Watch lovers?

[Andy G]

Second vote for Martins

[Fluoxetine]

Cheers guys - I'll give Martins a shout!

I used Watches of Switzerland on Princes St, Edin, but there is a TAG watch dealer in Perth who can probably arrange a service.


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My main concern regarding taking my watch to a TAG dealer is that they'll send it off to a service centre more used to dealing with modern quartz & automatic movements.

(I guess it's akin to taking your BMW 2002 Ti into John Clark's for a service -They'd probably manage to do it, but they're more used to dealing with much more recent metal )

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Cheers guys - I'll give Martins a shout!

I used Watches of Switzerland on Princes St, Edin, but there is a TAG watch dealer in Perth who can probably arrange a service.


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My main concern regarding taking my watch to a TAG dealer is that they'll send it off to a service centre more used to dealing with modern quartz & automatic movements.

(I guess it's akin to taking your BMW 2002 Ti into John Clark's for a service -They'd probably manage to do it, but they're more used to dealing with much more recent metal )

Hey, no offence taken. Sounds like Martins of Glasgow is a good choice. I'll remember this for next time


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[GregR]

Cheers guys - I'll give Martins a shout!

I used Watches of Switzerland on Princes St, Edin, but there is a TAG watch dealer in Perth who can probably arrange a service.


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My main concern regarding taking my watch to a TAG dealer is that they'll send it off to a service centre more used to dealing with modern quartz & automatic movements.

(I guess it's akin to taking your BMW 2002 Ti into John Clark's for a service -They'd probably manage to do it, but they're more used to dealing with much more recent metal )

Think of sending it back to the manufacturers more like sending a Ferarri back to Modena for servicing. They designed and built the thing, I'd far rather it went there than someone's back room.

[Gooldie]

Martins of Glasgow have managed to fix my Panerai after 2 failed attempts by panerai themselves to identify and fix the problem, and at far less cost.

[H8OAG]

My Panerai is going to Martins...............when I return from holiday.
The service quote is a fraction of what Panerai were going to charge



On receipt of your watch we will contact you …………………………..
1. Within 48 hours confirming safe receipt & with a unique repair reference,
2. With the cost unless already discussed.
3. If proceeded, once completed, we will then contact you to inform you your watch is ready to return, and you will be able to make payment via a credit/debit card over the phone, cheque (your watch will be forwarded once the cheque has cleared) or PayPal (Fees may be applicable)

When servicing a watch, the following work is undertaken.
Some items may not be applicable to your watch.


I. Open the case, remove the dial and the movement.
II. Remove the dial from the movement and the hands.
III. Strip down the movement into its individual components.
IV. Check whether the watch parts function correctly, checking for rust or wear.
V. Determine if any parts require replacing. Estimate to client if required.
VI. Wash the stripped down movement in cleaning machine with specific baths.
VII. Assemble and lubricate the movement. (Several different grades of lubricant may be used when lubricating a watch)
VIII. Adjust the movement in accordance with our quality criteria.
IX. Fit the dial and the hands.
X. Bench test & final adjustment of the movement.
XI. Ultrasonic cleaning of the case and bracelet.
XII. Polish the case and the bracelet. (This is not refurbishing. Refurbishing costs from £75.00)
XIII. Re-assemble the case.
XIV. Close the case and check the water-resistance (if appropriate).
XV. Set the correct time on the watch, check the cleanliness and the functioning of the assembled watch.
XVI. Bench test over 24 hours. If not satisfactory, the watch is returned to the watchmaker for the necessary corrections.
XVII. Fit the bracelet or strap and carry out a final check before returning the watch to you.


I hope we can be of help to you and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me……


Regards

Martin

[GregR]

Cheapskate

[Jeremy]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g ... t-22137938

Could be some bargain Rolex about to hit the streets of central Scotland

Regards,

Jeremy

[gorrie]

I used Watches of Switzerland on Princes St, Edin, but there is a TAG watch dealer in Perth who can probably arrange a service.

Pretty sure the Edinburgh WoS has closed down now... just the one in Glasgow now.

[a4drk]

I had a bad experience with Chris Heal watches
(Chealwatches)
I've got A Tag Heuer Kirium Chronograph - battery one
The screw on the crown was goosed, so I sent it here to get repaired
Price was £180 - included the new crown, a service and a battery.
It came back about a week later & the chronograph reset button never worked.
Sent it back & they sorted it. Took 6 weeks!
It's happened again, well, it's really stiff - you need to push it off the side of a wooden table to make it work
Also the chrono hand which sits at 12 o'clock isn't 100% bang on, it's a baw hair over to the right
Was fine before

I'm not using them again

David

[philthy]

Fascinating video of a Rolex movement repair - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xn4TSULVd8

[GregR]

Fascinating video of a Rolex movement repair - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xn4TSULVd8

Wow

[Stewart]

Fascinating video of a Rolex movement repair - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xn4TSULVd8

Incredible. I had to remind myself that he was working on something not much bigger than a 50p piece You need steady hands for that.

[philthy]

Latest offering from my mates company- this is a prototype swiss made

[Ferg]

New LaFerrari watch! http://www.apetogentleman.com/apeish/hu ... ari-watch/