Citizen Aqualand II - Questions

[FOX]

Hi All,

Got a couple of questions about my dive watch:

I need to replace the Rubber Strap and would like to get an original one, where would be the best place to get one?

Also, on the first dive at Stoney on Sunday it didn't log the dive so on the second dive i checked it and where the seconds were displayed it was alternating between the seconds and 'ER'. I'm not sure that this is an issue with the battery as the watch logged a dive in the swimming pool this morning. Any ideas?

If it is the battery, i've heard these can be pricey to replace, where's the best place to get this done?

[turbanator]

I paid Citizen about 32 quid,inc pressure testing.They are in Wokingham.

hth
Paul

edit: I went there after ringing and they did it while I waited.

[FOX]

Just had a price from a local Jewellers for the strap and battery/testing:

Strap - £27.60
Battery & Testing - £43.95

These prices seem very steep to me, or am i just out of touch? The watch only cost £200!!

There must be a cheaper way!

[turbanator]

The 32 quid was a battery replacement, but no strap.

I use a Waterborne canvas strap, they are about 8 quid.

[FOX]

Originally Posted by turbanator

I use a Waterborne canvas strap, they are about 8 quid.

Is this a dive shop purchase??

[turbanator]

Originally Posted by FOX

Is this a dive shop purchase??

Yes, I got mine in Runneymede, but I have seen them in surfshops.

[beanie]

Originally Posted by FOX

Just had a price from a local Jewellers for the strap and battery/testing:

Strap - £27.60
Battery & Testing - £43.95

These prices seem very steep to me, or am i just out of touch? The watch only cost £200!!

There must be a cheaper way!

nope thats about right

cheaper way change the batteries yourself

[FOX]

Originally Posted by beanie

nope thats about right

cheaper way change the batteries yourself

Not sure I could trust myself, i'd like it to work afterwards!

[Fiona]

Originally Posted by beanie

nope thats about right

cheaper way change the batteries yourself

The cost from Citizen includes pressure testing, you can't do that yourself,

[Ian Murray]

Originally Posted by FOX

Also, on the first dive at Stoney on Sunday it didn't log the dive so on the second dive i checked it and where the seconds were displayed it was alternating between the seconds and 'ER'. I'm not sure that this is an issue with the battery as the watch logged a dive in the swimming pool this morning. Any ideas?

If this watch is anything like the HyperAqualand then I know what this is.

It's caused by the water temperature being too cold. It makes it stop logging dives. This seems apparent when the temp goes below 10deg c. If you read the manual it does say something about the operating temp and 10deg c.

You can also make it 'ERR' by leaving the sensor wet between dives so that the 'diver' display is always flashing.

If it's the battery then you get a 'BAT' or 'BT' warning instead of 'ERR' (like I did at the weekend :-( )

If you send it to Citizen it's about £40 for the battery change and a pressure test. You can contact them at service@citizenwatch.co.uk they are usually pretty helpful.

Ian.