Yes — and it's important you bring it in immediately. The lifting screen means the battery has swollen, which is a fire and chemical hazard. We safely remove and dispose of the swollen cell, fit a new battery, and reseal the case. Pricing is R900 — no extra charge for swollen battery handling. Stop wearing it until we've handled it.

Honest answer: depends on the fault. Single battery replacement at R900 is worth it for sentimental value or as a basic fitness tracker. Multiple faults reaching R2,000+ usually isn't economical. Swollen battery cases we always recommend repairing immediately for safety, even if you don't plan to use the watch — to make safe disposal possible.

Yes — but Series 3 is no longer supported by current iOS Watch app. You'll need to keep the existing pairing intact. If your watch needs full restore (lost pairing), pairing back to current iPhones may not be possible due to software incompatibility. We confirm during diagnostic if this risk applies to your specific repair.

Limited but available for most common services. Batteries, screens, and charging components remain stocked. Some specialty parts have longer lead times or aren't available. We confirm parts availability when sending your quote.

No — Apple has ended watchOS support for Series 1, 2, and 3. Your watch continues working with its last installed watchOS but won't receive feature or security updates going forward. App developers are increasingly dropping support for older watchOS versions, so functionality will gradually reduce over time.

Yes — even without active iPhone pairing or new watchOS, the watch can still track workouts, heart rate, and steps locally. After repair we can set it up in standalone mode for basic fitness tracking. This is a good option for a working older watch you don't need notifications on.

Honest answer: Series 1/2/3 seals are 8-10 years old and any opened Apple Watch has reduced water resistance vs factory new. We use cold-press resealing to restore as much as practically possible. Splashes and rain are fine. We strongly recommend treating older repaired watches as splash-resistant only — no swimming, hot tubs, or steam rooms.

Most Series 1/2/3 repairs are 24-48 hours. Swollen battery cases get same-day priority queue position for safety reasons. Battery and Crown work usually same-day in Gauteng walk-ins. Limited-stock parts may add 2-3 days. Nationwide via The Courier Guy: 2-3 days door-to-door on overnight.