Omega Seamaster Battery

[BAHN-STORMA]

I've had this watch 10 years and it's just gone in for its second battery (£65 and 4-6 weeks). First battery lasted 5 years and was replaced FOC.

They were surprised that they have lasted 5 years each and reckoned norm was about 2 years - anyone here able to comment on their replacement times?

[Watch-Collector]

I dont know , but what I do know is for £65 you could buy a hell of a lot of batteries and they would last you a lifetime 10 times over!!!! ;-)

Watch-Collector

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Watch-Collector said:

I dont know , but what I do know is for £65 you could buy a hell of a lot of batteries and they would last you a lifetime 10 times over!!!! ;-)

Watch-Collector

If only it was that simple!!!

[BigAlinEmbra]

First battery in mine lasted 5 years and got told on replacement that the new one should last about 3 years.
Two and a half years on first replacement and it's still going strong.

Replacement cost was £30 though. £65 seems steep!

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BigAlinEmbra said:

Replacement cost was £30 though. £65 seems steep!

I thought that, but too late now!

Justified it to myself as not bad for 10 years, seeing as last one was free (different jeweller though).

[Watch-Collector]

BAHN-STORMA said:

Watch-Collector said:

I dont know , but what I do know is for £65 you could buy a hell of a lot of batteries and they would last you a lifetime 10 times over!!!! ;-)

Watch-Collector

If only it was that simple!!!

Well I think it is simple. they rip you off!!!

A battery costs around 20pence and a replacement gasket the same. How long does a pressure test take and cost? If they actually do it.
Watch-Collector

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Watch-Collector said:

Well I think it is simple. they rip you off!!!

No arguement with that!

[rufusruffcutt]

Just had my 3rd battery fitted in 9 years of ownership. I also had a "full Service" done at the same time, cost £150 (including the battery change)

Its kept perfect time since the service.

[MG511]

Had mine 11 years and had the battery replaced twice, they seem to last 4 - 5 years. Last change about 18 months ago cost me £40. Never had it serviced, only would if it lost accuracy.

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olly22n said:

Mine lasted 6+ years for the first battery, the second is 3 years into its tenure...

If only the bloody straps were as robust

No trouble on that front, luckily.

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BAHN-STORMA said:

olly22n said:

Mine lasted 6+ years for the first battery, the second is 3 years into its tenure...

If only the bloody straps were as robust

No trouble on that front, luckily.

Clearly tempted fate then... bd fell apart lunchtime!

[Coopstar]

Where did you guys get your batteries changed?

Mine is now giving me the 3second tick warning.

Cheers.

[hilly10]

My tag lasted nearly 7 years then the second one 5. Cant comment on costs as a friend works in the trade sent it to Tag in Manchester nil cost

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Coopstar said:

Where did you guys get your batteries changed?

First at Mappin & Webb, second at a local, independent (Omega Dealer) jeweller.