Repair Gallery & Archive

View fullsize After and before: a careful conservation-focused cleaning to remove decades of dirt and grime build up. Not polished or shined in any way as that doesn't make the clock run any better it's only a sign of a repairer with a delicate ego. Just meticulou
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View fullsize Bespoke Straps: We regularly work with @hirschthebracelet to make custom and bespoke straps, anything is possible and here was an interesting recent project. The brief was something as close as possible to an original strap. We chose a thin, unpadded
View fullsize We've been working on making and testing replacement rubber wheels for secticon clocks. Results are good so far, I think the oldest ones have been running about a year reliably. Photos are in reverse order.
View fullsize Corentin has been refacing and polishing pallet jewels which were chipped. Swipe for the results and the process 🔛
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View fullsize Sometimes when you lift the unmarked enamel dial from a lovely but unsuspecting trench watch there's a nice surprise underneath.
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View fullsize Replacing a pivot on a chronograph hour counter wheel. The final diameter is 0.32mm on this Lemania 1873 component - spares are no longer available so the only option is to repair.
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View fullsize Corentin has been fixing up a platform in preparation for refitting it to its clock movement. A new balance staff was required and here it's being riveted to the wheel.
View fullsize Clear sapphire endstones on a vintage Longines. A tiny window showing the microscopic pivots of the balance staff and the barely perceptible drop of oil lubricating it.
View fullsize Recently serviced Rotary with an automatic A Schild calibre.
View fullsize Official watch care advice from the 1920s, people don't know how lucky they've got it today. Following this advice, if you sent a vintage watch to Switzerland for repair, by the time you get it back it would almost be time to send it away again. Don'
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View fullsize A recent trench watch that came in for some restoration work. An early FHF movement in a gold François Borgel case. The watch had been forgotten in a drawer for many years and needed some TLC which, as well as a full service of the movement, i

This gallery isn't your average collection of pretty pictures. It's a showcase of our expert watch and clock restoration skills, captured live on Instagram. Scroll through and see the breadth of repairs we tackle, from simple tune-ups to complete overhauls.

See intricate mechanisms brought back to life, tarnished surfaces polished to perfection, and cracked hands restored to their graceful dance. No matter the problem, our dedication to horological excellence ensures every tick and chime is precise and perfect.

But it's not just about technical skill. Each photo reflects the story of a timepiece – a family heirloom passed down generations, a wedding watch marking a sacred vow, a daily companion ticking through life's milestones. We're the guardians of these stories, ensuring they keep telling time.

So, dive into this visual journey. See the intricate movements, the precise tools, and the quiet satisfaction of a timepiece reborn. And if you have a watch or clock with its own story waiting to be told, we're here to listen. Let us rewind its hands and make it tick again. For the full experience and a longer history of items, you can follow us on Instagram here.