Pricing depends on your model. Apple Watch Series 1/2/3 is R900. Series 4 is R1,100. Series 5 and SE 2/SE are R1,200. Series 6 is R1,300. Series 7/8/9 is R1,400. Series 10, Series 11, and SE 3 are R1,500. Apple Watch Ultra (all generations) is R1,800. We confirm exact pricing in writing after your free diagnostic.

The clearest sign is dropping runtime — used to make it to bedtime, now flat by lunch. Other signals: random shutdowns at 30–50% battery, very slow charging, won't turn on, or the screen lifting off the case (swollen battery). Check your Maximum Capacity on the Watch via Settings → Battery → Battery Health. Below 80% is meaningful wear; below 70% is end-of-life behaviour.

Yes, and it's important. A lifting screen means the battery underneath has swollen, which is a fire risk. Stop wearing the Watch immediately and don't try to push the screen back down. We safely remove and dispose of the swollen cell, fit a new OEM-grade battery, and reseal the case using cold-press equipment. Most repairs are completed in 24–48 hours. This is most common on Series 0, 1, 2, 3, but it appears on later models with age.

Honest answer: any opened Apple Watch will have reduced water resistance compared to factory new — this matches Apple's own policy. After battery replacement we use professional cold-press adhesive equipment to reseal the watch as effectively as possible. Splashes, rain, and hand washing remain fine. We recommend avoiding swimming, surfing, hot tubs, and steam rooms post-repair.

Series 4–11 and SE family battery replacements are typically same-day. Ultra models and current generation (Series 11, SE 3) are usually next-day depending on parts availability. Swollen battery cases take 24–48 hours due to additional safety procedures. For nationwide repairs via The Courier Guy, total turnaround is 2–3 working days door-to-door on overnight service, 5–7 working days on standard.

We use OEM-grade cells — manufactured to original specification with the same chemistry, capacity, and safety circuitry as factory original. They are functionally identical to the cells Apple itself uses for warranty service. Aftermarket "compatible" cells (which we do not use) typically have 10–20% lower capacity from new and degrade significantly faster.

No. Battery replacement is a hardware-only repair — your watchOS, paired iPhone connection, activity history, health data, and all configurations remain intact. Your Watch will simply have a new cell. We do recommend backing up via your paired iPhone before any repair as standard precaution, but it's not strictly required.

For most models, yes. A new SE 3 starts at over R5,000. Battery replacement on a Series 4–7 is R1,100–R1,400 and gives you 2–3 more years of normal use. Series 1–3 at R900 is borderline — these models are losing watchOS support, so it depends on whether you mainly use it for fitness tracking (still works fine) or rely on app updates (limited future). We'll tell you honestly during the free diagnostic.

Yes — all Apple Watch battery replacements at iAssist are covered by a 6-month warranty on parts and labour. If the new cell fails to hold capacity, fails to charge, or causes any battery-related issue within six months, we replace it at no charge.

Yes — we work with The Courier Guy for fully insured nationwide collection and delivery. After we send you a fixed-price quote, The Courier Guy collects from your door and delivers it back once repaired. You pay The Courier Guy directly at their current rate — choose between overnight or standard. Total turnaround is 2–3 working days for overnight, 5–7 working days for standard. Note: lithium batteries are restricted from air freight, so we use ground service by default.