What's included
Swiss-grade silver-oxide cells matched to your calibre, fitted under magnification.
Dry and wet testing to your watch's rated depth confirms the seal before it leaves the bench.
Case-back and crown gaskets inspected and replaced as needed, then freshly lubricated.
Date, chronograph, and end-of-life indicators verified so nothing surprises you later.
How it works
Walk in or send it insured. No appointment needed for battery work.
The case is opened under magnification and the movement and seals assessed.
Fresh cell and gaskets fitted, then the case is closed to factory torque.
Water resistance confirmed and the reading noted before it's handed back.
Why it matters
Opening a case exposes the movement to air, dust, and moisture. Most jewelers snap the back on and hand it over. Without a fresh gasket and a pressure test, a watch rated for the pool can fail at the sink.
That's why pressure testing is standard here, never an upsell. You leave knowing exactly how water-resistant your watch is today, not how it was rated years ago.
Pricing
Final pricing depends on your calibre and water-resistance rating. You'll always approve it before we begin.
Rolex, Cartier, and other screw-down cases may carry a premium for specialist seals. Quoted before work begins.
Questions
No. Battery and pressure testing are walk-in services. After inspecting the watch, the watchmaker will explain the appropriate service and any needed testing.
The test itself uses specialist equipment and a full cycle of dry and wet measurement. A plain battery swap on a non-water-resistant dress watch doesn't require it, so we don't charge for what your watch doesn't need.
Yes. Our watchmakers are WOSTEP certified and hold brand authorizations. Screw-down and specialist cases are opened with the correct tooling and resealed to factory specification.
If a fresh cell doesn't bring it back, the movement likely needs service. We'll diagnose it on the spot and credit the battery toward a full overhaul if you choose to proceed.
More in the workshop
Complete disassembly, cleaning, and lubrication of Swiss and Japanese movements.
Learn moreSapphire, mineral, and acrylic crystal replacement for all watch brands.
Learn moreStandalone pressure testing and gasket replacement to restore your rating.
Learn moreService Resources
Explore brand-specific service information and an additional local repair option.
No appointment necessary
A certified watchmaker will fit a fresh cell and pressure-test your watch. The work needed is confirmed before service begins.