Watch repair / service in Glasgow

[Playsatan]

I'd like to give my newly acquired Seiko 6138 a health check as I've no idea of its history. Ideally I'd like to walk into a local shop but other than watches of Switzerland (£££!!!) I've not had much experience in who to use.

I'm not adverse to sending it away if it's a trusted specialist but thought I'd ask here first.

All advice gratefully received.

[clockworks]

Does everything work?
Does it keep time?
Does it keep going for 40 hours (off the wrist) when fully wound?

If you answer yes to all the above, just wear it and enjoy it. Get it serviced when it goes wrong.

Different matter if you want to swim or dive while wearing it.

[AMacA]

Depending how far you're willing to travel from Glasgow, there's a watch repairer in Kilmarnock (Bank Street I think) who gets a good name.

I took a pocket watch that belonged to by grandfather to him to be serviced and repaired and can't fault the work he done.

Other than that, is there anywhere else worth a shot in the Argyll Arcade on Buchanan St?

[whom?]

I've used Martins jewellers on Maryhill Road to repair the crown on my seamaster and refurbish the movement of my Porsche Design and would happily go there again. Martin is very knowledgable and always has some nice S/H watches in the window to tempt you as well!

[jonny70]

Highly recommend Jon vincent ,in Hamilton

[Playsatan]

Thanks for the tips guys.

Location wise Hamilton is most convenient but I think I'll contact them all and see which fits the bill best.

clockworks said:

Does everything work?
Does it keep time?
Does it keep going for 40 hours (off the wrist) when fully wound?

If you answer yes to all the above, just wear it and enjoy it. Get it serviced when it goes wrong.

Different matter if you want to swim or dive while wearing it.

I hear what you're saying but to answer your questions....

Sort of. Worked fine when it arrived and still runs but has started making an odd noise when moved/rotated, I'm guessing the [newbie mode] pendulum weight thingy that auto winds it [/newbie mode]
Hard to tell with accuracy as the second hand isn't used normally. I'd estimate gains a minute every 3 or 4 days
No but then neither does my skx173, not even close
Not worried about swimming with it as long as it can survive a splash or two

[clockworks]

If the rotor (auto winding thingy) is making graunching noises, it's probably hitting the case back or movement plate due to a worn bearing. Not sure there's an easy fix for this.

20 seconds a day is OK. It's possible to get better than this, but the watch needs regulating to suit the user's lifestyle, rather than just setting up on the timing machine.

Your newer Seiko should run for a day and a half. If it doesn't, it's not getting a full wind (not enough wrist movement during the day).

[pods]

Another vote for Martins in Maryhill Road, My seamaster was not winding (automatic) one service later, working and keeping good time.

[Mark A B]

Martins is ok if you're just looking to have the movement done. Wouldn't ask him for a refurb though as I've seen some terrible work recently and watches coming back with no graining on bracelets.

I say wear it and enjoy and worry when something goes wrong?

[MercV8]

I had my Omega refurbed by Watchfinder recently - cost £30 plus postage - looks as good as new now and took only a week to get it back - well worth a punt.

[Playsatan]

MercV8 said:

I had my Omega refurbed by Watchfinder recently - cost £30 plus postage - looks as good as new now and took only a week to get it back - well worth a punt.

Was looking for more than a punt TBH. I'll see what google has to say about them.

Going to call the suggested names tomorrow if they're open and take it from there.

[MercV8]

Punt wasn't really the word I meant. They're a decent, professional outfit, so worth serious consideration. My £4.5k's worth of Omega was pennies to them to be honest, so they can be trusted to handle and look after most stuff. Check out their website and see they do.

[monthefish]

Just thought I'd bump this thread...

I have an old watch of limited financial value (couple of hundred perhaps) but sentimentally quite importnt and I'd like to get it serviced/working fully again. I'm not wanting any cosmetic refurb work done.

Ten years on since the thread started, is Martins on Maryhill Road still my best option?