Services

[Solution6]

Watch movement service:

A thing to keep in mind is that a replica watch takes the same amount of time and effort (sometimes more) as working on a genuine one, hence the price of any work done will never be directly proportional with the value of the watch.

• ETA automatic 2xxx variations: £150 (dry vacuum/pressure -0.5/5Bar test and ultrasonic on the bracelet included)

• Rolex automatic 15xx, 31xx, 32xx variations: £180 (dry vacuum/pressure -0.5/5Bar test and ultrasonic on the bracelet included)

• Support with other movement variations: this will be judged on a case by case basis; no service on DG movements, only movement swaps

(While I don’t work on replica chronos, I can still support with part upgrades, i.e. Daytona dial, Xtal, hands)

As I believe this is an insightful journey into knowing your watch I tend to send photo updates along the way, therefore a full service includes:

• Open communication and photo updates on any issues found and potential next steps
• Complete movement disassembly (photo provided)
• De-magnetise parts if necessary
• Microscope inspection of parts and jewels for wear or irregularities
• 3 Stage cleaning machine
• Rebuild and oiling with the highest quality Swiss oils
• Rotor oiling
• Movement regulation (photo results provided)
• Pressure test (photo proof will be provided)
• Final positional test on winding machine

Any full service comes with a 3 months warranty.

(Dial, hands, date-wheel upgrades will be included in the price of the service. Replacement parts are not included in the price of the service)

Upgrades and ad-hock repairs:

The below is not an extensive list so please feel free to get in touch with any repair/upgrade queries (please note that I don’t source parts)

• Movement swaps: £70 (general dust removal, gasket re-grease, regulation and vacuum test included in the price)

• Movement part upgrades: TBD (strongly advised as part of a full service but can address ad-hock requests, i.e. reversing wheels upgrade)

• Dry vacuum/pressure -0.5/5Bar test: £40 (gaskets re-greased) recreates normal pressure when showering/surface swimming with the watch.

• Wet pressure test 10Bar/100M: £60 (movement removal to avoid risks if the crystal pops, and gaskets re-grease)

• Crystal swaps/re-alignment: £40 (only Daytonas and JD, no ceramic turning bezel)

• Hands swaps: £50 (this includes hands collet tightening or broaching)

• Dial swaps/date wheel swaps/keyless reset: £70

• Bracelet ultrasonic cleaning : £10 (usually included in the full service)

• Bracelet, rehaut, polishing/re-brushing: TBD as I only offer light touch ups (price depending on the amount of work)

Vintage builds:

While I mainly focus on movement services, I am happy to support based on my experience with a number of custom vintage builds: i.e 5513, 1675, 1680, 9411, DJ. : Price to be discussed (this includes case softening, bezel insert shaving, movement/dial/hands adjustments. I don’t source parts but can advise to a certain extent). Please note that this is a longer journey due to more complications arising when working with custom parts.

What I don’t offer:

• Plating of any kind
• Case engraving
• Dial shaving
• Heavy work and fabrication

 

[Essexboy]

Great, all looks good to me, what is your current turnaround time for this type of work?
The niggles I have with my watch is that it is running slow and the date doesn't change until well past midnight, so just thought a service and a pressure test would be beneficial in the long run. Cheers

 

[Solution6]

Great, all looks good to me, what is your current turnaround time for this type of work?
The niggles I have with my watch is that it is running slow and the date doesn't change until well past midnight, so just thought a service and a pressure test would be beneficial in the long run. Cheers

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