Is it bad luck to give a watch as a gift?

With Halloween just around the corner, people love to share spooky stories and superstitions as the 31st draws near. You may not think there are any superstitions surrounding watches,..

Don’t do this when Changing the date on your watch

TL;DR (Too long; Didn’t Read) Don’t change your date manually between 9pm to 3am as you can damage your watch. Trying to change the date on your watch? Simple enough thing to do, right? Unless you have a perpetual calendar watch, you’ll likely be changing the date on your watch a number of times throughout […]

Watch Servicing and why it’s so important

Watches depart their manufacturers in the most immaculate condition imaginable. Case and bracelet shining, gaskets in new condition and batteries and movement working like clockwork (literally). But what happens when they start slowing down and you notice a few issues? That’s where the importance of a good watch service comes in. For most watches, a […]

Why We Don’t Offer a Battery Replacement on a Citizen Eco-Drive

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 […]

When restoration ruins the appeal

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. […]

Tag Heuer Searacer Battery Reseal

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 […]

Omega Repair on a Seamaster, Calibre 1120.

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 […]

What do you get in a Fix My Watch Quartz Service

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 […]