movement, they couldn't offer me the original pattern dial (bit like a picture of the compass) so I could choose from others available. I went with a plain blue. Which kind of makes it unique. It's very plain and ultra legible. In fact Iike it better. I call it my COVID watch. Ok boring story over. I really like your video as there's really not much on t touches on RUclips
Yes, sorry about that. I used to work the grill at IHOP. I should probably go back to that or dishwashing! 😂😂😂 No, seriously, thanks for the criticism. I'm just having fun but I would like to get better and in particular I need to have a specific set of key points for each video and make them faster and then edit out everything that wastes the viewers' time.
@@IMakeWatches Wasn't meant to sound offensive mate, I just prefer the hands on approach... I have an original T-Touch and just changed the battery but the pin holding the strap to the watch body is a bit worse for wear and bent but can't find a replacement anywhere at the moment
Thanks for your question. Are you asking about scratches on the case or the crystal? It's not possible to remove either on this watch. The crystal on the T-Touch II is not plexiglass, so it would need to be replaced. You can polish the case, but polishing removes the material around the scratch so it alters the case permanently. My recommendation for the T-Touch II is not to polish it at all.
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Thanks for a wonderful video of how to disassemble and assemble a Tissot II watch.
The same procedure would also be used for the Tissot Expert. I buy, sell, and trade these
Same Tissot watches and have four that I own. I also repair them , I have found that the
sensor and power modules are prone to failure on some of them. I have recently bought and
sold the latest Solar Tissot Touch, I hated it, it was to large in size and the digital portion
was hard to read. The alarms on the model show on this video are great they are super loud.
Also the design and looks are fabulous. The large 2030 battery will last 2 full years and is
easy to purchase and replace. Again I want to thank the fellow that made this video for
doing a super job.
CR2032 😂😂😂
@@IMakeWatches Correct, I hit the wrong key, thanks.I also like
the Stainless steel models the best.
Best wishes
Thanks for the video and the technical expertise in recording what you have done; I like you, and am reitired, and fascinated with watches of all kinds, however my collection, due to being affordable, are the sixties Japanese chronometers, such as the Citizen Chronomaster and the Grand or King Seiko chronometers. Two of my favourite electronic watches are the old Timex USB Datalink (very brilliant for its age and now hard to get) and the Casio Waceptor ,particularly the WVQ600 which like ;the Oceanus has a screw back. My most accurate watch is an A660 Quartz Citizen Chronomaster. All the best.
Thanks Ian! I love any watch with a radio receiver and / or a USB port! 😂😂😂 And Citizens and Seikos as well!
I have the Titanium T Touch 2 with Titanium band and carbon face, the best thing I did to mine was to totally disassemble and take the shine off with Scotchbrite pads and took it back to matt finish.
Titanium will oxidise slightly and have like a slight rainbow effect...looks absolutely stunning now. 🇦🇺
That's a great idea! Thanks! I'm going to try that on my (now) spare titanium case! One of the things I prefer about the steel T-Touch 2 is its matt finish.
@@IMakeWatches
Scotchbrite pads for a Dremel work well too once you've run out of elbow grease.
I have a T-Touch and it’s one of my favorite watches. No way I was sending it for a $120 battery replacement. 5 minutes later and everything was fine. But took longer to reset and set the watch than it took to change the battery.
They are a bit tricky. Especially the fragility of the sensor on the back case.
@@IMakeWatches
The original T Touch was a bit fiddly to change the battery but the T Touch 2 is so much easier.
I had the same with my Braun BN0106. Some shops didn't even want to give it a try because it was too complicated. And said I had to send it to Braun. I opened it up and the battery change is as easy as in any Casio. Took me 5 minutes or so.
Thanks for your comment. I hadn't seen the Braun BN0106 before. If you're not familiar with it you should check out the Junghan's Mega 1000 for a German designed digital with a similar feature set and radio time sync world wide.
@@IMakeWatches I have seen the Junghans Mega 1000. It´s an interesting watch. But unfortunately, too large for my wrist. I got a Tissot PRX digital last week. The black one in 35mm.
@@MrPleers PRX Digital looks interesting. How loud is the alarm on that? Will it wake you up from deep sleep in a noisy city? That's something I always appreciate about the Tissot T-Touch II alarm.
BTW, the Mega1000 can use a 24mm leather strap and it looks a lot smaller than it does on the metal bracelet that comes with it. Unlike the original Mega there's no antenna in the strap so no worries about replacing it with something less brutal. 😂😂😂
For me the Mega1000 alarm is not loud enough. It's a nice reminder alarm if you're a wake but not a must not oversleep alarm.
@@IMakeWatches I just tested it. It is louder than my G-Shocks. But not as loud as my Casio A1000. It would wake me up (as I'm a light sleeper.) As an alarm clock it may be not loud enough for you. But as a reminder, it will surely do.
@@MrPleers Thanks for checking that! I'll try to listen to one in a shop soon!
I love my T-Touch. Mine is an original (I believe). Around 15 years old.
Yes, great line! Not sure about the new bluetooth "Connect" versions because the best thing about them is they're super accurate, all the pre-connect bells and whistles, and the battery last for several years. I'd like to have a solar but I'm not sure the rechargeable cells in those would last any longer than a standard CR2032.
@@IMakeWatches I thought about one of the new ones, but there is more value in getting a Garman or Samsung if I want a true smartwatch (and I don't). I've been having to resynch mine more frequently lately. I'm thinking it needs new batteries soon. They have been in there at least 8 years now and Tissot did it last time. I will either change them myself next time or do it locally to me.
Just wanted to make sure that people reading my recent
comment purchase a CR2032 battery, I inadvertently typed in
the wrong battery number on my last comment.
I also want to add that when installing a new battery, do NOT
touch the small round sensor aperture on the back of the
sensor cover plate. That black stuff is there to protect the
sensors, it is a formulated fiber, graphite and silicone like
substance.it looks nasty, but don.t even touch it as it can
easily destroy the sensor elements that lie below it. I know,
I did it once and accidentally ruined all the entire sensor plate
functions , except the compass, as that is separate from the
sensor back plate. electronics.
Hi Daniel - I just uploaded another T-Touch II video. This one is really bad, but also quite fun and informative! 😂 I shot this a few days ago thinking it would just be a battery change video, but things got out of control quickly: ruclips.net/video/4jsw4TzVKLc/видео.html
i have a couple of tissot watches and i like them... this one i didnt know, thnks for showing !!!! nice one
The T-Touch II is my most worn watch! (daily wear for 10+ years) I went to NYC a few months ago and that's the watch I took because it's the ultimate travel / tool watch. The only issue I have with it is that inside it's plastic. It has no soul! 😂😂😂
@@IMakeWatches if i see one i am gone buy it if the price is good they are still around 500 euro i think ....
thanks for sharing, you put a lot of work into your videos...well done
Thanks Pipo! Much appreciated! How do you feel about the GG videos? Are you getting tired of me talking about that watch? As you know I became obsessed with it but I'm worried that it's not fun for viewers if I focus too much on one watch -- and also it's not good to keep repeating the whole history in the longer videos. I'm still researching it but I'm not planning to post any more updates until I can put all the pieces together with a proper end to the story.
@@IMakeWatches I love you ranting about it but I can imagine not all viewers do...lol. I am just a watchlover and collector , doing some minor repairs myseld so I just love all repaiervideos, yours are such a high quality so it is a must see..😄🙏
Wow awesome watch 😊
I don’t think you should get these watches wet, as in under water, because the back is open for the air to get to that sensitive air pressure sensor. If the sensor goes kaput, your altimeter and barometer functions stop working. I used to wash my watch under the tap and that may have damaged the sensor. Even little flakes of your skin can get to that sensor and collect in the depression where it is located. Then you add water to that and you have a mess. The sensor plate sits underneath the back of the watch. The sensor plate is what seals against the O-ring to protect the innards from water, not the case back as on most watches. If the sensor was to leak, you would end up with water in the electronics.
My sensor had stopped working and I needed to change the battery. It’s an old watch, so I decided to do it myself. That’s when I saw the sorry state of the sensor plate. It was filthy from all the debris that had been made wet and dried out, sticking to the plate and sensor. You can buy a new sensor plate if the old one stops working. At that point, you should also buy a new O-ring and clean out the groove that it rides in with a properly sized piece of wood as to not scratch the groove. It is good to use a tint bit of silicone grease on the O-ring before setting it into the groove.
As for changing the battery, ONLY LOOSEN the screw holding the retaining arm. That’s all you need to do to get the arm out of the way. If you remove that very, very tiny screw you might have a DEVIL OF A TIME getting it back in. Due to its incredibly tiny size, it has a VERY REAL PROPENSITY TO LAUNCH ITSELF OUT OF YOUR TWEEZERS, unlike any other tiny screw I’ve dealt with. I had to find mine 3 times. It is so tiny you cannot hear it land on the floor and it is barely visible to the human eye. There is no saving you if it lands in carpet. By the grace of the almighty alone, I managed to find mine 3 times. It was a minor miracle.
Trying to get that arm and screw aligned over the hole is another nightmare for the uninitiated. I ended up using a tiny bit of tape to hold the arm in place, so it didn’t move when I set the tiny screw in place. There are probably other techniques to get that screw back in, but that one worked for me. However, I wasted a good couple of hours for nothing, all because I removed that minuscule screw, when all I really needed to do was loosen it enough to swing the arm off of the top of the battery. I WILL NOT MAKE THAT MISTAKE AGAIN.
At some point, I may purchase a new sensor/plate and O-ring, just so I can get all the functions working again. But that is for a later date. For now, I just going to be happy with my new battery.
I agree. When they were new they were probably safe for swimming for three or four years but as they've been discontinued none of them are that new any more and even if Tissot services them it's questionable how safe the pusher gaskets would be even after a service. That said, I don't believe that the external sensor (barometer / altimeter) is going to lead to an internal water breach in and of itself. It can get destroyed outside of the waterproof case, as that's where it's mounted (under that extra cover plate with the holes in it). But it's the gaskets on the main case that are a water risk to the movement, not the external sensor. That's one thing that has always bothered me about electronic watches is that they can't survive a water breach, whereas mechanical watches can, and this is a big difference between the two in terms of long-term longevity.
@@IMakeWatches Does Tissot sell replacement parts that you know of? I’d like to buy a new O-ring and a new sensor.
@@orwellknew9112 I’ve only ever read and heard people say that they do not. I’ll reach out to them myself this week and ask!
I love these T-Touch watches, I have 3 . My favourite to wear and use is the same stainless steel model you have there and I do want to find a titanium model with the saem case and bracelet design.
I also have 3 - one of which is now a parted out scratched up titanium case and non-working internals. They're selling for ~$100 used in good condition in Switzerland these days. Great bargain for one of the best electronic watches ever. After wearing the stainless steel for seven years the titanium felt wrong to me. When you wear the stainless steel with stainless steel bracelet you feel the weight and that reminds you that you're wearing a big watch. When I wore the titanium with rubber strap I constantly forgot how big it was and that lead to banging it on more doorframes and desktops. The new condition titanium I have is also polished instead of matte or brushed finish, which is also annoying because it scratches easier and shows fingerprints, etc. I wouldn't worry too much about getting a titanium one unless it's just to have a shiny object like mine.
Hi.Interesting video.My tissot t touch 2 lost some functions after I changed battery.Local jeweller I bought it from wanted £100 to send it away for battery???.compass,alarm and stop watch are fine,but meteo,alt,thermo do not show on lcd.Do you have any ideas,if there is a fix,???
Regards
Ian
Those functions are all dependent on the connection with the sensor on the protected back plate. Without touching the tiny sensor itself you could just reseat that whole back plate and see if you get a better connection.
Great video!
Thanks!
I just got my Tissot T touch 2 battery replaced in a small tissot t watch shop and all rhe functionality such as altimeter, compass, meteometer and Thermometer is not working idk what should i do? Any suggestions? Idk they told me they pressed reset button i dont see any reset button 😂
Thanks for your question. You can try watching my other video - Watch Repair: Tissot T-Touch II - Gasket Inspection & Battery Change. I think it shows how the internal electrical contacts work and how to reset it.
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Ask for help. The battery of the Tissot t013420a in my hand is low. So I took it apart and replaced the battery. Open the first back cover and find that there is a little dirt on the sensor. I think it's glass, so I wipe it with a paper towel stained with alcohol. After wiping, I found that the sensor was full of wool, and I found that the cover of the sensor was made of rubber, and the rubber was a little aging. If the aging rubber covering the sensor will affect the waterproof performance? There is no replacement for the time being. Looking forward to your answer.
Hi! Sensor is probably destroyed. It is connected to very thin wires and floats in a kind of soft silicon gel. If those thin wires are broken it's very difficult to repair (if it can be done at all). You probably need to send it to Tissot for service (they do a good job but it takes time and costs quite a bit) or buy a used one for parts. Best of luck! It is too bad that the T-Touches sensors are so fragile but I do understand that it's a unique and complicated sensor and design.
@@IMakeWatches Thank you for your answer. I think the thin wires in the silica gel are miniature thermocouples for temperature measurement, which are accurately realized by sensing the surrounding atmosphere to determine the temperature. No wonder can not wearing this watch for diving, because the watch give up the airtightness in order to realize the temperature measurement.
@@milkway-fw4dc Yes, and the external sensor is also used for the barometer for the altimeter and weather functions, and possibly also the compass (although the compass sensor may be inside).
Hi, I have a t touch 2003, water enter in the mechanical, do you service and can repair? Thanks
Thanks for your comment. Usually water in an electronic watch is the end of the line for it, but if the case is still nice you might be able to buy a used version of the same watch and swap out the movement based on this video!
hi i have titan t touch but the tuchscreen wont work,, after change the batry,, any solution pls help..
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Did it work before you changed the battery and are you familiar with how the touchscreen works in general?
Thank you for the great video. I have a small issue with my T-touch II. The time 1 is out of synch with time 2. Time 1 is showing 1 minute ahead of time 2. For instance T1=12:10, while T2=12:09. Do you know a way to set that without talking the watch apart? I believe a hard reset from the reset terminal by the battery will fix it, but I don't wanna open it before the next battery change. I already tried a memory reset by holding the + button in sleep mode and this didn't help. The hands are in synch with Time 1. Thanks.
Hi! That's a strange one! There is a way to resync the hands just by pressing buttons without opening the back but I always thought that time 1 and time 2 were synchronized to each other. In any case I think there's a link to the user guide in my other video about the T-Touch. That has instructions for how to resync the hands to time 1. If you can't find it in the description of that video just google it.
Thank you for the suggestion, but the hands are already synchronized with time 1. I did that calibration one more time just in case, but it didn't change anything. I always thought that t1 and t2 use the same counter, apparently that's not the case. No info of such adjustment is listed in the user manual too. It seems like I will stand by for the battery to get flat in couple of years, then I will perform the hard reset from the terminal point on the pcb, hoping that it will do the trick. I just don't want to open the watch unless necessary. Doesn't affect the other functions at this time
Thank you anyway.
@@stefankolev8330 That's very wise of you! Every time anyone opens a T-Touch II there's a huge risk of damaging it. I would even go so far as to suggest sending it to Tissot when you do need the battery change so they can refresh the gaskets and control that issue in the event that it needs a new mainboard.
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I uploaded pictures of both T1 and T2 on the above link if you are interested to see it. Really weird indeed. I live in Bulgaria and unfortunately I have no trust in local "official Tissot service centers" as I received negative feedbacks on several occasions from friends who brought there watches more expensive than mine. So far I had no issues with the watch except on this one occasion. Changed the battery by myself 3 times already. The last one I had troubles booting it as it was left with battery flat more than 8 months. I needed to replace the battery and hard reset it few times to convince it to boot properly.
Hi!! I bumped into your video because I have, as same as you, 2 Tissot touch 2, stainless and titanium, but both have issue on the touch screen and thermo, meter and altimeter, the don't show the information. Any suggestions on how to fix them.
I have never been able to fix any of those problems. I've only successfully changed the batteries and swapped out movements on T-Touch 2 that were working fine already. What I have noticed in Switzerland is you can get them used for ~$50 to $100 (USD), and that's less than the cost of the repair by Tissot, so it might be best to look for a used one that is working fine even if it's not looking great and then swap out parts to make on working watch with the parts that look the best? Either that or send it to Tissot.
@@IMakeWatches thanks for your response!!
@@eugeniopadilla Sure! Good luck with it!
Excellent video! It's a shame I didn't watch this video earlier. The second time I changed the battery of my T-Touch 2, I ruined the sensor, and now it doesn't provide information on temperature, pressure, or altitude. I can't find the sensor anywhere; do you know where I could get it (preferably an online site)? Regards from Buenos AIres.
As far as I know it's impossible to purchase the case back with the integrated sensor unless you pay for official service, and even then most people report that Tissot generally tries to sell them a new watch rather than do the repair. The used market (Ebay, local equivalent) is probably your only bet. But you could try Tissot dealer and ask the cost and availability without even giving them your watch.
@@IMakeWatches me gustaria saber si se puede de alguna manera anular el sensor y que igualmente funcione el compas y la temperatura alguno que sepa de electronica seguro se puede engañar al sensor. tu que piensas?
Hello my friend, I'm living in Costa Rica , I'm a watch maker, I did receive a T081420 movement because is not working properly, the hour hand it is not moving, I disassembly the watch but I saw that one rotor is broken, I'm trying to found the movement but imposible. Do you know where i can find it?. Really sorry about my english.
Sorry for taking so long to respond to this comment. Did you solve the problem? You can send me an email with a picture of the broken part if you still need it. If I have one I'll send it to you. My recollection is that the motors are fixed to the main PCB but I'll look at that again if you send me a picture.
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I have been watching so many from your videos, Really like it good job! Thank you!
I own a Tissot touch ii for more then 10 years now. I got a titanium wristband for it and want now to clean brush/polish to match the new band. I was hoping you would show how to remove the bezel... just pry it off maybe?
That's cool. I haven't removed a bezel from one. If it needs service anyway send it to Tissot and I'm sure they'll clean it as part of their service.
@@IMakeWatches The bezel is easy to remove on a titanium touch, by
using a sharp bladed jack knife. You simply pry up on each side till it
pops off. It is held in by a grove around the sapphire crystal, so be careful
not to scratch the side of the crystal. Once it's off, you must take care to
line up the two tiny bumps on the plastic ring insert that connect to the bottom
portion of the teeth on the lower ring, You then press the new bezel in place
tightly with your fingers.
@@IMakeWatches Thanks a lot! I want to do it myself. I don't want to pay 80 euros plus shipping to exchange a battery that cost me 3 euros.
@@danieltarullo1689 Thanks a lot Daniel! I will try hat!
@@EnriqueLUrcia Most of these bezels are interchangeable, for example
The expert pilot bezel will also fit perfectly on a Tissot Expert. I am talking
about generation II with the red backlight. The stainless versions are a
bit harder to pop off, probably because the metal is less bendable. However
if you warm up the bezel with a hair dryer it will expand , then you can take it off easier.
Hi! Great video! Very useful to understand the manifactur and some of the mechanics ok the watch.
I have a similar version, the tissot t touch II in stainless steel with the rubber bracelet.
I want to change the bracelet with the steel one, do you have any suggestions where to find it at a reasonable price?
I was also considering the idea of buying a broken titanium one, with the titanium bracelet, and move my working system into the case of the broken one. Do you know where I can find broken watches or spare cases?
Thank you so much! Looking forward to new videos!
Thanks! I think you have the right idea: just find a broken one!
@IShootWatches I've already tried on ebay and chrono24 but it was a failure
If you did want to remove the hands put it in sleep mode so the hands can be lined up at 12 when you reinstall.
Yes, I always forget to do that! Anyway, the reset and resync does work for when the battery completely dies.
I have T touch II and have problem with the display does not work anymore even i install new battery. But my opinion the sensor was the problem, would you please help me with this.
Sorry for the late reply. Did you get it working? Did you make sure the piece of clear tape was on the movement side of the battery to make sure it doesn't short out?
sabes si funcionaria el sensor del tissot t touch 2 en el sea touch?
No sé. Si lo averiguas, publica la respuesta aquí. ¡Me interesaría saberlo!
Hello, I have a t-touch ii watch and I have a problem, my bezel was lost, I read that it has a factory design defect and when it comes into contact with water the bezel comes off. I'm from Argentina and I can't get the spare part, could you help me? The watch is a gift from my dad and it has a lot of sentimental value to me.
Sure, email me (visit the About page on a computer for email link).
I had same problem don't know where to find the part
Hi, I'm looking for a brand new sensor to replace mine that doesn't work anymore... The reference is T345.025.780 but I don't know where I can buy it ?
Anybody has an idea ?
Thx
The watches go for a little as $50 these days. Buy one that's broken and hope for a working sensor part? Or buy a good working one for $150. Or send it to Tissot. I'm pretty sure they don't sell parts outside of official repair centers.
Hello !! Im from México , no body repairs tissot here , how i can get a price or Send it to you ?
Hi! Thanks for asking but I'm not qualified to buy Tissot parts or do repairs. Is it a mechanical watch or a quartz? If it's a T-Touch it might be best just to buy a used one in good condition. You can send me a photo if it's not a quarts watch and I'll try to advise you if it can be repaired by any watchmaker.
My watch is exactly the same and has wster damage. The screen is no longer responding to touch and loses time.
That's a tough one. Open it and let it dry for a month if you haven't already and then try it again. If it doesn't come back it's probably toast. You could try sending it to Tissot if you're attached to it. They should replace everything including the seals if they accept the repair.
Where can I purchase this sensor module ?
The only way to get a new one that I'm aware of is to pay for Tissot to service it for you, and they may not have them any more so that may nor even work. In terms of used, you could try to find a used T-Touch II (assuming that's what you have) that's sold as working and ask the seller to confirm that all functions work and then switch out the back of the watch. The sensor is built into the underside of the back of the watch case and can't be changed by itself (as far as I know anyway). Good luck! I hope that helps!
After I change my battery of my expert1 titanium the touch screen not respond i can only change the date by pressing the T button and + and -. The touch looks like disabled how i can fix it? Can you help me? There is an hard reset to do? The watch was completely low battery from 2 years.. now it start but… Thanks in advance
I don't know. I usually just keep poking around and trying to figure out what's wrong until I fix the problem or damage the watch so bad that it can't be fixed! I have never actually figured out how the touch screen works. I think it's actually just proximity sensors in the top of the movement, not anything special about the glass. But I really don't know.... If you figure it out please leave a follow-up message for others! Good luck! (You could always take it to a Tissot dealer if you're worried about damaging it.)
@@IMakeWatches yes of course I will do. But before i want to try an hard reset. I read somwhere there is inside an AC point to connect with the positive of batteries for 3 seconds for the hard reset but i can’t find it
@@kyosuke7251 Yeah, I don't know about that. For the T-Touch II I think that simply removing the battery causes a hard reset. Please leave an update if you figure it out!
That is rubber connector, to connect the touch screen to main board.
Thanks for your comment! Do you recognize that from other electronics or have you also disassembled T-Touches? I didn't try to swap the dial modules in the end because I was worried that I got oil and dirt on the connector and it might not work for long (if at all) if I tried to reuse it. But that was from my experience with other much older electronic devices including older watches.
It is similar rubber connector when i change lcd of a cell phones like Nokia wayback 2004. I only love to watch any teardown or dis assembly in YT. It fascinates me☺️☺️☺️
To clean rubber connector, i used to apply isoprophyl alcohol to both ends of the connecto to have better contact to from the touch screen to the main board.
At 6:52 what is that small circuit board ?
The small one in the case back is for the sensors. The round one is the main circuit board.
What is the specific part for the back called. I found a tissot t touch II but it doesn't have the back with the sensor for it
Little rubber piece that connects the display is called a zebra strip. Just fyi.
Thanks! Am I right about how fragile it is? I remember as a kid every time I came across them I ended up destroying the LCD displays they were connected to.
When was this watch discontinued?
I don't know but I still see like new ones on the used market.
I bought an expert solar 2, black with green ceramic bezel over 2 years ago. It had the LCD display bleed issue, so sent it back to Tissot. At the time it was the height of the COVID issue and because the movement needed replacing and the dial is part of the movement, they couldn't offer me the original pattern dial (bit like a picture of the compass) so I could choose from others available. I went with a plain blue. Which kind of makes it unique. It's very plain and ultra legible. In fact Iike it better. I call it my COVID watch. Ok boring story over. I really like your video as there's really not much on t touches on RUclips
That's cool!
Sorry couldn't watch, To much waffling
Yes, sorry about that. I used to work the grill at IHOP. I should probably go back to that or dishwashing! 😂😂😂 No, seriously, thanks for the criticism. I'm just having fun but I would like to get better and in particular I need to have a specific set of key points for each video and make them faster and then edit out everything that wastes the viewers' time.
@@IMakeWatches Wasn't meant to sound offensive mate, I just prefer the hands on approach... I have an original T-Touch and just changed the battery but the pin holding the strap to the watch body is a bit worse for wear and bent but can't find a replacement anywhere at the moment
Can you write please the steps of how to erase scratches.?I hit it somewhere 🥹
Thanks for your question. Are you asking about scratches on the case or the crystal? It's not possible to remove either on this watch. The crystal on the T-Touch II is not plexiglass, so it would need to be replaced. You can polish the case, but polishing removes the material around the scratch so it alters the case permanently. My recommendation for the T-Touch II is not to polish it at all.