Battery & Reseal

Professional Watch battery replacement & reseals

As well as watch servicing and repairs we carry out a lot of watch battery replacement and reseals. We get asked a lot of questions as to what is a battery and reseal is, as many customers may have just had a watch battery replacement only in the past without a reseal.

Watch battery and reseals are normally carried out once the watch battery needs replacing and we recommend a watch battery and reseal in between service intervals to keep your watch in peak condition.

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Every watch booked in for a battery and reseal will have the following procedure carried out as described below. You will see it’s quite different from just a standard battery replacement.

Our battery & reseals process

The reseal process follows 12 precise steps to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

The case back is removed and the watch movement is tested for consumption, coil resistance and timing keeping.

A new Swiss Renata watch battery is fitted to the watch movement.

The watch movement is carefully removed from the case and placed in a dust free container.

The case and bracelet are separated, seals and spring bars are discarded.

New replacement seals and gaskets are ordered from the manufacturer. We also keep a large stock too.

The case, case back and bracelet are placed into a hot ultrasonic tank for 6-8 hours to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned.

After ultrasonic cleaning of the case, the case back and bracelet are washed in clean water and then steam cleaned with an 8 bar steam hose to make sure they are perfectly cleaned.

The case, case back and bracelet are placed in on a special dryer. Special attention is taken on the case to make sure no moisture is trapped in the case tube and case treads.

The glass and new glass gasket are refitted and the movement is carefully placed back into the watch case. New Tube and crown seals/gaskets are fitted. The movement screws and case clamps are checked and then the back seal is fitted and the case back is secured.

The watch is then placed in one of our pressure testers. Depending on the make and model we test it accordingly. We test the watch case to manufacturers’ specifications.

The bracelet or strap is refitted with new spring bars and the watch clasp is checked for tightness and adjusted.

The watch is set to time and is monitored. All aspects of the case and bracelet are checked for cleanliness. This procedure follows many manufacturers guide lines and is the correct and the only procedure for your watch to be maintained in its optimum condition. This process usually takes 7-10 working days as we order new gaskets for your watch.

Super work on the bespoke crystal, clasp and polishing for the Raymond Weil, it’s like new.

Duncan Hall

Took my watch in to get a replacement battery, got it back very quickly, great service.

Tom Prideaux

Thank you for a reliable service in the repair and service carried out on my Omega wristwatch.

Charles Tyers

Excellent service! I was kept informed on every aspect of my watch repair. Great friendly service.

Ian Clayton