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Title: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: rambo on February 03, 2015, 08:27:06 PM
Dear Watchers,

My recent trip to get my tag aquaracer classic 2000 series battery serviced came back with some bad news - battery leakage!

The famous sc in Amcorp quoted me 8xx for the following,

- overhaul
- circuit
- battery
- gasket
- cleaning &
- workmanship

I think the price is on the high side, but the movement is damaged/corroded and needs replacement.

Hope to get some views as some people here mentioned that it shouldnt cost more than a few hundred bucks..

Thanks guys
Title: Re: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: chrisyen on February 03, 2015, 08:48:54 PM
why not you send it to MWF store for a quote

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,11214.0.html (http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,11214.0.html)
Title: Re: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: JeepWH on February 04, 2015, 06:23:17 AM
A new quartz ETA movement for this model costs approx 30-35 USD which is less than RM 150.
Title: Re: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: spacewalker on February 04, 2015, 04:53:07 PM
Quote from: JeepWH on February 04, 2015, 06:23:17 AM
A new quartz ETA movement for this model costs approx 30-35 USD which is less than RM 150.

JeepWH is right. Just replace the movement, do some service/cleaning/restore the case, dial and hands. Put a new battery and gasket. Problem solved. I don't think it is a good move to overhaul the quartz movement.
Title: Re: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: JeepWH on February 05, 2015, 07:10:29 AM
Quote from: spacewalker on February 04, 2015, 04:53:07 PM
Quote from: JeepWH on February 04, 2015, 06:23:17 AM
A new quartz ETA movement for this model costs approx 30-35 USD which is less than RM 150.

JeepWH is right. Just replace the movement, do some service/cleaning/restore the case, dial and hands. Put a new battery and gasket. Problem solved. I don't think it is a good move to overhaul the quartz movement.

Thats what i usually recommend to my customers with quartz problems. I'll quote them for a replacement movement, telling them so.

Its essentially a plug and play method. I do offer options for my customers between Swiss and Japanese movement depending on availability and price.
Title: Re: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: Timeless on February 06, 2015, 11:37:31 AM
Any idea what's the cost if were to send to tag SC?
Title: Re: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: JeepWH on February 06, 2015, 02:09:04 PM
Quote from: femann on February 06, 2015, 11:37:31 AM
Any idea what's the cost if were to send to tag SC?

Definitely 1k above. They'll insist on movement replacement and total overhaul.
Title: Re: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: jefflwc on February 06, 2015, 04:00:50 PM
My wife's Aquaracer Quartz was sent to tag heuer sc for initially what was thought to be only a battery change. Came back with a replaced movement, but all in was charged 500. The watch did not undergo any form of cleaning and polishing though. Might be a good idea to send it for an estimate.
Title: Re: tag heuer - battery leakage, new movement replacement
Post by: rambo on February 10, 2015, 12:06:10 PM

Thanks to all that replied,

Ive taken the watch to MWF as per Chris's suggestion,

Femann, as per the price, based on the quotes I got, ranged from RM2xx to RM8xx. & I agree its odd for that particular SC to quote me for an overhaul when the others suggested a new movement.

Will keep you guys posted.

Saw some nice watches in MWF...  :-\