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  • 19-09-2016 11:38am
    #1
    pm.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,147 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    Two of my watches a Tissot and a Longines both quartz need the battery replaced. Where would you recommend I go ? The Tissot was a present from my late father and I want to make sure I get the correct battery

    Thanks....


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  • #2
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,753 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Is either of them a diver? If not I'd open it myself and buy a battery either on-line or in a jewellers and pop it in myself.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #3
    pm.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,147 ✭✭✭pm.


    No they are not divers, but the Longines is rated to 300 meters, not that I will ever go 6ft


  • #4
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,753 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    I'm not sure if Hour Passion (Longines) in Kildare village do any servicing/repairs but you could try ringing them for a battery.

    https://www.kildarevillage.com/en/shopping/brands/hour-passion/

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #5
    Winterlong
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    Any mickey mouse dealer can replace the batteries for a few euro.
    But if you want a water proof guarantee then best bet is do go to an authorised dealer for Tissot & Longines. Expect to pay big bucks though.


  • #6
    Anjobe
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    Winterlong wrote: »
    But if you want a water proof guarantee then best bet is do go to an authorised dealer for Tissot & Longines. Expect to pay big bucks though.

    Also, although some ADs may do this for you while you wait, most will have to send the watches away and it can take a few weeks to get them back.

    The Fast Fix places in Tallaght/SSG/Dundrum can do battery replacement with reseal and pressure test with a 1 yr guarantee of the water resistance. They tend to get mixed reviews on here but I've used the one in Dundrum a couple of times without issue.


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  • #7
    art
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭art


    Yeah, I've used the Stephens Green shop several times and obviously was happy enough (given I returned!). That included two quartz watches that cost over 2K that I got pressure tested. The batteries they replaced for me were guaranteed for five years too which was good, have had one replaced under that with no problems.


  • #8
    pm.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,147 ✭✭✭pm.


    Thanks guys I might give that fast fix a go, any idea on cost


  • #9
    art
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭art


    Think it was 30 euros with the pressure test but can't remember for sure. That ballpark anyhow.


  • #10
    Anjobe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Anjobe


    €30 is what I remember too. I think they also offered the option of an extended 5yr warranty for an extra tenner.


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