I can service (COA - Clean, Oil, Adjust) most vintage mechanical
watches, including everything from a key wind Elgin pocketwatch to a Valjoux chronograph.
I can replace parts (balance staffs, mainsprings, stems, crowns, etc.) on
many watches, although parts availability is always an issue with vintage timepieces. I have a large inventory of glass and plastic crystals for vintage wristwatches. I can also fit crystals for most pocket watches although certain sizes of glass pocket watch
crystals are scarce.
Nearly all watches sent to me receive at least a COA, which involves the following:
Movement: Removal of dial/hands, complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning of all plates
and parts, evaluation and replacement of worn parts as needed, reassembly, lubrication with 7 to 9 different
oils/greases, regulation of timekeeping and adjustment (in positions as appropriate to the timepiece), beat
adjustment and balance poising as needed, assembly of dial/hands, re-casing and evaluation for 24 to 48 hours.
Case/Bracelet: disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, and basic polishing/refinishing. An
additional charge for extensive or detailed case/bracelet refinishing (e.g., most Rolex wristwatches) will
be quoted separately. Note that I do not test vintage watches for water resistance. However, I have found
that replacement of the case back gasket (included with a COA), lubrication of the crown gasket, and a secure
crystal offers adequate moisture resistance for most activities short of submerging the watch.
Movements And Brands Serviced/Repaired
American made pocket watches and wristwatches including American Waltham, Aurora, Ball, Columbus, Elgin,
Hamilton, Hampden, E. Howard, Illinois, Rockford, South Bend, Seth Thomas, United
States Watch Company and other American makes. I can also service most Swiss made
pocket watches (such as Gruen, Longines, Omega, and Zenith) although parts are
harder to find for older Swiss watches. Sorry, but I no longer repair cylinder escapement pocket watches.
Many Swiss, German and Japanese brands, including A. Schild, Benrus, Bucherer, Bulova, Buren, Certina/KF, Cortebert, Croton,
Cyma-Tavannes, Doxa, Enicar, ESA, ETA, Eterna, Favre-Leuba, Felsa, Fleurier, Font, Girard-Perregaux, Gruen,
Helbros, International Watch Company (IWC), Jules-Jurgenson, Landeron chronographs, LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines,
Marvin, Mido, Movado, MST, Nivada-Grenchen, Omega (Constellation, Seamaster, etc.), Oris, Peseux,
PUW, Rado, Record, Revue, Rolex, Seiko, Swiss chronographs, Tissot, Tudor, Unitas,
Universal Geneve (chronographs and Polerouter automatics), Valjoux chronographs, Venus chronographs, Wittnauer, Wyler,
Zenith, and Zodiac.
How long will it take?
Usually under 4 weeks if I don't need to source any parts.
I will advise up front when turnaround times are longer.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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