Having a Battery Fitted
Discussion
Spydaman said:
The battery on my Seiko Monster is going flat as indicated by the date not changing and the second hand ticking in 2 second increments. Its a nice watch and I don't want it messed-up. Is it ok to take it to high street jeweler or do I need to take it to a Seiko authorised place?
If you don't want it messed up take it to an AD.To be honest if it's a straightforward battery swap, £30ish (give or take the sealing pressure it will need) should get you a lifetime guarantee from pretty much anywhere on the high street. The cost is built in with the pressure testing when it's resealed, the greater the depth it has to take (200m on one of these?) then of course, the better the seal needs to be.
Spydaman said:
The battery on my Seiko Monster is going flat as indicated by the date not changing and the second hand ticking in 2 second increments. Its a nice watch and I don't want it messed-up. Is it ok to take it to high street jeweler or do I need to take it to a Seiko authorised place?
Well you learn somthing new everyday... I didn't know they sold the Monster in battery powered format??Mine is automatic as is every single other Seiko Monster I've ever seen for sale. Got any pictures?
This is a Monster...
...pretty sure that they only have auto movements in them. You either have an auto that's not working properly or you don't have a Monster, either way take it to a good independant jeweller who may be able to help you out with a battery change or, if it's an easy fix, sort out your auto.
The reason for me saying independant is that they can usually help you on the spot.
...pretty sure that they only have auto movements in them. You either have an auto that's not working properly or you don't have a Monster, either way take it to a good independant jeweller who may be able to help you out with a battery change or, if it's an easy fix, sort out your auto.
The reason for me saying independant is that they can usually help you on the spot.
Looks like you're in Hampshire. Go to Cephas Mckeough, he's in Shirley.
http://www.touchsouthampton.com/business/list/bid/...
He's a general watch / clock man, but he also stocks Seiko. I have used him for two clock repairs, several watch batteries, pocket watch repairs, wrist watch repairs.... Not had a problem yet. He's also pretty reasonable.
http://www.touchsouthampton.com/business/list/bid/...
He's a general watch / clock man, but he also stocks Seiko. I have used him for two clock repairs, several watch batteries, pocket watch repairs, wrist watch repairs.... Not had a problem yet. He's also pretty reasonable.
Got a reply back from Seiko UK. Thay want £57.02 to replace the battery and re-seal it as 'Divers' watch. Seems a bit pricey. Is this about right? I got a price from a high street jewellers and they wat £25 but if it fails the leak test they still charge the same and I assume I get a watch full of water.
£15 for my last battery and tank test from Cephus.
And he's a craftsman who knows what he's doing, as opposed to sending it to an organisation where it could be just as easily looked at by an experienced old hand as a kid they employed last week...
Do not assume that main dealer service is best.
And he's a craftsman who knows what he's doing, as opposed to sending it to an organisation where it could be just as easily looked at by an experienced old hand as a kid they employed last week...
Do not assume that main dealer service is best.
mikeveal said:
£15 for my last battery and tank test from Cephus.
And he's a craftsman who knows what he's doing, as opposed to sending it to an organisation where it could be just as easily looked at by an experienced old hand as a kid they employed last week...
Do not assume that main dealer service is best.
Perhaps I'll give him a try as I go past Shirley on my weakly cycle to work and back.And he's a craftsman who knows what he's doing, as opposed to sending it to an organisation where it could be just as easily looked at by an experienced old hand as a kid they employed last week...
Do not assume that main dealer service is best.
Mattt said:
What's the point of the pressure test, if you never take it diving, as I assume 99% of owners do?
Checks all seals are in place to avoid any water ingress from swimming, showering, even washing hands, and of course dust and dirt. Or custard. Or gravy. Or whatever might ruin the internals of a watch.The chrono on my Longines Hydroconquest has stopped working, I suspect but cannot prove it coincided with the last battery change at a high street jeweller (it wasn't cheap either, it was sent away to be done properly, re-sealed etc). So I now face finding a reputable place to either reset, fix or replace the movement.
I have absolutely no idea how much it will cost. If anyone knows the worst case for a new Longines Hydroconquest Quartz Chrono movement to be fitted then please advise.
I have absolutely no idea how much it will cost. If anyone knows the worst case for a new Longines Hydroconquest Quartz Chrono movement to be fitted then please advise.
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