Batteries & straps
Flat batteries, worn leather straps, bracelet links and clasps. Battery changes are part of what we do; bring the watch in.
Nash & Co · Caversham, Berkshire
Watch repairs
& batteries in Reading.
A watch that has stopped. A battery that needs changing. A strap that has seen better days. Bring your watch to Nash & Co on Bridge Street in Caversham. We change batteries, fit straps and take on repairs.
A useful first step
Bring the whole piece.
- The watch, with its strap or bracelet
- Any box, papers or previous service receipts
- A note of what you have noticed and when it started
Even a broken strand gives us something to start with.
Watch repairs & batteries
Start with what the watch is telling you.
We change watch batteries and take on repairs. A stopped watch is not always a serious job, and the first step is a look at the piece.
Many watches stop because the battery has run down. Others need a strap, a clasp or a crown looked at, and some need a full service by a watchmaker. Tell us the make and model and what you have noticed, and we will explain the sensible next step.
Bring the watch to the shop. Batteries and straps are usually straightforward. Mechanical servicing, water-resistance checks and repairs to older or valuable watches are discussed before any work is agreed, with the likely cost and timescale explained first.
We do not promise a turnaround until we have seen the watch. If you need it for a particular date, say so at the start, and we will tell you honestly whether that is realistic.
Servicing & repairs
Mechanical and quartz movements, stopped or losing time. The approach depends on the watch, its age and its value.
Older & valuable watches
Tell us the make and model before you travel. Some watches need a specialist, and we will say so.
Before your visit
Make the first conversation count.
If you are coming from elsewhere in Reading, Berkshire or South Oxfordshire, contact us first to discuss your piece and confirm the best next step.
- The watch, with its strap or bracelet and any spare links.
- Any box, papers or previous service receipts you have.
- Any question about cost and timing, to discuss once the watch has been seen.
Your questions
Before you decide.
Can you replace my watch battery while I wait?
Often, yes. Many batteries can be changed quickly, but some watches, including those with screw-down backs or water-resistance ratings, need more care. We will tell you what applies to yours when you bring it in.
Do you service mechanical watches?
Yes, we take on watch repairs and servicing. Tell us the make, model and the problem, and we will explain what is possible and what it is likely to involve before you decide.
Can you repair or replace a watch strap or bracelet?
Yes, bring the watch and the strap or bracelet. We can discuss replacement straps, links and clasp repairs after seeing the fit and fastening.
How much will a watch repair cost and how long will it take?
That depends on the watch and the work needed. We discuss the likely cost and timescale after seeing it, and we do not promise a date we cannot keep.
Do you buy or value watches?
Tell us the make and model when you call. Some watches we can help with directly; others are better placed with a specialist, and we will say so.
Caversham, Reading · Berkshire
Making a special journey?
Tell us about your piece before you set off. Whether you are nearby or travelling from further afield, a call helps you check what to bring and plan time at the shop.