Moisture after using my Tag for nearly 5 years, the battery went dead 2 weeks ago. So I went to Tag Heuer authorize dealer in Brunei to get the batt changed for $20 Brunei dollars roughly $12US. But when I ask how long the new battery will last and the Technician replied 1 yr...wtf n i ask why the oem battery last longer and he just replied thet normal if from factory...wtf answer is that. But my main issue is when i was cleaning my Tag rinsing with water which i usually do, the next morning I could see moisture condensation inside the watch. Is it because the technician didn't seal the backplate correctly? How can i solve this problem.

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Dealer in Brunei should clean streets!
You have to hurry up, because condensation inside your watch can damage metal parts very quickly and then repair price will rocket sky high.
Find decent watchmaker and ask to dry out movement and ask to test that Bahrein battery as well. Replace if needed. Ask for new seals if necessary. Pressure test is the MUST after assembling the watch. Do not leave it for another day, as I've seen in my practice completely dead movements within few days after condensation appeared.

Good Luck

Arthur

P.S. It seems to me that your TAG has a movement with low power consumption. If it was ticking for five years or so, then it will do the same after battery replacement, unless the battery is almost flat.

Posted on Dec 17, 2008

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After 5 years all of the case parts must be replaced i.e.,gaskets and crown then the watch must be pressure tested. anyone who is autherized woulod know that. contact Tag to have the matter resolved

Posted on Jun 05, 2007

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