Question 1

Which watches can be repaired?

Accepted Answer

Therorethically any watch can be repaired, but in practice many watches cannot be repaired for less than the cost of replacing them. This is most often true for low-cost watches and quartz watches, but it is also true for badly damaged watches such as ones that have rusted. It can also hard or expensive to find certain replacement parts. A watch may still be worth repairing even if the repair costs exceed the replacement costs if the watch has some sentimental value to you, such as your grandmothers watch. Watches used to be heirlooms traditionally handed down when a child became an adult as new watches were too expensive for them to buy.

Question 2

How often should I get my watch serviced?

Accepted Answer

If you are going to use the vintage watch on a daily basis, you should get your watch serviced when you first get it and every couple of years thereafter. Water resistant watches can usually go 3-5 years, but if want to count on it being water resistant, you should have the seals checked every year. You shouldnt wait for your watch to stop working before servicing it any more than you would wait for your car to stop working before changing its oil. a cleaned and oiled watch is less likely to rust or have corrosion from gunk on the metal. They arent making any new replacement parts for antique watches, so If your watch needs parts now, you are more likely to get it fixed now than in the future. You should also immediately get your watch cleaned if the insides (movement) ever get wet, or even if you just see moisture forming on the inside of the crystal. Dont trust the "water proofing" on vintage wrist watches, treat them like pocket watches and non-water-resistant wrist watches. Water resistant watches can actually be worse because the gaskets and seals wear out and end up trapping water inside instead of keeping it out. Dust will act as an abrasive and grinds away the metal. This increases friction, both by making the surfaces rough and also by changing the shape and position of the gears. The gears are designed so that the teeth roll on each other, instead of sliding. Once the right shape is worn away, they will never be as good. In general, the older the watch, the poorer the job the case will do in keeping the dust out. Water resistant watches, even when the seals no longer keep out water, tend to do a good job of keeping out dust.

Question 3

Can I repair my own watch?

Accepted Answer

It is recomened that you Don’t repair your own watch yourself as you could cause further damage and additional costs. However, it isn’t impossible! Be aware that it is a tedius and highly technical task to do and it will take a certain level of mechanical skill, the right education, a lot of practice, and a bunch of money for the right tools.

Question 4

What is a Partial Service repair vs. a complete service?

Accepted Answer

A “partial” service consists mainly of a battery replacement for quartz watches or an adjustment of the rate of mechanical watches. In addition, the replacement of spare parts guaranteeing the water resistance are also typically included in this service. A service becomes “complete” when interventions on the movements turn out to be necessary (replacement of worn components and oils). All operations of the partial service are also included in the complete service.

Question 5

How quickly can my watch battery be changed?

Accepted Answer

It will take approximately 20 minutes for a straight forward battery replacement and up to 60 minutes for a full battery, seal and water pressure test.If your watch battery has stopped working and you cannot replace it immediately, we highly recommend at least removing the battery. A dead battery can leak battery acid inside your watch and cause corrosion and moisture, which can lead to rust. You then run the risk of causing greater damage to your watch.If you are tight on time we recommend phoning ahead to book a time for your battery replacement at your local store.

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