Watch Repairs

I got given a NICE watch a couple of years ago. I WAS doing well with it, almost ALWAYS telling the time to people when asked, and SOMETIMES chipping it into a conversation when not asked. I was wearing it well USUALLY on my wrist as my 'go-to' timepiece.

And then - DRAMA! A couple of weeks back I caught it somewhat INNOCUOUSLY on a bollard in town. The glass screen CRACKED and the metal frame SCRATCHED.

It's a NICE watch for me, and I thought I'd go the right way about fixing it, so I bubble-wrapped it up and sent it insured CLASS to Citizen watch repairs. They've come back with a quote of £208.32. This is foreshorely UTTER madness, all I want is the glass screen replaced and if possible the metal framing around it too (NOT fussed on this second part).

For this price I wouldn't be far off buying another one BRAND new. Certainly if it happened again I could do so.

I'm inclined to let them send it back to me and see WHO ELSE can do it for what price - has anyone had a watch fixed independently before? Is it likely to be much cheaper? Can anyone on this forum even TELL the time?

Try elburton watch repairs in plymstock they have always done good service at a competitive price. Tel:01752 405363

If you do find a place that does independent repairs at a really good price let me know Mockers 'cos the 'Touch' bit of my Tissot 'T-Touch' has been fooked for a while and I know if I send it off to them I'm likely to get the same sort of silly quote you got.

lawnmowerman wrote:

Try elburton watch repairs in plymstock they have always done good service at a competitive price. Tel:01752 405363

What have they done for ya, and how competitive are their prices?

They have put in new batteries and re-waterproofed them for me. Plus he did change the glass for a friend and they were about half the price of Tissot. hope that helps

lawnmowerman wrote:

They have put in new batteries and re-waterproofed them for me. Plus he did change the glass for a friend and they were about half the price of Tissot. hope that helps

Cheers Lawny.   

There is a watch repairer opposite the Pannier Market. Just about next door to the computer shop.

No idea if he's any good but he's been there for years.

Try Tempus in Exmouth.
He service and replaced the crystal on an Omega of mine for £130 ,3 years ago.Worth a phone call.