I visited Smiths to have some watch batteries replaced last week and was really disappointed in the service I received. When I returned to pick up the watches the next day I noticed significant scratches on both of them. One of the watches they'd forgotten to change the battery and only did so when I prompted them too - I'm not sure what they did to the watch because it now does not work, however they conveniently offered to fix it for me...for a £75 fee. The battery in another watch failed within 24 hours. Both of these watches were previously in full working order and scratch-free. Added to this the lady behind the counter was unhelpful and unapologetic. I strongly recommend you avoid Smith's if you value your jewellery. If I could give zero stars I would.
By tpjennings at 20:40 on 11/02/13
I visited Smiths to have some watch batteries replaced last week and was really disappointed in the service I received.
When I returned to pick up the watches the next day I noticed significant scratches on both of them. One of the watches they'd forgotten to change the battery and only did so when I prompted them too - I'm not sure what they did to the watch because it now does not work, however they conveniently offered to fix it for me...for a £75 fee. The battery in another watch failed within 24 hours. Both of these watches were previously in full working order and scratch-free. Added to this the lady behind the counter was unhelpful and unapologetic.
I strongly recommend you avoid Smith's if you value your jewellery. If I could give zero stars I would.
By tpjennings at 20:40 on 11/02/13
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I popped in to Smith's new shop a couple of days ago, as I've been looking for a new watch for a while. I really liked the new shop - it looks very smart both inside and out.
They had a good and varied range of watches and the assistant was very friendly, helpful and knowledgable about the products on sale, both now and in the future. The watch I really liked was a bit too pricey for everyday wear, but it's going on my Christmas list!
By JoannaPazucha at 19:03 on 24/08/11
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