[Brighton] Watches

[oldboyroy]

My new watch from my partner

 

[Triggaaar]

My new watch from my partner
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It's quite big

 

[Boroseagull]

If anyone is looking to treat themselves, or indeed their partner, to a little 'thank you' perhaps your ideal watch is here. https://watchesofknightsbridge.com/auctions/product/june-2025-auction-catalogue/

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Seems as good a place as any to ask, what's the going rate to change the battery and reseal a Tag Heur or similar nowadays?

 

[Doug-ees-evil]

Seems as good a place as any to ask, what's the going rate to change the battery and reseal a Tag Heur or similar nowadays?

At TAG Churchill Sq, for a battery change, seal and service it's about £350 last time I checked (about 6 months ago). Gets sent off to Manchester I believe. Takes a few weeks (maybe +8 full turnaround). I have one I need to send in.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

At TAG Churchill Sq, for a battery change, seal and service it's about £350 last time I checked (about 6 months ago). Gets sent off to Manchester I believe. Takes a few weeks (maybe +8 full turnaround). I have one I need to send in.

Any idea how useful the service is?

A quick look at the WE Clark website (the jewellers in Lewes) suggests £125 for a new battery and reseal, unless their FAQs are totally out of date.

 

[Doug-ees-evil]

Any idea how useful the service is?

A quick look at the WE Clark website (the jewellers in Lewes) suggests £125 for a new battery and reseal, unless their FAQs are totally out of date.

I have never tried it. I have an Aquaracer that has never had a service (probably 20+ years!).. and so I feel it may be worth it to send it to TAG themselves just to get the pros on it and have the warranty guaranteed regarding the seal etc.. But, I am sure a competent jeweller can do exactly the same job and save you £200 ish.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

I have never tried it. I have an Aquaracer that has never had a service (probably 20+ years!).. and so I feel it may be worth it to send it to TAG themselves just to get the pros on it and have the warranty guaranteed regarding the seal etc.. But, I am sure a competent jeweller can do exactly the same job and save you £200 ish.

Sound, thanks.

 

[Nitram]

WE Clark has a master watchmaker on site so that’s why it’s costing £125. Tag Heur are taking the piss charging £350.
If you are confident taking the bracelet off buy a Bergeon rubber ball off Amazon and DIY. Battery and ball will cost you £10.

 

[Redinpeace]

Any idea how useful the service is?

A quick look at the WE Clark website (the jewellers in Lewes) suggests £125 for a new battery and reseal, unless their FAQs are totally out of date.

Are you still in Darlington ? If so Boro on Linthorpe Rd has a branch of Beaverbrooks, I recently had them replace and pressure seal my fathers Calibre S, cost £90, they send the old seals back and popped it into a nice little Tag travel case also.

 

[Doug-ees-evil]

WE Clark has a master watchmaker on site so that’s why it’s costing £125. Tag Heur are taking the piss charging £350.
If you are confident taking the bracelet off buy a Bergeon rubber ball off Amazon and DIY. Battery and ball will cost you £10.

Yes, I've no doubts at all that TAG are taking the piss. Kind of 'to be expected' walking straight into their shop.
No different to getting your posh German car serviced at the dealership, versus the specialist at your local mechanic.
Good advice though. Cheers.

 

[Redinpeace]

Recently got this, Breitling TransOcean Chrono, wears well.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

At TAG Churchill Sq, for a battery change, seal and service it's about £350 last time I checked (about 6 months ago). Gets sent off to Manchester I believe. Takes a few weeks (maybe +8 full turnaround). I have one I need to send in.

Yikes. Might wait till payday

 

[Doug-ees-evil]

Recently got this, Breitling TransOcean Chrono, wears well.

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Nice. Like that a lot.

 

[Redinpeace]

Nice. Like that a lot.

Only down side is I’m running short on lamp oil and at times I struggle to see the time , anyone asking if I have the time I’ll just answer yes and walk on, tend to wear my Blackseal more.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Are you still in Darlington ? If so Boro on Linthorpe Rd has a branch of Beaverbrooks, I recently had them replace and pressure seal my fathers Calibre S, cost £90, they send the old seals back and popped it into a nice little Tag travel case also.

Thanks, I am in theory (I'm on the train down to Sussex for a week or so at the moment, and then supposedly heading up to Inverness for work not long after). If you know that part of the world you'll probably appreciate that it's significantly easier for me to try the branch in Newcastle than Middlesbrough because of how crap the East/West trains are.

I popped into the jewellers in Darlo a few weeks ago and they quoted me about £120-£130. I've only had the battery changed once before a few years ago and my memory is that it was about £80-ish, so either I've misremembered that or it's gone up a lot over the last few years.

 

[Redinpeace]

Thanks, I am in theory (I'm on the train down to Sussex for a week or so at the moment, and then supposedly heading up to Inverness for work not long after). If you know that part of the world you'll probably appreciate that it's significantly easier for me to try the branch in Newcastle than Middlesbrough because of how crap the East/West trains are.

I popped into the jewellers in Darlo a few weeks ago and they quoted me about £120-£130. I've only had the battery changed once before a few years ago and my memory is that it was about £80-ish, so either I've misremembered that or it's gone up a lot over the last few years.

Newcastle you’ll have your pick, Goldsmiths, Berry’s and a few other places, there’s a place in Eldon Sq near the food court that can replace and reseal while you wait, I’ll try and get the details just on the off chance.

 

[Redinpeace]

@Sid and the Sharknados

Watchrepaircentre.co.uk 0191 230 2910

Omega certified service centre, might be worth a phone call

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Newcastle you’ll have your pick, Goldsmiths, Berry’s and a few other places, there’s a place in Eldon Sq near the food court that can replace and reseal while you wait, I’ll try and get the details just on the off chance.

@Sid and the Sharknados

Watchrepaircentre.co.uk 0191 230 2910

Omega certified service centre, might be worth a phone call

Thanks