Member X 91 Posted March 14, 2011 That is ignoring the fact that £295 for a £20 movement and a £10 bezel insert is highway robbery!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjb 0 Posted March 14, 2011 These guys are very good according guys on WUS etc., reasonable cost too. http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,528 Posted March 14, 2011 These guys are very good according guys on WUS etc., reasonable cost too. http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/ Thanks mate, I'll check them out . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kusanagi 0 Posted March 16, 2011 Breitling US charges $80 for maintenance (battery, seals, calibration) and $300 for an overhaul (which is the type service it sounds like the TAG dealer was trying to push). The overhaul service is fairly intensive. Interesting videos here: Breitling Service videos Overhaul includes the service shown in the polishing video. I have an Aerospace with problems heading for them soon for overhaul service. The two batteries I have had changed over the years I have owned it were changed by a local watchmaker I use. I passed on Breitling's $80 Maintenance service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAGster 5 Posted March 16, 2011 Wow! what a rip off Del. I have a couple of gen Kirium TAGs and way back in time, I think about 9 years ago or so one of my watches ran out of battery (both are quartz obviously) so I called TAG Heuer service number (I lived in México City at that time) and they gave me the phone number and address for an authorized service center, long story short: They charged aroun 90 usd. at that time for baterry replacement only, no watch service, no polishing, no nothing. Then I noticed the bracelet of one of my watches had some scratches due to wearing, so I called this service centre and ask them if they can fix (poslish) that, so they told me to bring the watch for an estimate, which I did: they wanted to charge 200 usd for the service, but wait, they told me that I should be aware because the will completely polish the bracelet, this meant the bracelet would now be fully high polished, so the brushed SS part of it would be lost. , this was because they couldn´t make it in another way. Obviously, I said no and I carefully polished the links by myself covering the brushed SS portion, and I left it like new. So, from there my dislike for TAG Heuer began... eventhough my nickname could tell the opposite Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,528 Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks TAG and Kusanagi - yeah, I'll not be using an AD for the new battery either! As I mentioned above, I think I've found somewhere decent that will change the battery, seal and pressure test it for just under £40. I'l check them out on Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks TAG and Kusanagi - yeah, I'll not be using an AD for the new battery either! As I mentioned above, I think I've found somewhere decent that will change the battery, seal and pressure test it for just under £40. I'l check them out on Saturday. Why don't ask Francisco or Domi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,528 Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks TAG and Kusanagi - yeah, I'll not be using an AD for the new battery either! As I mentioned above, I think I've found somewhere decent that will change the battery, seal and pressure test it for just under £40. I'l check them out on Saturday. Why don't ask Francisco or Domi? I'm only looking for a battery and re-seal/pressure test - probably not worth sending it away for that once you add in postage and insurance (it's a gen). For £40 I'd rather just go local. Cheers though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulder 0 Posted March 16, 2011 I had a Citizen watch that needed a new battery. Cost $120 for a new battery and new seals by the Citizen. Battery lasted two years where the original battery lasted 5 years. It now sits in the drawer. Im not paying that $$ again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,528 Posted March 16, 2011 I had a Citizen watch that needed a new battery. Cost $120 for a new battery and new seals by the Citizen. Battery lasted two years where the original battery lasted 5 years.It now sits in the drawer. Im not paying that $$ again. Don't blame you mulder! My TAG is a £1000 watch so I don't mind paying £40 for a battery and re-seal but there's no way I'm getting it serviced by an AD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites