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By *ex-a-frolics OP   Couple
over a year ago

Brizzle

Watch battery supplied & fitted? My wife had it done today by a well known retail chain. Yes it was quick & convenient but think she was ripped off, knowing how much the battery cost & the 2 minutes it took to fit it. How much would you be happy to pay?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Watch battery supplied & fitted? My wife had it done today by a well known retail chain. Yes it was quick & convenient but think she was ripped off, knowing how much the battery cost & the 2 minutes it took to fit it. How much would you be happy to pay?"

Think my last one was €15

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Watch battery supplied & fitted? My wife had it done today by a well known retail chain. Yes it was quick & convenient but think she was ripped off, knowing how much the battery cost & the 2 minutes it took to fit it. How much would you be happy to pay?"

£15????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the usual rate is between 5-10£. Would be happy with that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I paid £10 the last time ..at the watch doctor

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

A fiver

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My wife has an omega, cost £100 and needed to be sent to omega

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I paid nearly £40 last time I think, but they cleaned it aswell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought an a4 sheet of assorted watch batteries for 99p, it's got about 30 batteries in all and all sizes, I then bought a watch repair tool kit for 3.99 on eBay. I'll never have to pay again and neither will anybody I know.

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By *uperunknown1Man
over a year ago

Chichester

I paid £18.95 but I then get batteries fitted for free for the lifetime of the watch.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

Find a watch stall on a market they usually do it for less than a fiver.

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By *itofamouthfullMan
over a year ago

Cotswolds

Took my nice watch to a well known high street jeweller for a new battery, completely forgot about it they contacted me 14 months later telling me my watch was done. Went in and fetched it and the new battery died after 3 months! Ffs! Never got it fixed since that was 7 years ago! Lol cost about £15 off top of my head!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I actually took a watch a few days ago to Timpsons for a new battery. It's a Raymond Weil, so yes, not a cheap watch. He said, water tight would be £32. I said I'd think about it. It seemed a lot!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I bought an a4 sheet of assorted watch batteries for 99p, it's got about 30 batteries in all and all sizes, I then bought a watch repair tool kit for 3.99 on eBay. I'll never have to pay again and neither will anybody I know. "

although I use my jewellers' screwdrivers.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"Find a watch stall on a market they usually do it for less than a fiver. "

Yep that's what I did!

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Had mine done at Tompkins last weekend - was £18 with a one year warranty on the battery or £24 with a lifetime warranty (meaning they will replace the battery for free anytime the battery runs out during the lifetime of the watch) so took the latter option.

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By *uperunknown1Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Find a watch stall on a market they usually do it for less than a fiver.

Yep that's what I did!"

The only problem with that is that if your watch is waterproof and it's not put back together properly and pressure tested, it can let in moisture. If it's a decent watch it's worth paying for it to be done properly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I actually took a watch a few days ago to Timpsons for a new battery. It's a Raymond Weil, so yes, not a cheap watch. He said, water tight would be £32. I said I'd think about it. It seemed a lot!! "

I suspect this is exactly the reason some have to pay higher costs - they test and (re)guarantee the water resistance on them after changing the batteries.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I bought an a4 sheet of assorted watch batteries for 99p, it's got about 30 batteries in all and all sizes, I then bought a watch repair tool kit for 3.99 on eBay. I'll never have to pay again and neither will anybody I know.

although I use my jewellers' screwdrivers. "

Me too but one of my watches doesn't have screws, it needed a special tool to twist it off so I bought a whole kit.

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By *ohn8210tCouple
over a year ago

Warwick

Interesting post . Do you think the wearing of watches has declined over the years due to the mobile phone etc ? I know years ago we both had watches for going out etc ( not for work) . No idea if it had declined it was just a thought?

We've not worn them for years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

£5 Stockport market

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Interesting post . Do you think the wearing of watches has declined over the years due to the mobile phone etc ? I know years ago we both had watches for going out etc ( not for work) . No idea if it had declined it was just a thought?

We've not worn them for years."

I think they have, but for me, I feel naked without a decent weighted watch on my wrist. (Not the fun kind of naked)

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By *lmostthereMan
over a year ago

Southampton


"I actually took a watch a few days ago to Timpsons for a new battery. It's a Raymond Weil, so yes, not a cheap watch. He said, water tight would be £32. I said I'd think about it. It seemed a lot!! "

Do not let Timpsons near your nice watch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I bought an a4 sheet of assorted watch batteries for 99p, it's got about 30 batteries in all and all sizes, I then bought a watch repair tool kit for 3.99 on eBay. I'll never have to pay again and neither will anybody I know. "

Can I send my watch over to you please

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By *uperunknown1Man
over a year ago

Chichester


"Interesting post . Do you think the wearing of watches has declined over the years due to the mobile phone etc ? I know years ago we both had watches for going out etc ( not for work) . No idea if it had declined it was just a thought?

We've not worn them for years."

I think it has declined, bit I personally couldn't not wear a watch. I feel naked without one, I even put mine on before my socks each morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Interesting post . Do you think the wearing of watches has declined over the years due to the mobile phone etc ? I know years ago we both had watches for going out etc ( not for work) . No idea if it had declined it was just a thought?

We've not worn them for years."

I’d be lost without my watch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I bought an a4 sheet of assorted watch batteries for 99p, it's got about 30 batteries in all and all sizes, I then bought a watch repair tool kit for 3.99 on eBay. I'll never have to pay again and neither will anybody I know. "

This is exactly what I did as well

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"Interesting post . Do you think the wearing of watches has declined over the years due to the mobile phone etc ? I know years ago we both had watches for going out etc ( not for work) . No idea if it had declined it was just a thought?

We've not worn them for years.

I’d be lost without my watch "

Funnily enough I feel undressed without my watch too - but the number of times I catch myself reaching for my mobile to check the time rather than glancing at my wrist is unreal!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started wearing watches quite recently, so didn't replace any batteries yet. But with decent watch, I would never go to watch stand or any retail chain shop. I would only use local watchmaker/watch repair shop. Not only these guys need your business, they most likely do it better and cheaper then retail chain shop

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had mine done a couple of weeks ago and it was a tenner.

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield


"Interesting post . Do you think the wearing of watches has declined over the years due to the mobile phone etc ? I know years ago we both had watches for going out etc ( not for work) . No idea if it had declined it was just a thought?

We've not worn them for years.

I’d be lost without my watch "

Wow that's a clever watch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I actually took a watch a few days ago to Timpsons for a new battery. It's a Raymond Weil, so yes, not a cheap watch. He said, water tight would be £32. I said I'd think about it. It seemed a lot!!

I suspect this is exactly the reason some have to pay higher costs - they test and (re)guarantee the water resistance on them after changing the batteries."

Yes mines not a cheap one and that's why most high streets won't touch it , luckily enough it's only every few years I need a new battery.

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By *laytimenowMan
over a year ago

Essex

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"Find a watch stall on a market they usually do it for less than a fiver. "

Yeah, mine was a fiver (that was ma watch, not the clock btw)

The time sponsored by Accurist is now.....

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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london


"Interesting post . Do you think the wearing of watches has declined over the years due to the mobile phone etc ? I know years ago we both had watches for going out etc ( not for work) . No idea if it had declined it was just a thought?

We've not worn them for years.

I’d be lost without my watch

Wow that's a clever watch "

Bet he got it on tick

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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london


"Interesting post . Do you think the wearing of watches has declined over the years due to the mobile phone etc ? I know years ago we both had watches for going out etc ( not for work) . No idea if it had declined it was just a thought?

We've not worn them for years.

I’d be lost without my watch

Wow that's a clever watch

Bet he got it on tick "

She even

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm glad I read this thread, I've got a couple of Tag Heuers so googled the average battery life. Anything from 2-5 years and they give a 4 second warning when they need a battery change.

Stops for 4 seconds then skips 4 seconds.

So I'll probably get them serviced and battery changed at that point. Probably around £150-£160 total cost each.

I think I'd find owning a watch with a mechanical movement quite annoying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't wear a watch; haven't done so for years.

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By *ryst In IsoldeWoman
over a year ago

your imagination

I don't wear a watch anymore. I was given one by my then boyfriend for my 21st birthday and it survived for 23 years. Haven't replaced it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

£5

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm glad I read this thread, I've got a couple of Tag Heuers so googled the average battery life. Anything from 2-5 years and they give a 4 second warning when they need a battery change.

Stops for 4 seconds then skips 4 seconds.

So I'll probably get them serviced and battery changed at that point. Probably around £150-£160 total cost each.

I think I'd find owning a watch with a mechanical movement quite annoying "

Flash

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Watch battery supplied & fitted? My wife had it done today by a well known retail chain. Yes it was quick & convenient but think she was ripped off, knowing how much the battery cost & the 2 minutes it took to fit it. How much would you be happy to pay?"

Recently paid £20 for it

But thats the watch pressure tested also...whatever that means

Others were quoting £30 for same service..

The days of an old guy with funny glasses doing it for £3.65 seem to be over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Find a watch stall on a market they usually do it for less than a fiver. "

£3

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

£5

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

£12 was my last one. Water proof watch though so they re-done the seal at the same time.

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