OGBS01 0 Posted April 1, 2015 Hi, I'm really unhappy at the service from one of the dealers here. I bought a Rolex Submariner, which is suppossed to be automatic. But after only a couple of weeks of wear, it stopped. I took it to my local market, and asked the watch man to change the battery. He fiddled with it under the counter for a while, and charged me £10 for a new battery. He says the old battery was at the end of its life and if it stops again he will need to do another change. That was on Friday. By Sunday it had lost an hour of time, and then that evening stopped again. It's ridiculous that a new battery only lasts a few days, and there is clearly something wrong with the watch. I'm not happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted April 1, 2015 I think you need to send this back to the dealer with a note requesting a full refund, on the grounds you're too fucking thick to own a watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 1,962 Posted April 1, 2015 I think you need to send this back to the dealer with a note requesting a full refund, on the grounds you're too fucking thick to own a watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phizzy 0 Posted April 1, 2015 Are you sure you haven't been scammed by the market trader? First of all.....£10 for a battery swap is ridiculous and why Would an automatic watch need a battery in the first place? Have you had the casrback off yourself? Try unscrewing the crown in the watch, can you wind it? hold the watch to your ear and give it a shake, can you hear anything moving....? When it did work, did the seconds hand sweep or tick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted April 1, 2015 A battery in a sub? None of our dealers sell those... perhaps 15 years ago... Looks like you've been scammed by your watchmaker instead of the TD!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevok2305 1 Posted April 1, 2015 It IS April fools day today innit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OGBS01 0 Posted April 1, 2015 I don't know what you mean by this. All my watches have always needed batteries. If they didn't how could they be automatic? I've not taken anything apart, as I believe in having my things mended by experts, not DIY. I gave it a shake, and something sounds loose, so it's clearly broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted April 1, 2015 I don't know what you mean by this. All my watches have always needed batteries. If they didn't how could they be automatic? I've not taken anything apart, as I believe in having my things mended by experts, not DIY. I gave it a shake, and something sounds loose, so it's clearly broken. Buy a new one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OGBS01 0 Posted April 1, 2015 I don't know what you mean by this. All my watches have always needed batteries. If they didn't how could they be automatic? I've not taken anything apart, as I believe in having my things mended by experts, not DIY. I gave it a shake, and something sounds loose, so it's clearly broken. Buy a new one! Is this how you treat new members? I've only been on a few minutes and all I seem to get is insults. This was supposed to be a friendly forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted April 1, 2015 I don't know what you mean by this. All my watches have always needed batteries. If they didn't how could they be automatic? I've not taken anything apart, as I believe in having my things mended by experts, not DIY. I gave it a shake, and something sounds loose, so it's clearly broken. Buy a new one! Is this how you treat new members? I've only been on a few minutes and all I seem to get is insults. This was supposed to be a friendly forum. Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shokka9 2 Posted April 1, 2015 I don't know what you mean by this. All my watches have always needed batteries. If they didn't how could they be automatic? I've not taken anything apart, as I believe in having my things mended by experts, not DIY. I gave it a shake, and something sounds loose, so it's clearly broken. Funny, you know it's Aprils Fools when you have to read shit like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OGBS01 0 Posted April 1, 2015 So where can I buy on here. Which dealer can I trust? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phizzy 0 Posted April 1, 2015 I think you have far more to learn my friend. There are such things as mechanical automatic watches.... Did the seconds hand on your sub tick tick tick or sweep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marressey 0 Posted April 1, 2015 Hi, I'm really unhappy at the service from one of the dealers here. I bought a Rolex Submariner, which is suppossed to be automatic. But after only a couple of weeks of wear, it stopped. I took it to my local market, and asked the watch man to change the battery. He fiddled with it under the counter for a while, and charged me £10 for a new battery. He says the old battery was at the end of its life and if it stops again he will need to do another change. That was on Friday. By Sunday it had lost an hour of time, and then that evening stopped again. It's ridiculous that a new battery only lasts a few days, and there is clearly something wrong with the watch. I'm not happy. This is an April fools thang, innit? Please LORD tell me that people actually cannot be quite that thick?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batespcm 1 Posted April 1, 2015 So where can I buy on here. Which dealer can I trust? You can trust the trusted dealers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shokka9 2 Posted April 1, 2015 OGBS01 = OriGinal BullShit 01 (I'm just guessing here) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted April 1, 2015 It wasn't a GoldRolex by any chance was it? Fucking brilliant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted April 1, 2015 Send it to a proper watchsmith. UK Watch Services is busy, he may be able to heartily recommend somebody else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted April 1, 2015 Send it to a proper watchsmith. UK Watch Services is busy, he may be able to heartily recommend somebody else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 1,962 Posted April 1, 2015 Send it to a proper watchsmith. UK Watch Services is busy, he may be able to heartily recommend somebody else. Oooooh shit....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OGBS01 0 Posted April 1, 2015 Are you sure you haven't been scammed by the market trader? First of all.....£10 for a battery swap is ridiculous and why Would an automatic watch need a battery in the first place? Have you had the casrback off yourself? Try unscrewing the crown in the watch, can you wind it? hold the watch to your ear and give it a shake, can you hear anything moving....? When it did work, did the seconds hand sweep or tick? At least someone is trying to help. It does lots of little ticks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted April 1, 2015 OGBS01 Old Goat Botherer Sock 01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
