Servicing and Repair
Armstrong Watch Repair is fully independent from all of the Swiss watch makers and are therefore not constrained by their workshop specifications, high overheads and pricing structures. This means we can offer watch repair and servicing on prestigious makes and models at very low prices and we can also undertake servicing on watches that would be considered beyond economic repair by an authorised agent. Please note I do not do work for the trade
Watch Servicing, Repair and Restoration
"I offer very competitively priced repair and servicing by post for prestige and vintage models from makers such as Omega, Rolex, Tudor, Longines, Tag Heuer and others. The work is done by myself, Robin Armstrong, in house, and I can normally return a watch within 2-3 weeks from recipt.
I treat the requirements of each watch individually and only provide a firm quote once I have inspected your watch and understood the work required. This ensures you get no nasty surprises when you receive the bill! and also ensures you don't waste your money if the watch is not economic to repair or service. In these cases I just charge a nominal inspection and return fee to return the watch to you. Because I carry the work out in house, you can specify your requirements directly with me and I'm are also happy to pass on additional information about the watch such as case and movement numbers."
Robin Armstrong - Proprietor
Watch Servicing Includes:
Typical Mechanical watch
- Remove movement from case
- Dismantle movement, Elma machine clean using L&R or Elma fluids, inspect parts
- Assemble movement, lubricating using Moebius synthetic oils and greases
- Clean case and clean/ lubricate seals
- Case the movement, set and adjust clamps, check hand clearance
- Set up beat and rate and assess performance using electronic timer
- Final inspection seal case back.
- Test over an extended period (2-3 days)
Please note that a watch service cannot restore a worn movement to as new condition although in many cases a service is all that is required to get a vintage watch working reliably.
I also don't routinely replace seals or carry out pressure testing on vintage pieces. These are considered to be NOT waterproof. Case polishing is also not included in the basic servicing cost. I guarantee my workmanship on service work for a period of 12months but this does not include a specific warranty on the watch itself.
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Watch Repair
As well as general servicing I can also offer part repair jobs. These include:
- Fit new crown and stem
- Crystal Replacement
- Movement replacement
- Dial and/ or hand replacement
Prices on application
Restrictive Parts Supply
Due to restrictive parts supply practices from the major Swiss watch houses towards independent repairers, we will not be able to obtain genuine parts for some movements or cases, especially so in the case of Rolex. Some OE service items (crystals, crowns and mainsprings etc.) are generally still available along with quality generic options. As many parts are now obsolete for vintage watches we often won't be able to replace worn parts and may need to advise on donor part options. We will advise on options after inspection.
