TERRIBLE watch repair policy

I bought a Lanco watch not even 3 months ago. I noticed that when they gave me the watch, the watch had been ticking. I brought this up to the saleslady, by saying that I do not know how long that watch has been ticking in the window, it could be years, months, and found it unfair that despite paying a lot of money for this watch, I was getting a second hand battery. I then requested a new battery, where from I was told that the watch does come with a guarantee, and therefore I can bring it back within a year if the battery stops. <br> Nevertheless, I said ok, and bought it. Not even three months later, the watch has stopped. I took it back, despite it being a huge inconvenience, which could have been avoided if given a new battery, nevermind, only to be told that the watch needs to be sent to JOBURG for repairs, and I can only receive it in 2 MONTHS TIME!! I find this extremely ridiculous, contested it, and was told I could take it upstairs to another shop who could do it for me at a cost, in five minutes. I am extremely upset at this. I am now without a watch for 2 months. Edgars policy re. giving used batteries and then a 2month repair process as a result of that, is unacceptable