Battery replacement

[dan1502]

I need a battery on an Omega Seamaster replacing. Where's the best value place to go for this in the Mancehster area? I'd prefer not to have to post if possible and also could do with it doing in the next 2-3 weeks.

[Ikemi]

Any good local jeweller should be able to change the battery on your Seamaster for very little cash! If all else fails, Goldsmiths might be able to help ...

However neither of these places will provide a pressure test to ensure the watch retains it's water resistance rating.

These people would be your best bet: http://www.swisstimeservices.com/

[al1991]

Bry on here does pressure testing too.

[dan1502]

Ok, thanks. Though we've not managed to go for a while we do go scuba diving so probably should have it pressure tested at the same time. Mine needs to go for a service so thanks for the link as that needs a bit more attention. It might be worth sending them both away though I'm not sure how I'm going to cope without my watch for a while!

[al1991]

What better excuse for buying a new one?

[bry1975]

Make sure who ever services the Omega has the correct caseback die as those Omega SMP casebacks can be a reet pain to undo, the standard Bergeon or Jaxa caseback bits tend to mark those caseback recesses.

I'm still after a decent non marking Omega die as the standard Bergeon/AF Omega die is crap and marks!


Bry

[dan1502]

bry1975 said:

Make sure who ever services the Omega has the correct caseback die as those Omega SMP casebacks can be a reet pain to undo, the standard Bergeon or Jaxa caseback bits tend to mark those caseback recesses.

I'm still after a decent non marking Omega die as the standard Bergeon/AF Omega die is crap and marks!


Bry

This is why I asked on here. I don't want to take it to the local jeweller only to find it comes back marked. So, does anyone know anyone in Manchester where I can take this and have it done properly?

[dan1502]

al1991 said:

What better excuse for buying a new one?

I will be buying another one as it happens but only to sell on as I have a load of vouchers. I won't be wearing it though.

[bry1975]

Dan why not buy your own Omega caseback die?

Tool is about £70 and you can always sell her.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DIE-FIT-OPEN-AND-CLOSE-OMEGA...


Bry

[dan1502]

I do tend to mend things myself and am fairly competent but would be worried about the risk I think. Also, the watch in question is my wife's so it's a ladies size. I'd need to get the right battery and presumably a new gasket too. It appears you need a press as well? I don't know how tight to tighten it etc etc etc. Still open to considering it though.

[bry1975]

Arr I didn't realise it was for your wife. Do you have the Omegas case number details please?

Bry

[bry1975]

Dan,


The caseback tool for the ladies Omega is £40 with postage.

I have the £400 caseback tool/machine here.

You'll need a 315 button battery if it's the Omega 1424 quartz module good quality Varta batteries or others can be had for around a quid. I'd happily fit the battery for £10-£15 shipped back but you'd have to supply the ladies caseback die which I would forward back to you.

Watch can be pressure tested to full depth if requested so 300metres is no problem here.


Regs

Bry

Edited by bry1975 on Monday 21st March 21:26

[dan1502]

Is the caseback tool something that could easily be sold on or is it worth keeping it for when it needs doing again?

I'm just trying to work out what would presumably be £50-£55 plus the postage cost of sending it to you (plus battery? plus gasket?) vs whatever it would cost to get fitted by someone who has the tool alread (in which case I'd need to find out if they have the correct tool).

Nothing's ever simple...

[bry1975]

Dan,

I can use the caseback bits in the photo above just they don't fit the Omega recesses perfectly, one idea would be to grind squarish bits up as they can easily be replaced.

If you buy the proper die you should be able to sell the Omega ladies caseback die on ebay for around £25-£30 easily.

Bry

[dan1502]

Ok, so would you mind clarifying what you would do and what I would have to do ie would you change the gasket? pressure test it?

Would I need to order the battery and tool or just pay you for them?

Where are you based and who are you? (I'm not yet sure who I would be sending it to).

How long would it take?

Thanks

Dan

[bry1975]

Hi Dan,

I'm UK based and near Leicester.

I can replace the caseback gasket no worries the best place to order battery is from ebay so around £1.

Once the battery and caseback die is here is here should be able to sort the watch within 1-2days.


Regs

Bry [e-mail]