samboy Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Hi gang. I took my old Lorus watch which i gave £20 for about 10+ years ago for a new of the above. Was quoted £24 for battery and strap. I said i can get a new one for £29.99 from Argos. Needless to say i came out empty handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 usually on you local sat' market stall day there is a person who does that for pennies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 THeres a firm who does magazines with differnt stuff in them first magazine was £1.99 then they jump up to £12.99 i bought the first issue of army watches it was the brittish army trench watch its lasted me nearly 5 years and its been in and out 100's of rabbit holes retreiving my ferrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 18 minutes ago, Bigbob said: THeres a firm who does magazines with differnt stuff in them first magazine was £1.99 then they jump up to £12.99 i bought the first issue of army watches it was the brittish army trench watch its lasted me nearly 5 years and its been in and out 100's of rabbit holes retreiving my ferrets It must be me, I am reading that as you have used an issue of army watches to retrieve your ferrets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 No the watch lasted me nearly five years whilst wearing it whilst ferreting and shooting normally i get a year max out a watch and only wear a good watch when im going no where near a field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Trouble is it’s not confined to watches. Try getting new commando soles and heels fitted on a good pair of shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Dave at kelton said: Trouble is it’s not confined to watches. Try getting new commando soles and heels fitted on a good pair of shoes. I had mine done in Stamford 6 weeks ago, no problem for the chap I have used for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Its the way we live throw them away buy new its easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 The battery in your new watch may already be 1 - 2 years old when you buy it .the new battery they install will be brand new .and should give 3 years use . I like to buy the solar powered watches .they don't ever run out and the automatic ones set the times them selves . Basically it's never the wrong time . Great watches - casio wave ceptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 2 hours ago, ditchman said: usually on you local sat' market stall day there is a person who does that for pennies I had a new battery put in my Seiko watch on Yarmouth market , the chap fitted it and reset the day and date all for the grand sum of £3.00 , even I could afford that , only just mind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I had mine done in Stamford 6 weeks ago, no problem for the chap I have used for years. But how much? Last time I did it cost nearly as much as a new pair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) If I can’t make the market I have a set for removing watch backs. It has the little pry tool and the big adjustable rear case unscrew tool. crude and a bit of a pain but works. Auction site was only a few quid and has done a fair few watches. Same with a strap that was an awkward size the market is my default but sometimes the guy isn’t there. I should just have the batteries replaced by him every year or so for the few quid it costs Edited October 11, 2022 by ph5172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 4 hours ago, Ultrastu said: Great watches - casio wave ceptor. Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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