Tag Heuer battery replacement.

[Katuotas]

Thanks for video, was usefull.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@Katuotas Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful.

[MrArd92]

they didn't sell tag heuer since there was a shop down the street but the tag shop sent everyone to the place I went for battery replacement.

[MrArd92]

wow $285 for a battery and seal replacement. definatly some people bending over their customers there. I went to a very expensive jeweler that was authorized and was going to charge $75. I ended up having the battery and seals replaced at another shop in the Czech republic for 200kc which was like $11 it was pressure tested and everything, it also wasn't a lowend shop as they caried breitling and Rolex among other high end watches.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@MrArd92 Yes, certain jewellers really do try to rip off there customers, but it's like any business i guess. There are always the dodgy ones. I was talking to an ex police officer at work the other day and he said it was not uncommon for break and enters to be linked to jewellery evaluations. ie people get there jewellery valued and the next thing is there jewellery is stolen from there house because they left there address with a dodgy jeweller.

[tankjones16]

Thanks. Worked like a charm with my Fossil watch.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@tankjones16 Great, I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[mialaw35]

One question: I have a similar watch, but it's the alarm model with a steel face instead of the black plastic. When I took the back off, there is a thin piece of plastic film that seems to separate a few thin metal contact arms from the area that holds the battery. Long story short, I replaced the battery but the watch still isn't working. Is that piece of film important? I don't know if I got it back in place correctly.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@mialaw35 Everything needs to go back in exactly as it was taken out. I am not sure what the plastics function is but you can guarantee that it has a specific role. Mabe try to adjust it slightly and if that does not work then I would take it in to the dealer. What ever you do don't start pulling the watch apart or you will regret it only a jeweller/watch repairer knows whats going on once you start doing that, good luck mate!

[mialaw35]

Thanks for posting this, saving me time and money.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@mialaw35 I'm glad it helped you ! Thanks very much.

[evilspiritchild]

Get your self watch back tool remover from ebay for about $5 and you wont scratch the back

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@evilspiritchild Thanks for the good advice mate !

[HiroKun99]

you do make it look extremely easy :) my watch has the same watchcase but it's too tight to remove using your method. I've already scratched it so will now go to watchsmith instead

[Sygi5]

thank you very much, this is only video what really helped me :)

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@Sygi5 pleasure.

[ChicaWolverina]

Oooo NON! Get a case ball or the LG wrench, but at least use some plastic film over that! Oh and undue the strap at clasp so it's not looming over the operation and getting the way!

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@ChicaWolverina Thanks for the advice.

[jjudijo]

Another point re: "scratching" the back...if it is your favorite watch, who cares if it is scratched? I resell watches with scratches on Ebay all the time with nary a problem.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@jjudijo Always good to know, Thanks for your contribution.

[avenamais]

Very Helpful, you just save me some bucks ,thank you my friend.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@avenamais I'm glad you found it useful, thanks very much.

[MrAaronquinn]

What you are doing should cost $14 because you're not doing all the expensive seal tests and replacements. I'm a jeweller and we definitely are making a profit when we do this kind of work, but you really have to ask yourself how much of a tight ass do you want to be to risk opening and possibly damage something. If you are that tight I suggest that you start buying cheaper watches

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@MrAaronquinn I'm not tight i just enjoy doing practial things. I also do my own car servicing mainly because i enjoy learning about how things work. As for your fee of $14 for a battery change, i would have jumped at that straight away and i set out that day to get it done for something like that but i was basically told that in order to keep the TAG warranty i would have to have the full service in order to cover the watches underwater usage warranty.

[Mikenopolis]

I have a watch case opener because I have over 70 watches (not all "luxury") watch battery usually last about 3 years if the chrono function is not used. For my 2 Tags, Jewelers charge $30 USD per watch, they change the battery, pressure test, replace seals if needed and clean the watch. $30 is not that much when all that is done, but I only do it every other battery change. If you don't get it wet, no problem doing it yourself

[Agroskater1]

getting the battery changed in a watch is actually really cheap. I paid 8 dollars for a battery and they put it in for free

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@Agroskater1 Unfortunately once you start buying premium brand watches they start charging you a sizeable service charge to perform the same job. It's just the way it is, it's the same with service fees for ferraris and porsche etc etc they are far more expensive than normal everyday cars.

[magikz2010]

Thanks a lot mate, love learning more DIY. Btw you have a very classic Australian accent (from Sydney myself)

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@magikz2010 Thanks allot for the positive feedback, it's appreciated.

[CuerVo214]

Got back from the mall and the guy was trying to charge $30 bucks to change the battery on my watch. What a rip off! Thanks for the Vid..

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@CuerVo214 No worries.. I'm glad you found it useful.

[rickytikki1]

YOU CANNOT GET TAG HUER PROPER SEALS TAG ON PURPOSE MAKES THE SEALES IN BETWEEN SIZES OF GENERIC SEALS SO IF YOU DO BUY A SEAL FOR .15 ITS MOST LIKELEY GENERICE AN MOST LIKELY IT WILL LEAK

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@rickytikki1 Interesting point, I wonder if TAG would sell the seals by themselves to a jeweller. ie go to a TAG agent and order in some o ring seals. I might try that.

[alianstuff]

Heres another good tip lock the pliers in place with a pair of monkey grips makes it more secure and less likely to slip

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@alianstuff Thanks for the good idea 'Alianstuff' .

[aberdeendeltaforce]

What a great vid, he's right though, never ever get a jeweller to change the battery as it's a total rip-off and your never sure what they actually do, I am an engineer and let me assure this pressure test is simply a way to SEE if it leaks, As long as you put a new o-ring in every time you screw the back off I can guarantee you there will be zero leaks. You can buy the O rings that go in this watch for about £0.15p and a dedicated tool to remove the case back from eBay for around £15. DIY4EVER

[saltifish]

I have the same model except mine has the orange face which i bought about 2 yrs back and the battery has just died.. I didn't realise it was soo easy to replace as the jewelers always take it out back and I cant c what they r doing.. now i will do it my self as I have a couple of Tags. Where did u end up buying the battery for this watch from?

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@saltifish, I got my battery from Wallace Bishop, but i'm pretty sure you can pick one up at any jeweller that sells Tag. Thanks!

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

Thanks saltifish , I like your advice on buying a new O-ring, i might check that out the next time i do a battery change.

[cwertin]

this is a great video, but try and use a plastic object to pop the battery out, as you can short the electrical component of the watch and mess it up. otherwise this is an excellent video, really well done.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@cwertin Thanks for the good tip! I'll annotate your idea in to the video, Cheers.

[magicalpoop]

I have the same watch and it just died today.

Now the problem is, are the gaskets/water resistance even maintained through this method? I mean if it's not water resistant or dust resistant...the watch is going to break down soon? I mean I can't even wash my hands then with the watch on right?

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@magicalpoop, There is no guarantee that water resistance will be maintained using this method! Tag urge customers to get them replaced by professionals. I however am a bit of a cheapskate so i do it myself, LOL. I have done it twice on this watch and i have never had a problem. I never wear my watch when swimming or showering so water resistance is not an issue for me. I do however clean the car and wash my hands with the watch on.

[killerwaz88]

This must be one of the best money saving videos on Youtube!

[Lunarscot]

I'm not a watch expert to start with, nor am I on to be critical. Merely to warn of risks. If you treasure your TAG then avoid using pliers as the back is often very tight and will be scored if the pliers slip. I bought the proper tool for £8 on eBay. It is better also to split the bracelet and make a wooden vice for the watch body.

I'm on the third battery in my (scored!) TAG.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

@Lunarscot Thanks for the very relevant point that you have made, I have updated the video. See 1:41 for the update. Thanks.

[Factory051]

@killerwaz88

especially as pointed out the cost of a simple battery change at your jewelers. in the UK my battery change used to cost me as much as £150. Managed to find a watch repair specialist that did it for £35, but now i can just get a wrench off ebay and replace it myself.

[l0rdstrontium]

That was genius! They wanted 280$ aus to change my battery on my Tag, problem is my watch battery goes dead every 2 years so is costing me a fortune.... I also wonder wether it is really worth paying for 600$ for a service as well.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

Cheers LordStrontium. My batteries last about 2 years as well. If i change two batteries thats almost $600 that i can put towards my next watch. I'm highly considering a black Omega Seamaster in the large size.

[royray48]

Thanks, saved me a bunch of money.

[THEDROPPEDSOCK]

Glad you found it useful roray48.