Wanted Watch refurbishment

Derekjhutton

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I’ve got a 1994 TAG quartz chronograph that I’d like to have freshened up. I’ve seen names mentioned on here and would like recommendations and contact details if anyone would be so good as to guide me.
Cheers
Derek.
 
I had my TAG serviced and polished by these people. It was quite a while ago and it still keeps perfect time and looks like a new watch - it had been well used and looked it. I’m very happy with the service. As it happens I was holidaying in the area and collected my watch

www.watchrepairuk.com

Watch Repair Service | Insured UK Repair – Watch Repair UK

Watch Repair UK provides an insured watch repair service via post or collection. Fast diagnosis, pressure testing where suitable & 2-year warranty.
www.watchrepairuk.com www.watchrepairuk.com
 
I had my tag and Tissot serviced and refurbished by a local watch woman. The finished results were amazing and more cost effective than those thieves in the tag store. And she turned them round in 2 weeks rather than the open ended date that tag want you to accept as a privilege of ownership.
 
Do it yourself,lots of videos on YouTube
 
Stevie4scoops said:
We have a Rolex bought in 2002 which I've never had serviced. Our local AD quoted over £1,000 to have it serviced despite working well.

I can't bring myself to pay this.
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I’m with you on this, I scratched two links on a Daytona over 15 years ago and the watch was with them over two months and a bill for over £1K to be paid before they’d send it back. Shower of robbing cnuts.
TAG ain’t much better. Asked for a battery and a clean up on above watch just to have it working. They’ve come back in less than a fortnight condemning the internals due to water ingress- bullshit as watch has never even been in the shower and has lived last ten years plus in my sock drawer and they’re not damp. Also condemned the bracelet. I’ve told them to send it back and I’ll send it to the company recommended by nw3230
 
I sent my wifes Rolex Datejust to Calibre in Dundee, came back within two weeks as new and running very well, keeps good time, cost £480.I recommend them, will be sending my Speedmaster Mk40 when it needs doing.

I used Luxury Watch Repairs in London....BIG mistake, what a bunch of effin jokers they are, do NOT use them.
 
Derekjhutton said:
I’ve got a 1994 TAG quartz chronograph that I’d like to have freshened up. I’ve seen names mentioned on here and would like recommendations and contact details if anyone would be so good as to guide me.
Cheers
Derek.
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Swiss Serv at Bridlington - Just did my Omega. Turned it around in a week. Great service and prices are good to. My go to.
 
Z1r said:
Have had good service from this company.

www.genesiswatchmaking.co.uk

Genesis Watchmaking Official Website Home Page

Tha official homepage of Genesis Watchmaking. A familily run business offering watchmaking services of the highest standard available to the general public.
www.genesiswatchmaking.co.uk www.genesiswatchmaking.co.uk
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I can vouch for Duncan too. My Seamaster is keeping time, 2 years or more after service by him, at about 5 seconds A MONTH, according to Time Is.... that is if I wear it for the full time. I swap between the Seamaster Planet Ocean and my older 2254, which I have just sent off to him and it has come back with impeccable numbers from his testing/calibration machine, well within the 3 seconds/day required for it's chronometer certification. £450, with all new bracelet pins, clasps that work and the extension not loose.... he is very well recommended on several watch forums.
 
I’d use wpc (watch polishing centre) in Hatton garden
Used by dealers I know for top class work
 
I normally take my 30 year old TAG to the chap who has a small booth in the concourse every couple of years. He fits a new battery and pressure tests it. He last did it last week and it cost £30. I've had one new face glass fitted. I've worn the watch every day, it stays on if I'm swimming, I only take it off when I go to bed. This watch has been faultless since I bought it new in 1996, IIRC it cost me £800. I've never had a watch last so long as this.
 
I have a Tag Automatic (3000 series I think) dating from 1995... It's been serviced once, repaired (bezel spring) and serviced again, other than that it's been worn almost every day. Still keeps pretty good time. It was bought for my 21st birthday by my parents from David M. Robinson in Liverpool, they did the service (1999) and the repair/service (2004 IIRC). I can't remember whether they did the work 'in house' or whether they sent it to TAG, however, after last time it was in I was advised - run it until it stops/doesn't keep good time, then have it serviced. As for all the 'wear' marks - I'm proud of them. When my parents gave me the watch they told me - wear it every day and enjoy it... don't keep it for best.
Obviously you may want different - and that's your call, obviously!
 
David Robinson in Liverpool,, I bought my wife's engagement ring and our wedding rings from there. Fcuk why did you have to mention them aaaarrrgggghhhh :D
 
Thanks to everyone for your input. I sent it to Swiss-serv in Bridlington with instructions to service and refurb it price no object!
It was posted up on Monday (2nd Nov) and arrived back yesterday(5th Nov) in exactly the same condition as it left but with a new battery fitted and time set- oh and a bill for £120. You live and learn, watchshop in Chester fit batteries while you wait for £25.
 
I suspect you might be correct as it would be opened for a battery swap so a squirt of gear oil here and there wouldn’t hard to do. I’d asked for any loose pins or links to be sorted and had specifically stated it was extra chargeable work. Anyway watch is back and working, I’ll contact some of the other specialists. Chap in Darwen is only an hour or so away so I’ll probably make an appointment and go visit him.
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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