Historic Timekeepers Services for Wrist Watches

Mechanical Wrist Watches

(Manual, Automatic and Chronographs)

I am WOSTEP certified in the after sales service of modern wrist watches. This means I adhere to Swiss original factory standards in cleaning, lubricating, timing, dialing and hand synchronization of your watch. I check and adjust the clearances at the jewels, and I adjust the escapement for maximum performance. When the watch is completed, a report is provided which documents the watch performance on all specifications (beat error, amplitude, rate in positions).

I use only the lubricants specified by the manufacturers; properly applied. I have a vacuum at the bench for removing dust during assembly and before final casing. My work is clean and precise.

The service for wrist watches includes:

Complete disassembly
All pivots polished
Escapement checked and readjusted
New mainspring (if needed)
Scratches polished out of plastic crystals
Case completely cleaned
Water tight cases checked in pressure tester
Final timing to maintain rate within 20 seconds across 3 positions

In addition to the services listed on the Additional Watch Services Page, I work with an expert dial refinisher who can renew your dial to "as new" condition.

The Basic Service Charges are:

Time only manual wind                     $175

Day/Date Automatic                         $250

Wrist Chronograph                           $450

These prices include generic gaskets for watertight cases. I do not guarantee watches for diving purposes. The best sealing systems for diver's watches require special tools and jigs for opening and sealing the cases. This is not where I choose to spend my equipment budget. For this reason, I am not the person to prepare your watch for a visit to the the Titanic.