Watch Repairs

A original Tissot battery replacement lasts on average of 24 months (2 years). There are many factors which affect the life of the battery as detailed below. 

Factors affecting the life of a battery

• The storage conditions of the battery fitted. - A battery closer to the expiry date would have a reduced battery life. 
  
  
• When the watch has last been serviced. The oils and lubricants in the mechanism dry up over time, leading to increased friction when the movement is running. The mechanism therefore requires additional power to run from the battery leading to a reduced battery life. 
  
  
• The use of functions - Various functions of the watch consume varying amounts of battery from the movement. Increased use of functions can affect the battery life. 

Where to find an authorised service centre? 

Tissot always recommend having a battery replacement carried out by an authorised service centre. This can ensure that an original battery is fitted, along with the necessary tests are carried out e.g. a consumption test of the movement to ensure no other work is required. Our Tissot watch battery replacement service offers same day instore appointments, or a postal repairs service. 

As a Level 3 Omega Approved Service centre we are able carry out battery replacements on all Omega Constellation Ladies and Men's Watches in our Swiss standard workshop. You can usually tell that your Omega watch is in need of a battery replacement when it stops, or the second hand starts jumping in intervals displaying the end-of-life indicator (EOL). It is important to have the battery replacement promptly after indicative signs to avoid leakage and damage to the movement. 

The Process

1. The caseback is opened

The caseback is opened using the correct tools to avoid scratching and causing any damage to the caseback. 

2. Battery power is checked

The battery power is checked on a specialist device to ensure the cause of the malfunction is the battery. If this check shows the battery is full power, this may suggest other problems with the mechanism of the watch. 

Longines make a range of watches which are either quartz (work with a battery) or automatic (work by storing energy from wrist movement).

As a Level 3 specialist Longines service centre we are able to carry out all Longines battery replacements on-site or by post including pressure testing and resealing according to the specified manufacturer standard.

The most popular models in the Longines range that are battery operated include the La Grande Classique, Hydroconquest, Dolce Vita, Evidenza, Conquest, VHP. Our Longines approved workshop keeps in stock all Longines battery types for an efficient turnaround.

Signs that may indicate a battery replacement

1) Your Longines watch may start losing time/running slow
2) Your Longines watch may work intermittently
3) Your Longines watch may stop

Our Expertise

1) Babla’s are a Level 3 Longines certified workshop based in Wembley, London UK. Being a London based repair centre, we are accessible from central London by tube with Wembley Central (Bakerloo Line) in close proximity (2 minute walk).

2) For customers who are not able to visit us personally, we offer a secure postal w

Omega watches are fitted with a variety of precisely engineered metal bracelets which require specialist tools and knowledge to adjust.

At Babla's we are an authorised Omega service centre trained to professionally adjust any omega watch bracelet on site in our London based workshop. We have the correct tools to ensure that the Omega bracelet adjustment is carried out without residual cosmetic defects on the bracelet.

Using incorrect tools can lead to expensive damage and running the risk of the bracelet coming apart, and potentially further damage to the watch itself. Light scratches can be removed from the Omega polishing service we offer.

Should you be looking to replace your Omega metal bracelet with a rubber or leather strap please see our Omega watch straps selection.

Common models we can offer a bracelet adjustment service for but not limited to are: Omega Seamaster, Omega Aqua Terra, Omega Constellation, Omega Speedmaster, Omega Planet Ocean.

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As an official Tag Heuer account holder we are able to carry out all battery replacements on Tag Heuer watches including pressure testing and resealing. We are also able to undertake all other working including full service work.

Usually Tag Heuer watches are fitted with EOL (End-of-life) indicators, meaning the second hand jumps in intervals to indicate the battery is coming to the end of its life. We keep in stock all Tag Heuer battery types in order to provide a prompt and efficient service.

Tag Heuer watches are usually water resistant to various depths, which make them suitable for swimming/diving activities. Therefore it is extremely important that they are pressure tested post battery replacement to avoid damage from water penetration.

Other signs that may indicate a battery replacement

1) Your Tag Heuer watch may start losing time/running slow
2) Your Tag Heuer watch may stop all together
3) Your Tag Heuer watch may work intermittently

Our Expertise

1) Babla’s are an official account holder with Tag Heuer in based in Wembley, London UK. Being a London based repair centre, we are accessible from central London by tube with Wembley Central (Bakerloo Line) in close proximity (2 minute walk).

During these uncertain times we would like to keep you updated on the steps we have taken.

The health and safety of our customers and our team remain the number one priority. We continue to provide the best service possible through our online platforms, whilst our retail store remains closed.

Retail store

The store is closed in accordance with government guidance until further notice.

Online shopping

You can continue to shop online on our website. All in stock items will be despatched within normal timeframes. We are suspending our next day delivery guarantee as per Royal Mail advice as deliveries in some areas are subject to delays.

Orders where an estimated delivery date is displayed may be delayed due to the current situation.

We are also suspending our click and collect service due to the retail store being closed.

Watch Repairs

Inevitably due to many of our suppliers being closed, this has introduced a delay to the completion of repairs where parts are required. We continue to progress repairs where possible, however repairs where parts are required will be delayed until normal services resume.

We continue to carry out battery replacements and other partial repairs where parts are in stock through our postal repairs service.

Getting in touch

For any queries please get in touch through our contact form.

Being a Rado Certified Service centre we are able to repair Rado watches which have sustained damage to the ceramic links or the ceramic watch bracelet. We stock a selection of ceramic links in stock to carry out this repair as efficiently as possible or if necessary order the  original replacement parts.

Below are some images of a Rado ceramic link repair we have recently carried out on the bracelet of a Rado Sintra  153.0334.3. There were two links broken on the bracelet and also the ceramic clasp cover was chipped as can be seen in the images below.

Before

The watch was ultrasonically cleaned and the broken ceramic links replaced with original parts as can be seen in the images below.

After

If you need a Rado ceramic w

If an original Rado battery replacement has been carried out then the average life is 2 years (24 months), however the exact duration is dependent on various factors.

Some factors which affect the battery life are listed below:

- The functions present on the watch and their usage e.g. a chronograph watch would consume more power than a watch that only has a hour and minute hand display.

- Whether an original battery replacement has been carried out.

- When the watch was last serviced.

Where to find a Rado authorised service centre?

Rado always recommend have the battery replacement carried out by a Rado authorised service centre. Click here for more information on our Rado watch battery replacement service.

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