The watch thread.

Hey watchers, I have a Tag Heuer F1 that needs the battery replaced and IIRC, the last one I had (and lost wakeboarding 20yrs ago) was about $100 to replace the battery. Plus the pain of taking it there and going back to pick it up.

It uses a $10 394 battery and the YT vids show people using all kinds of tools to remove the back cover.

Anyone used the AliExp 3-point special with success. Cheers

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Hey watchers, I have a Tag Heuer F1 that needs the battery replaced and IIRC, the last one I had (and lost wakeboarding 20yrs ago) was about $100 to replace the battery. Plus the pain of taking it there and going back to pick it up.

It uses a $10 394 battery and the YT vids show people using all kinds of tools to remove the back cover.

Anyone used the AliExp 3-point special with success. Cheers

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How much do you like the watch?

Using a specialist for an expensive watch is cheap insurance. Even G-Shocks have specialist seals and tools for servicing.

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Good news MOR! Good to hear!

If you want to replace a watch, I have put together quite a good watch collection the last few years. And know personally quite a few watch boutique staff. Breitling, Panerai, Hublot, Omega, Bausele, U-Boat, Tag, Grand Seiko I'm on first name terms with many.

But, if you know what you want Hour Glass will give very good discounts to save up to thousands.

If you visit Sydney we can go for a watch crawl, and sample their champagne. :cool: :)
 
Hey watchers, I have a Tag Heuer F1 that needs the battery replaced and IIRC, the last one I had (and lost wakeboarding 20yrs ago) was about $100 to replace the battery. Plus the pain of taking it there and going back to pick it up.

It uses a $10 394 battery and the YT vids show people using all kinds of tools to remove the back cover.

Anyone used the AliExp 3-point special with success. Cheers

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This is my Case Opener, from AliExpress. Does the job.

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I work a couple of blocks from Tag Heuer Sydney boutique. For a Tag, I'd recommend the battery change service. They replace seals and give it a pressure test at same time. I did the same service for my wife Aquaracer last year. Also gives me the chance to say hello to the lovely Anna in store.

You could post it to me, and I'll walk it up for you.

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This was a function I attended at Tag Heuer in May in Sydney. Was for release of new Formula One and Monaco watches, but also to present Werner Bronkhurst, the artist who has works in Tag boutiques.

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Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante is mine - just comparing to some Tag pieces.

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Good news MOR! Good to hear!

If you want to replace a watch, I have put together quite a good watch collection the last few years. And know personally quite a few watch boutique staff. Breitling, Panerai, Hublot, Omega, Bausele, U-Boat, Tag, Grand Seiko I'm on first name terms with many.

But, if you know what you want Hour Glass will give very good discounts to save up to thousands.

If you visit Sydney we can go for a watch crawl, and sample their champagne. :cool: :)
Thanks mate!

Hour Glass is where I bought my IWC and they gave a reasonable discount whilst drinking their stuff.........

Next time I'm in the city I'll give you a bell, last time got very hectic very quickly!
 
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