Problem with J12 quartz movement

[Texas1999]

I bought a J12 from a member a few months back and it was working fine upon arrival. I have been keeping it stored away as a Christmas gift for the wife. Unfortunately a few days ago I took out the watch and the movement had stopped. I banged it lightly on my palm and it started ticking again, but eventually stopped after 10-15 minutes. If I lightly bang it on my palm it ticks for awhile, then quits.

Is this a sign of a dying battery that needs to be replaced...or is it something more serious? If its just the battery that needs replacement, where can I find a jap quartz replacement?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Rainsick33]

Sounds like battery is dying, just replace the battery. Most likely should work, quartz dont break down easy.

 

[68Olds]

You can find watch batterys at Batterys Plus, drug stores, dollar stores, etc. Just remove that one and use it to match up the replacement.

 

[txrob779]

Battery

Quartz movments dont usually die unless dropped or smashed. Its the battery I betcha betcha.