When you buy a new watch, no matter what brand or store you purchase it from there is the understanding that, at some point, it will develop a fault. This is true of even the highest quality brands such as Patek, Rolex, Omega and Tag Heuer (sorry if we didn’t name drop your watch brand there – it doesn’t mean…
If you’re wondering why we don’t offer battery replacements for Citizen Eco-Drive watches, it may shock you to realise that your Eco-Drive doesn’t have a battery in it at all. The way a Citizen Eco-Drive works is that it runs off light as its power source, not a standard silver oxide battery. The technology inside a Citizen Eco-Drive can generate…
We couldn’t lose this opportunity to jump on the NASA band wagon and throw up some pictures of a classic, an Omega Speedmaster, “The First Watch Worn on the Moon”. Some may wonder what is so special about this particular watch. Why does it have such an appeal to watch aficionados and collectors? Why does the wearer have such pride…
An appreciation for the antique, or what appears to be antique, is a common behaviour that seems to be ingrained in a lot of us. Perhaps it’s because it reminds people of their childhood, “simpler times” or just that the look and feel of an older object gives it uniqueness and creates a one-of-a-kind piece. We recently had a discussion…
Received in today ready for a battery reseal is this Tag Heuer Link Searacer. This watch was Tag Heuer’s first sailing watch. In fact, a Searacer was worn by Chris Dickson who was the skipper in the Whitbread Round The World Race 1997-199 for the Dennis Conner’s Team’s ‘Toshiba’. So what’s so interesting about this watch? Aside from the regular…
Today we received what we consider a staple of the watch world. A watch that is sleek in design, yet isn’t overly flamboyant. It’s subtle and won’t win any beauty awards; however, with its robust looks and solid movement, it provides a fantastic option for someone looking for an everyday timepiece. We’re talking about an Omega Seamaster, Calibre 1120. Our…
Within a Fix My Watch service, we ensure all procedures meet manufacturer specifications and with our watchmakers having been in business for nearly 40 years, the wealth of knowledge at our disposal helps give our customers complete piece of mind that their watches are being serviced expertly and correctly by fully qualified watchmakers. So here’s what we do to get…
Watch battery replacements – It probably sounds quite simple to most. Remove the case back, take out the old battery, put in a new one and replace the case back. Sure, I guess in basic terms that’s exactly what it is. When you take your watch to a watch stall or do it yourself, you’re probably missing the most important…
We need time, but at what cost? Fascinating really to think that a time piece can be bought from a few pounds or you could spend thousands of pounds for a precision time piece of extreme beauty with an incredibly precise mechanical movement. We do have a choice and some watches are better than others, but what cost would you…
Ever wondered what happens when your watch is serviced? Well we can tell you how it’s done. When you need your watch fixing, you must ensure that the watchmaker knows what to do. You must ensure that whoever you take your watch to is qualified to do the job! In this example, we will walk you through a service on…
I guess that depends on the individual, but you can?t get away from it. For instance, our body clocks work by relying on time, planes and trains depend on time and we make appointments which completely rely on time. Forget about time and you forget the importance of accurate timekeeping. So next time you see your watch running anything but…
Time never stands still! It?s true. Every day we rely on time. It never stops and for good reason. We are inextricably linked to nature, the rise and fall of the sun, our very lives revolve on relying on the time of day. We wake up knowing the time, ensuring we arrive on time for appointments and getting trains and…