Original Watch Co.

Original Watch Co. We also buy scrap gold! We can also size your new watches straightaway as opposed to certain retailers who will often send the watch away for two weeks!

Established in 1996 and based in Chorley, Lancashire we offer watch and clock sales and repairs, battery, strap and capacitor fitting, jewellery repairs, engraving and key cutting. Having been in the business for 25 years we are unrivalled when it comes to speed of services such as watch battery changing and fitting watch straps. We also offer a watch repair service, be it a quartz or a mechanical we can fix it and we can also replace broken watch glasses, often straightaway…

We offer a jewellery repair service using a goldsmith with 20 years experience. Broken gold and silver chains and bracelets are often thrown into a drawer but its normally a simple job to fix them and they are returned cleaned, polished and looking like new. We can also size rings or even offer a cleaning service that will remove scratches and make your jewellery look new again. Engraving is another speciality and most jobs can be done on the same day with our on-site engraving machine. No job too strange, just ask and see if we can help! We do key cutting, all common keys are catered for and at very competitive prices. Come and see how much you could save instead of going to Timpsons! Another busy side of the business is trophies and medals. We offer a wide range, please call in for a free catalogue or contact us on here via email or phone and we'll send you a copy. Most orders can be completed within a week and we have constant repeat business from the likes of the Lancashire Football Association, Chorley Harriers, Chorley Marlins, Albany Academy, Archbishop Temple High School and Burscough Priory to name a few!

🏅 Precision Engraving for Championship Moments 🏅It’s not every day you get to work on medals from the European Masters I...
24/04/2026

🏅 Precision Engraving for Championship Moments 🏅

It’s not every day you get to work on medals from the European Masters Indoor Athletics Championships — but when you do, you make sure they’re done right.

These fantastic achievements deserved engraving that matches the effort, dedication and success behind them. Clean and sharp — exactly how it should be.
Whether it’s sporting medals, trophies, awards, or personal keepsakes, I take pride in delivering high-quality engraving with attention to every detail.

If you’ve got something worth remembering, I’ll help you make it permanent.

📩 Get in touch to discuss your engraving needs.

Congratulations John! 💪🏻

This one came in after a “cheap battery change”.The battery had been replaced, but:• Screws damaged from incorrect tools...
07/03/2026

This one came in after a “cheap battery change”.

The battery had been replaced, but:

• Screws damaged from incorrect tools
• Case back fitted badly
• Seal pinched and out of position
• Water already starting to get inside

This is exactly how watches end up needing expensive repairs.

The fix:

✔ Quality battery fitted
✔ New seal installed correctly
✔ Case reassembled properly
✔ Water resistance checked

Now it’s back to how it should be.

A watch battery change isn’t just swapping a battery. It’s opening and sealing the watch correctly so it stays protected.

Done properly. Done once. 👍🏻

A customer has just told me that a certain well known high street jewellers quoted him £50 to change the battery in this...
10/02/2026

A customer has just told me that a certain well known high street jewellers quoted him £50 to change the battery in this G-Shock 😳

Needless to say he was pleased that I saved him £40!

Don't just accept the prices the big names charge; you'll get the same for a lot less if you know where to look 😇

A quick reality check about watch batteries ⌚We fit around 200 watch batteries every week.Over 30 years, that adds up to...
03/02/2026

A quick reality check about watch batteries ⌚

We fit around 200 watch batteries every week.

Over 30 years, that adds up to 300,000+ battery changes.

That level of experience matters, because opening a watch isn’t a “pop the back off” job:

Different cases need different tools

The correct battery matters

Seals need checking to help protect against moisture

Rushing causes damage - we frequently have to repair damage caused elsewhere 🤦🏻

All batteries fitted here are done properly and guaranteed.

We’re an independent specialist, every watch matters to us.

If you care about your watch, bring it somewhere it’s looked after.

Seiko Solar • Seiko Kinetic • Citizen Eco-DriveThese watches are often sold as “never needing a battery” — which is… opt...
29/01/2026

Seiko Solar • Seiko Kinetic • Citizen Eco-Drive

These watches are often sold as “never needing a battery” — which is… optimistic.

🔋 They don’t use a standard battery. They use a capacitor, and yes, it will eventually need replacing.
⚠️ We regularly see damage caused by “cheap battery” shops fitting a normal battery, which can harm the movement and lead to costly repairs.

🛠️ Capacitor replacement needs the correct part, correct fitting, and experience.

💷 Timpsons: £80+
💷 Original Watch Co: £30

Fitted properly, with care, by an experienced watch specialist.

If your solar, kinetic or Eco-Drive watch isn’t holding charge like it used to, bring it in before it turns into a repair job.

Look at those scratches 🤦🏻The 'cheap battery guy' obviously didn't see the 4 screws.You know where to come to get the jo...
23/01/2026

Look at those scratches 🤦🏻
The 'cheap battery guy' obviously didn't see the 4 screws.
You know where to come to get the job done properly 👍🏻

We specialise in professional watch battery replacement and repair, backed by over 30 years of hands-on experience.A wat...
22/01/2026

We specialise in professional watch battery replacement and repair, backed by over 30 years of hands-on experience.

A watch battery change isn’t just about fitting a battery. Opening a case incorrectly can damage seals, scratch cases, or cause water ingress later on.

All batteries fitted here are guaranteed, and every watch is treated with care using the correct tools and techniques. Unfortunately we regularly have to repair watches damaged by rushed or poor battery changes elsewhere.

If you value your watch and want the job done properly, we’re here to help 👍🏻

Check these bracelets out, compatible with all Apple iWatches!    Same Style Apple Official    Stainless Steel, 2 Piece ...
28/11/2024

Check these bracelets out, compatible with all Apple iWatches!

Same Style Apple Official
Stainless Steel, 2 Piece Magnetic
Smooth, Quick & Easy Adjustment
Parachute style buckle

only £20, Message for details! 👍

An all too familiar story, a customer who tried to save a few pounds by taking it to somebody offering 'cheap' watch bat...
24/10/2024

An all too familiar story, a customer who tried to save a few pounds by taking it to somebody offering 'cheap' watch battery fitting. Designer watches like this Armani are getting harder and harder to get into and you need the correct tools and, more importantly, experience. In this example it was handed back to the customer with a shrug, butchered and still without a new battery as they couldn't get into it. And even if they had got the case back off, they would have no doubt fitted a substandard battery that would probably have leaked and ruined the movement. Then, to add insult to injury, they would most likely have struggled to get the case back fitted back on, causing even more damage. I would be mortified if somebody did this to one of my watches!
All our batteries are guaranteed for at least a year (two years for our premium range), we use all the latest tools and presses so no damage is caused and we can even pressure test to ensure water resistance 😇

Address

Unit 15 Market Ground, New Market Street
Chorley
PR71DB

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4:15pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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