three services
What the workshop offers and how each service works
Each service was chosen because it addresses a question owners actually bring to a watchmaker. Pricing is transparent, scope is agreed before work begins, and a written record accompanies every completed piece.
Back to Homestep one
Assessment
The watch is examined at the bench before any price is confirmed or work begins. The findings are described in plain terms. There is no charge for an initial look.
step two
Agreement
The scope of the service is agreed with the owner. If additional work becomes relevant during the service, contact is made before proceeding. Nothing is added without consent.
step three
Documentation
The completed watch is returned with a written note describing what was done, what was measured, what was left alone and any observations worth carrying forward.
service 01
Vintage Dial and Hand Care
Careful attention to older dials where patina is part of the piece rather than a fault. Work covers gentle dust removal, refitting of loose indices, straightening or refinishing of hands, and re-luming only where the original material has already failed. Every piece is photographed before and after, and the option to leave the dial untouched is always presented first. Suited to inherited and mid-century watches where owners want the character kept.
What the service covers
- Gentle dust and debris removal from the dial surface
- Refitting of loose or displaced indices
- Hand straightening or refinishing as agreed
- Re-luming only where original material has already failed
- Photographic record before and after work
- Written note of what was left alone and why
Process steps
- 01Initial photograph and condition assessment
- 02Discussion of options including the leave-untouched choice
- 03Agreed work carried out under magnification at the bench
- 04Post-work photograph and written record prepared
service 02
Timing Regulation and Accuracy Review
Measurement of rate, amplitude and beat error in six positions on a timing machine, followed by adjustment of the regulator and, where needed, poising of the balance. The client receives a printed before-and-after chart with the readings explained in plain language rather than percentages. Appropriate for pieces that keep reasonable time but drift a few minutes a week. Usually completed within four working days.
What the service covers
- Six-position timing machine measurement
- Rate, amplitude and beat error readings recorded
- Regulator adjustment to improve daily rate
- Balance poising where needed
- Printed before-and-after chart with explanation
Process steps
- 01Initial six-position measurement, readings recorded
- 02Regulator adjustment and balance assessment
- 03Post-adjustment six-position measurement
- 04Printed chart and written note prepared for the owner
service 03
Battery, Seal and Quartz Health Check
Battery replacement using the correct cell type, inspection of the battery hatch and contacts for corrosion, renewal of the case-back gasket, and a short electrical test of the circuit and coil. Includes a light exterior clean and an honest note if the movement shows wear that may need attention later, without any suggestion that the further work must be done now. Completed while the client waits in most cases.
What the service covers
- Correct cell type identified and fitted
- Battery hatch and contacts inspected for corrosion
- Case-back gasket renewed
- Electrical circuit and coil tested
- Light exterior clean
- Honest note on any wear observed
Process steps
- 01Case opened, battery hatch and contacts inspected
- 02Correct cell fitted, gasket replaced
- 03Circuit and coil electrical test at the bench
- 04Light clean, note on any observations, returned to client
which service
Choosing the right service
Each service addresses a different question. The table below may help identify the right starting point.
| Question | Dial Care | Timing Reg. | Quartz Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indices are loose or hands are bent | — | — | |
| Losing a few minutes each week | — | — | |
| Quartz watch has stopped or is erratic | — | — | |
| Inherited mid-century piece, want to preserve it | — | ||
| Want a printed record of the movement's condition |
Uncertain which service applies? Bring the watch in — the initial assessment is without charge and will clarify the situation.
pricing
Quartz Health Check
RM 135
per watch
- Battery replacement
- Gasket renewal
- Circuit test
- Written observation note
Timing Regulation
RM 295
per watch
- Six-position measurement
- Regulator adjustment
- Balance poising if needed
- Printed timing chart
Vintage Dial Care
RM 640
per watch
- Dial assessment and options
- Hand care and re-luming
- Photo record
- Written record of work
get started
Not sure which service applies to your watch?
Describe what you are seeing or bring the piece to the workshop. The initial look carries no charge, and we will identify what the watch needs before any decision is made.
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