Wearing a Watch with a Battery on Shabbat

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Question

In a wristwatch with a battery, is it permissible to wear it on Shabbat, considering it as a utensil whose primary use is prohibited or as muktzeh?

Answer

It is permitted because the battery is not primary and is only replaced infrequently.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 308

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