Watch Repair
 

I have a Casio watch which is about 6 years old and the battery has gone in it.

I took it to local market to have a new battery but they told me if they open it the waterproof seal will be broken and need repairing but they do not offer that sort of repair.

Does anyone know who does this sort of repair or if there's a way of sending to Casio for repair?.

The watch was bought in H Samuel but I don't know if they offer this service either.

Any help would be great
Thanks

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It is more likely to and cheaper buy a new watch

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I’ve never had any bother getting watch batteries replaced at any Timpson’s franchise. They’re in most shopping centres. They should have a pressure vessel on hand to test that the waterproof seal is still functional after they reassemble the watch.

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They wanted over £22 to replace the battery but a new watch was about £10

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£10 for a new watch?

Timpsons have never charged me more than £5 for fitting a new battery for my wife’s watches (my watch is automatic).

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What sort of watch are you getting for £10 and is it really equivalent to the water-resistant Casio that needs the battery?

I have a water resistant Casio with a 10-year battery in it that cost about £50-60 new. Battery is approaching 8 years old and it’s still running. If it costs only £20 to get a new 10-year battery I’d still pay that. I guarantee you your £10 watch won’t keep accurate time, won’t be very water resistant and its battery won’t last 6 years.

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£22 !! Mine's due for a service but putting it off as long as can as it'll cost around £450

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Yes, I have that challenge as well - the last service was over £300, and that was over 7 years ago (so I’m sure it will have increased by now…

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I 'retired' my watch last year as I fancied a Ticwatch which was £280 and way cheaper than getting my other watch serviced (was gaining and the self-winder has stuck). Will maybe get it done later in the year fuel bills allowing!

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The watch was £250 when I bought it and its a nice watch so id like to get it repaired.

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Is there a Timpsons near you?

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Yes in our local market, I will try there thankyou.

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I bought a Casio LCD [F-91W] in 2016 for £8.72.
Weird amount I know, it was from Amazon, and I got £5 off as well, making it £3.72
Its still water resistant (in the shower anyway) and still running on its original battery.
Its not spectacularly accurate, it gains about 8 seconds a month, so I reset back 2/3 times a year.

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Casio seem a reliable solid brand, both my Son and his Partner also have Casio watches and are very happy with them.

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A Casio

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I remember my dad had an expensive watch, I forget the make, when he took it to a local shop, rather than specialist, they said they could replace the battery, BUT as they're not authorised specialist they couldn't do the seals etc.

As my dad didn't intend to wear it in the shower, let alone deep sea dive, he paid them the few quid to do it, rather than shed loads authorised dealer wanted, and it's been fine.

H Samuel either do it, or more likely send it away to be done.

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Just came back from Timpsons, they told me the same if they change the battery it will break the waterproof seal.

---------- Post added at 15:28 ---------- Previous post was at 15:26 ----------

Although this watch was bought in H Samuel in the past few years what limited dealings I've had with Jewellers I've dealt with F Hinds and been very happy with them.