Quartz Watch Movement Replacement

[Khandro]

Has anyone ever had this done in the UK ? I have a cheap watch which despite that fact,  I like very much.  It has packed up & I was wondering if a new movement could be fitted.

[barry1010]

Easy peasy, you could do it yourself or pay on the high street jewellery chains to do it.  The movements are universal although there might be exceptions.  Have a look at Amazon and you will see what I mean

https://www.amazon.co.uk/quartz-watch-movement-replacement/s?k=quartz+watch+movement+replacement

I'm not suggesting you buy from Amazon, it's just so you can see what's available and the prices

[barry1010]

A YouTube 'how to' https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&;q=quartz+watch+movement+replacement&qpvt=quartz+watch+movement+replacement&mid=B3FBA9F3DD9849B9DB3DB3FBA9F3DD9849B9DB3D&&FORM=VRDGAR

[Khandro]

barry, the vid doesn't work, but it seems from the other that tools are needed and it looks like I'd be starting on a new profession, what do you mean by easy peasy. Have you done such a thing?

[Lie-in King]

If I may, here's Barry's vid -

https://tinyurl.com/63uabu6f

[barry1010]

Thanks, LiK.  Khandro, Timpson might be a good place to try if you don't want to DIY, they do a quartz replacement and if there isn't a branch near you (if you live on the moon) they offer a postal service. 

[Khandro]

barry, the name Timpson brings back memories; yes a great firm & if I remember rightly they have an excellent record for giving employment to people trying to find their feet (no pun intended) after serving a prison sentences etc. 

And didn't they have an automaton in their windows; a man incessantly beating a shoe with a hammer advertising Phillips (was it?) stickasoles ?

I shall explore further tomorrow. Thanks!  

[Hopkirk]

I've got a better idea.

 

Buy a brand new watch.

[Khandro]

Hopkirk; I've got  watches which work, it's  is just that I like this one. 

[Khandro]

For the record & if anyone is interested, I contacted Timpsons for a quote & it is 85 quid.    -  errrr perhaps not.

[barry1010]

Try a different jewellers, maybe an independent that sells watches, if you can find one.

Failing that, watch the YouTube vids, buy a quartz movement for around £15 and give it a go

[juliecarlstan]

you need to find a clock maker. my Grandfather was a German Clock Maker and I really wish I would have learned some of his skills. Good Luck!!

[Khandro]

I watched that video barry & it does look a bit daunting !

I've got several old kaputt watches, so I might give it try. It means buying a special tool to push on the fingers & probably some tweezers. 

[barry1010]

Maybe it will be the start of a new hobby 

[Khandro]

^^ Or new profession ? 

[barry1010]

Indeed 🙂