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Battery for Tag watch

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  • 09-05-2021 9:56pm
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    BailMeOut
    Registered Users Posts: 2,966 ✭✭✭


    The battery in my tag needs to be replaced every 5+ years and usually take to Keans who change gromits and test pressure at same time but the process can take a few weeks for them to get this done. The battery died a few weeks ago and I have no doubt that when they open in next week or two their repairs will be seriously backlogged and who knows how long the battery replacement will take. My question is what are my alternative options to get a battery (properly) replaced but not have to wait so long without the watch?


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    T-Maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,136 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    DIY

    Unless it's a diver and you're seriously concerned over its pressure rating I wouldn't bother with a test.


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    BailMeOut
    Registered Users Posts: 2,966 ✭✭✭BailMeOut


    T-Maxx wrote: »
    DIY

    Unless it's a diver and you're seriously concerned over its pressure rating I wouldn't bother with a test.

    I swim and shower with it on so will that make a difference?


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    Wibbs
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    Big difference alright. I'd definitely get it done properly.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    Anjobe
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    Some might know of jewelry stores that may be Tag ADs that can do reseal and pressure test with battery replacement, but the vast majority send the watch away for this which is why it takes weeks.

    The Fast Fix places that are around in various Dublin shopping centers can do reseal and pressure test while you wait, with a 1 yr guarantee. I don't know if they are open currently but should be next week.


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    covey123
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    T-Maxx wrote: »
    DIY

    Unless it's a diver and you're seriously concerned over its pressure rating I wouldn't bother with a test.

    Speaking of DIY, where is a good place to pick up watch batteries?


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    Irishphotodesk
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    maybe try michels (on patrick street) - I assume you are in cork by the keans jewellers reference.


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    david
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    covey123 wrote: »
    Speaking of DIY, where is a good place to pick up watch batteries?

    I picked up a lucky dip pack for €2 in my local cash & carry style pound shop over the lockdown. Think they were Varta brand, still ticking away


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    BailMeOut
    Registered Users Posts: 2,966 ✭✭✭BailMeOut


    Thank you all. I just went ahead and booked an appointment at Keanes to drop in later this week. I have had the watch for nearly 20 years and have always replaced the battery correctly so I guess I will not take my changes doing anything different this time. The Fast Fix option looks interesting but they do not have locations outside Dublin.

    Thanks again!


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    NIMAN
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    covey123 wrote: »
    Speaking of DIY, where is a good place to pick up watch batteries?

    I got some Renata branded ones on eBay recently, some sellers were doing 3 for 2.


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    #11
    BailMeOut
    Registered Users Posts: 2,966 ✭✭✭BailMeOut


    Keane's replaced the battery and did the pressure stuff and took a week so faster than usual.

    Thanks all.


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