Battery for Swatch
Re: Battery for Swatch
I need to change a battery on a waterproof watch (it's a diving watch, though I don't usually use it for that), so the watch needs sealing again when the battery is changed. Has anyone any ideas where to go for that? I had bought it off Amazon so can't go back to the retailer.
Thanks
Thanks
Re: Battery for Swatch
Few years ago struggled to get it replaced here. The airport shop that sells Swatches did not have batteries and I think we eventually got it replaced in the Mall of Cyprus in Nicosia. There must be a more local solution for sure but I try to avoid taking my chances. Thx. A.
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Do be careful wherever you go that the water proof seal is put back on the watch when the back goes on.
I went to a previously recommended one on CL and he could not get the watch back on... So he discarded the rubber seal and now the watch mists up..
I went to a previously recommended one on CL and he could not get the watch back on... So he discarded the rubber seal and now the watch mists up..
Trev..
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Yes Trev, you're right. I dug out the watch's original instructions and it looks like I have to send the watch back to the manufacturers to get the battery replaced. So no quick solution, unless I buy a cheap waterproof to keep me going till I get the other fixed - I swim a lot and need a waterproof watch.
The battery lasted 4 years so I guess I can't complain....
The battery lasted 4 years so I guess I can't complain....
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Re: Battery for Swatch
There is a Swatch shop in The Mall of Cyprus (Nicosia). See details and opening hours: http://themallofcyprus.com/store-direct ... ry/swatch/
Louise
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Thank you Louise, that's where we replaced it the last time. Still hoping for a more local solution thoughLouiseCastricum wrote: ↑Fri Jul 07, 2017 12:22 pm There is a Swatch shop in The Mall of Cyprus (Nicosia). See details and opening hours: http://themallofcyprus.com/store-direct ... ry/swatch/
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Thank you Louise, that's where we replaced it the last time. Still hoping for a more local solution though
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Maybe if you call them, you can send it by Akis Express.
Thank you Louise, that's where we replaced it the last time. Still hoping for a more local solution though
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Maybe if you call them, you can send it by Akis Express.
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Re: Battery for Swatch
There is Brietling Omega jeweller round the harbour, they send to Limassol and to Greece if necessary. Very good.
Just having a watch battery installed in a ladys Omega watch in the uk £130 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just having a watch battery installed in a ladys Omega watch in the uk £130 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@Lofus-5
I recommend you treat yourself to a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch, brilliant for divers!
No battery, and will go for 10-20 years before needing an expert service, which my daughter has just had done in Tring, Herts, with the Rolex we bought her for her 21st birthday in 1988 for £1500
Today, that watch costs nearly £8K can you believe? She was well happy with the £320 price, came out looking like brand new! The last Rolex service quote she got was £530 five years ago!
As she still has all the original boxes and certificates (provenance?), I reckon she has just added to the resale value of a valuable asset that is still appreciating in value...
Cheers- AL
I recommend you treat yourself to a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch, brilliant for divers!
No battery, and will go for 10-20 years before needing an expert service, which my daughter has just had done in Tring, Herts, with the Rolex we bought her for her 21st birthday in 1988 for £1500
Today, that watch costs nearly £8K can you believe? She was well happy with the £320 price, came out looking like brand new! The last Rolex service quote she got was £530 five years ago!
As she still has all the original boxes and certificates (provenance?), I reckon she has just added to the resale value of a valuable asset that is still appreciating in value...
Cheers- AL
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