Clock and Watch Repairs
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We work on all types of antique, vintage, and modern clocks and watches, both for private individuals and to the trade. (Exceptions: we do not work on Timex, Lorus, Casio, and certain other low-end watches; "fake" or "replica" watches; watches with cylinder escapements; and LED digital clocks or watches.)
All clocks and watches need regular maintenence for optimum performance. When a clock or watch malfunctions, the cause is often a lack of proper maintenance. Watches and clocks should be serviced every 3 to 7 years, depending on the type of watch or clock.
When we service a watch or clock, we typically disassemble the entire movement, ultrasonically clean each component, visually inspect each component for defects, make corrections or replace parts as necessary, re-assemble and oil the movement, make adjustments to the escapement and other areas as needed, then test-run the movement, during which timing adjustments are made. In the case of clocks, we install new bushings in worn pivot holes, and polish all pivots and pallet faces as needed. In the case of jeweled watch movements, the jeweled bearing surfaces and pallet stones seldom wear down, however they can crack or shatter if the watch is subject to shock, in which case the jewel would need replacement. All of this work is very painstaking and time consuming, however it is the only way to do the job properly. When we repair a timepiece, we aim to make the timepiece perform as closely as possible to the way it did when it was new. Please note, however, that many antique and vintage timepieces cannot be made to perform exactly as new, though they can often perform close to new.
We estimate each job individually, and we contact the customer with an estimate before starting the work. We do the vast majority of our work on premises. In the rare instances when we need to send work off premises, we will always notify the customer beforehand.
All clocks and watches need regular maintenence for optimum performance. When a clock or watch malfunctions, the cause is often a lack of proper maintenance. Watches and clocks should be serviced every 3 to 7 years, depending on the type of watch or clock.
When we service a watch or clock, we typically disassemble the entire movement, ultrasonically clean each component, visually inspect each component for defects, make corrections or replace parts as necessary, re-assemble and oil the movement, make adjustments to the escapement and other areas as needed, then test-run the movement, during which timing adjustments are made. In the case of clocks, we install new bushings in worn pivot holes, and polish all pivots and pallet faces as needed. In the case of jeweled watch movements, the jeweled bearing surfaces and pallet stones seldom wear down, however they can crack or shatter if the watch is subject to shock, in which case the jewel would need replacement. All of this work is very painstaking and time consuming, however it is the only way to do the job properly. When we repair a timepiece, we aim to make the timepiece perform as closely as possible to the way it did when it was new. Please note, however, that many antique and vintage timepieces cannot be made to perform exactly as new, though they can often perform close to new.
We estimate each job individually, and we contact the customer with an estimate before starting the work. We do the vast majority of our work on premises. In the rare instances when we need to send work off premises, we will always notify the customer beforehand.
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Clock and Watch Repairs
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