Watch / Clock servicing and repairs

[Snoggledog]

Is there a list of any reputable companies or can anyone recommend companies which can repair a mechanical watches (1940s - 2000s) and items like carriage clocks and long case clocks?

The watches are Avia, JW Benson and Zepter. The clocks are quite a bit older.

Based in the South East / Thames valley and I'd rather see a person than stick something in the post.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[CoupeKid]

I've taken my mechanical watch to The Watch Box in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

Despite the name they actually specialise in mending clocks.

No social media presence but they are in the yellow pages: https://www.yell.com/biz/the-watch-box-watford-444...

[GT4P]

This gives a comprehensive list of clock or watch repairers https://bhi.co.uk/

[Snoggledog]

Thanks chaps

[petsco]

can highly recommend Clockworks in Didcot. Ian is amazing

http://www.theclockworks.uk/

[James_N]

Joe at Anglesey Watches is Brilliant

[clive_candy]

Discovered a vintage Omega Seamaster in a drawer the other day. It's not working, in fact the crown has dropped out. Is it worth getting these serviced at a specialist? The rates they are quoting seem a bit tasty

[Lotobear]

clive_candy said:

Discovered a vintage Omega Seamaster in a drawer the other day. It's not working, in fact the crown has dropped out. Is it worth getting these serviced at a specialist? The rates they are quoting seem a bit tasty

Find a tame watchmaker working from home who does it as a hobby, an Omega specialist would probably charge more than its worth.

I recently had my 1962 Seamaster stripped, cleaned, reassembled, the dial cleaned, new crystal and new chapter ring by such a guy who charged me £80. Time served watchmaker but doing it purely as a paid hobby now. There are a few around, I know 2 in fact.

[bazza.]

https://ajhsl.co.uk

Vintage is there thing , they are based in the Jewellery Quarter Birmingham

[BubblesNW]

James_N said:

Joe at Anglesey Watches is Brilliant

Do you know if Joe is still going? Tried to call - nobody answers the landline and the mobile doesn't connect.

[SpanishTony]

I reached out to Joe and he's helped with a look at my wife's bulgari. I can't recommend him highly enough. I'd advise trying through facebook anglesey watches. That's how I got to him. Good luck.

[clive_candy]

Lotobear said:

clive_candy said:

Discovered a vintage Omega Seamaster in a drawer the other day. It's not working, in fact the crown has dropped out. Is it worth getting these serviced at a specialist? The rates they are quoting seem a bit tasty

Find a tame watchmaker working from home who does it as a hobby, an Omega specialist would probably charge more than its worth.

I recently had my 1962 Seamaster stripped, cleaned, reassembled, the dial cleaned, new crystal and new chapter ring by such a guy who charged me £80. Time served watchmaker but doing it purely as a paid hobby now. There are a few around, I know 2 in fact.

I let a local independent have a look at it who've quoted £350 to repair it. Probably more than the watch is worth?