Wyndwood Tyme provides expert repair and restoration of heirloom wrist, pocket watches and other fine timepieces
A watch is more than a piece of jewelry
A watch serves the critical function of keeping time for you — and with you — at all times
Watches undergo a similar complete overhaul service as that of a clock, which includes disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, oiling and regulating the timepiece.
- Removal of the watch movement from the case
- Removal of the hands and dial from the watch movement
- Careful inspection of the movement for wear
- Documentation of the condition of the watch
- Complete disassembly of the movement
- Ultrasonic cleaning and rinsing in specialized non-aqueous watch solutions
- Heated drying process to remove residual moisture
- Assembly and lubrication of movement with caliber-specific lubricants
- Replacement of gaskets, mainspring and crystal, as needed
- Reattachment of dial and hands to watch movement
- Cleaning of watch bracelet and polishing of case
- Carefully inserting the movement into the case
- Electronic timing
- Automatic winding check
- Pressure testing for water resistance, as appropriate
Watches undergo a similar complete overhaul service as that of a clock, which includes disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, oiling and regulating the timepiece.
- Removal of the watch movement from the case
- Removal of the hands and dial from the watch movement
- Careful inspection of the movement for wear
- Documentation of the condition of the watch
- Complete disassembly of the movement
- Ultrasonic cleaning and rinsing in specialized non-aqueous watch solutions
- Heated drying process to remove residual moisture
- Assembly and lubrication of movement with caliber-specific lubricants
- Replacement of gaskets, mainspring and crystal, as needed
- Reattachment of dial and hands to watch movement
- Cleaning of watch bracelet and polishing of case
- Carefully inserting the movement into the case
- Electronic timing
- Automatic winding check
- Pressure testing for water resistance, as appropriate
Minimum charge
To determine what needs to be done to repair a watch requires the removal of the movement from its case. There is a minimum charge of $85 to cover the time spent to remove and inspect the movement. This is not an additional charge if the customer proceeds with the complete overhaul service.
Estimates are available in advance
Additional repairs may be required after close inspection and based on evaluation by the horologist. Customers will be advised of the findings.
Repairs are guaranteed based on the timepiece and extent of repairs
Normally, 1 year for watches.
The history of the timepiece is provided when available
Caring for your watch:
- Wind your watch completely (automatic wind watches should be preloaded with 25 turns) before putting the timepiece on your wrist or in your pocket.
- Wind in one direction only versus a forward and backward winding motion.
- Have a certified horologist oil your watch to ensure it is oiled in the necessary areas and with the correct amount of oil.
- Using non-watch oil can cause damage, unnecessary wear or watch stoppage.
- Clean your watch every five to seven years for best operation.
- Your watch is running constantly. Just as you would not ignore the routine maintenance of your car with inspections, oil changes and other services, your watch deserves the same careful treatment.
Wyndwood Tyme provides expert repair and restoration of heirloom wrist, pocket watches and other fine timepieces. As with other valued heirloom timepieces, watches are normally serviced — fully disassembled, cleaned and lubricated — every 5 to 7 years for best operation. Please contact Wyndwood Tyme for your next service.
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Serving southern Chester County, PA, and nearby areas of Delaware and Maryland
Phone: 610.274.2014 | Email: john@wyndwoodtyme.com