Tag Heuer batteries

[Bellasmummy]

I went to put my Tag on at the weekend and noticed it needs a new battery.

I bought it in 2010 and it had a new battery in 2016 so a bit disappointed that it hasn’t lasted a little longer.

I took it to a Tag shop and they had to send it away, cost £75 for the new battery and I remember they phoned and said it needed a full service which I declined. Can’t remember how much they wanted now but I know I’d read online that they routinely phone and state that a service is required when watches are sent only for a battery change 😡

I’m sure it took a couple of weeks too which just seems unnecessary.

I’m wondering now if it’s worth getting them to change the battery or if I can go elsewhere 🤷 the watch isn’t under warrant so not sure what difference it makes.

Anybody able to offer any advice?

[PoohBears#1fan]

I’d send it away to be done by them. I had a Tag watch years ago & had the battery replaced on the cheap once, it lost its water resistance as hadn’t been sealed properly.

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

Timpsons can change them, and have pressure testing facilities in store to guarantee the water resistance.

[Bellasmummy]

Originally Posted by Dr.JumbaJookiba

Timpsons can change them, and have pressure testing facilities in store to guarantee the water resistance.

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That’s good to know, I’m sure years ago I had another watch battery changed by them and they said they couldn’t guarantee water resistance as they couldn’t test it, they’ve obviously moved on from that.

[LLamb]

I change the battery myself in my tag. Ladies Link. It needs changing every two years and I got sick of paying £50 and waiting three weeks for it.

I got a watch opener tool and I get the correct batteries from eBay for about £1.50. It’s very simple. However as above I don’t wear it in water. If you want it to be waterproof if needs the pressure test done.

[Willeve]

My husband had his changed at a Timpsons last week, £65 for lifetime batteries.

[Bellasmummy]

Originally Posted by LLamb

I change the battery myself in my tag. Ladies Link. It needs changing every two years and I got sick of paying £50 and waiting three weeks for it.

I got a watch opener tool and I get the correct batteries from eBay for about £1.50. It’s very simple. However as above I don’t wear it in water. If you want it to be waterproof if needs the pressure test done.

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I don’t wear mine in water but would prefer to keep it that way. Good to know it’s easy to do though.

[Libby29]

Originally Posted by Willeve

My husband had his changed at a Timpsons last week, £65 for lifetime batteries.

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I did this the other day too it’s pricey but it’s a lifetime so it’s worth it ..

[Noodle500]

Originally Posted by Willeve

My husband had his changed at a Timpsons last week, £65 for lifetime batteries.

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I need a new battery in mine so I'll try Timpsons thanks

[Bellasmummy]

Originally Posted by Libby29

I did this the other day too it’s pricey but it’s a lifetime so it’s worth it ..

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Considering I paid £75 for 1 battery from Tag 6 years ago it sounds like a bargain to me