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Watch Repair

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  • 20-09-2010 3:18pm
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    TouchingVirus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,584 ✭✭✭


    I've got a watch with sentimental value that I sent into a jeweller in Maynooth to have it's battery replaced. It came back grand but in the shower it steams up badly so it was clearly letting in water somehow. I sent it back to them to get it resealed (it's a diving watch, good for 100m) and once again it came back but still steams up.

    I took it to another jeweller who said it was sealed properly and they have no idea how the water was getting in. They suggested i take it to a watchmaker/repair shop instead of a general jeweller. Trouble is I don't have the slightest clue where I'd find one.

    Anybody have some recommendations for me?

    *Edit* - Just saw this thread - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055862565


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    NothingMan
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    You could ask Tubridy for his number.

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    TouchingVirus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,584 ✭✭✭TouchingVirus


    bedlam wrote: »
    Hot water can result in the seal getting damaged and as a result letting water in. There's a simple solution however, don't wear it in the shower ;)

    It didn't have this issue before though. I should take this over to watches & timepieces too.


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    Slydice
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    TouchingVirus wrote: »
    *Edit* - Just saw this thread - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055862565
    yep:
    tmax wrote: »
    Dawson Jewellers, Dawson st
    .. probably the best place

    I got my watch fixed in there once


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    Gyalist
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    Take it to the Casio section in Arnotts and ask for their advice. I used to stock G-shock watches in my business and they were the service agents. Over the years they've replaced the batteries and resealed the watches for 100s of my customers with nary a problem.


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    steo2009
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭steo2009


    hi i seen a place in swords that sell water watches not classed as water proof, the might be a new bread of watches lol. :eek:


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    jdivision
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    A lot of places will warn you that if you remove the battery they can't ensure watch will be waterproof afterwards. Particularly the chunky ones.


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    Gyalist
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    jdivision wrote: »
    A lot of places will warn you that if you remove the battery they can't ensure watch will be waterproof afterwards. Particularly the chunky ones.

    Which is why I recommended the Casio concession at Arnotts. G-Shock watches have to be water-resistant at 10-bar and they have the expertise to reseal watches. Even if they cannot do your brand, they will point you in the right direction.


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    wibago
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭wibago


    just wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that does watch repairs. Straps , new batts and so-on. Thanks



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    BeerNut
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