Lying in bed too long, turning up late for work, missing appointments:  all of these are symptomatic of a broken or stopped watch.  But how do you diagnose the problem if you suspect your designer watch of dishonesty?

If you can hear or see that the watch has stopped ticking, the odds are that the battery has simply worn out.  You will be able to purchase a replacement battery from most corner shops or if you want to be extra sure you can of course buy one from your local jewellery or watch shop.

If this doesn’t solve the problem then you will have to inspect the watch more closely.  If you can hear the watch ticking but the hands are not moving, then it could be that there is a gear stuck inside.  If it is the case that only one of the hands is moving, this could mean that just the non moving hand is broken.  Once you have worked out which is the case you will be able to determine whether it would be cheaper to have the watch repaired or to simply purchase a replacement.

Make sure that you check the warranty that came with your watch.  If it has not yet expired then the chances are that the maker will mend the watch as long as you pay for the shipping and handling.  This may not apply if it is the watch strap rather that the watch itself that has been broken.

Return the watch to the shop where you originally bought it from.  If you have inadvertantly purchased a watch that you can prove was originally broken then the store should be able ro replace or offer you a refund.  Be sure to consult the shop’s return policy before buyung anything if you are in doubt about returning goods.

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