SPECIALIST SERVICES
Every project is approached with historical sensitivty, technical precision, and a deep respect for horological hertiage. Below, you’ll find the core restoration services I offer.
We do not offer ‘on-the-spot’ or partial repairs.
Complete Watch Service (Mechanical)
A complete watch service should be performed regularly (~5-7 years for newer watches) to avoid an accumulation of damage to your watch(es). The complete service involves;
- Dismantling every component of a watch
- Inspecting, adjusting and repairing as required
- Cleaning all components
- Reassembling, lubricating and regulating a watch.
The case and externals of the watch are also addressed in the full service.
Please note: this is not just oiling a watch, just a clean, just a service or just a fiddle. For this to be carried out properly it must be performed by a trained professional and in accordance to set procedures.
Restoration of Antique/Vintage Mechanical Pieces
As well as performing a complete watch service, restorations are typically performed on vintage or older timepieces where significant wear and maladjustment has accumulated over a long period of time.
A full restoration is typically undertaken after many years of not running or not having being professionally serviced.
This work requires specialised knowledge, equipment, and often more time to complete as there are usually parts to repair, replace or re-make.
For those wishing to restore sentimental or valuable timepieces, they should be careful to select a trained professional in carrying out this work as improper work can destroy a time piece.
Complete Watch Service (Quartz/Battery operated)
Vintage quartz, or, battery operated watches, can be serviced in a similar manner to mechanical watches. Although limited by their circuitry and other electronic components, they are usually highly repairable. The complete service involves;
- Assessment of the current consumption
- Assessment of the resistance
- Dismantling every component of a watch
- Inspecting, adjusting and repairing as required
- Cleaning all components
- Reassembling, lubricating and regulating a watch
- Installing a new cell (battery) and re-testing