I stopped buying quartz watches about 6 years ago simply due to the fact that they are basically (irregardless of brand) throwaway watches when the battery operated movement eventually dies. Sounds like yours is still serviceable if a fresh battery will keep it running. That's pretty encouraging, in my opinion, for a 20 year old quartz movement watch. I'll bet dollars to donuts that you can find a watchmaker somewhere fairly local (I don't know where you live) to you that could replace the battery for way less than $50 plus you might be able to get him/her to replace the gasket/seal if they have a compatible one in their inventory.

One of the many reasons so many of us on this forum own automatic or manual mechanical watches is because they can last many lifetimes if properly serviced/maintained periodically. This isn't the case for quartz watches, no matter who manufactures them, in my opinion. I think you should reconsider your overall condemnation of Tag Heuer, however. Geez, you got twenty years service out of a quartz watch. That's pretty good in my book. And again, a competent watchmaker may be able to continue extending its life, especially if they stock replacement gasket/seals. Don't give up yet. And when it does come time to buy a new watch, if you want it to last a lifetime, buy a mechanical watch. Just be prepared for the expense of having one serviced (clean, oil, adjust) every 3 to 5 years or so.

: I am very disappointed with Tag Heuer.

: I have owned my 1000 Professional for over 20 years, and was eager
: to have it serviced by TH for the 3rd time.

: As many of you would already know, Tag Heuer no longer has parts
: support for this model. Hence I was told, my watch can be fitted
: with a replacement battery, but no gaskets are available for
: water resistance.
: So, if I pay the $50 battery fee, I can wear my old watch out to
: dinner if there is no threat of rain.
: If in the future, if it should need anything else, so sorry.
: I would have thought a company like Tag Heuer would take more pride
: in it's products.
: I guess my old 1000 has run it's course.

: I won't be shopping Tag Heuer for a replacement watch.