Watch repair and restoration
without the Frustration.
Expert
watch repair services for Tag Heuer, Movado, Omega, Rolex, and
most other fine watch brands. 20 years of professional "at the
bench experience." The
testimonials
we receive from our customers attest to the quality of our service.
We are fast, friendly and professional, our work is
guaranteed and we are fully insured. Our service center and
retail store is located at 141 Main Street in Belmont, NH 03220
THANK YOU FOR GIVING US ANOTHER
GREAT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!
    
More info about us
Watch repair and restoration
is our primary vocation although we do also overhaul clocks
and other micro machines as well as repairing jewelry and other
related items. We service nearly all modern, vintage and antique,
American or European pocket and wrist-watches specializing
in Fusee pocket watches, and all high grade watches, including
Tag Heuer, Patek Philippe, Movado, Omega, Breitling, Longines,
Wittnauer, Rado, Certina, and Rolex.
Genuine materials
and replacement parts for most popular watch brands on hand.
Gaskets, pressure testing, crystals, crowns, batteries, cleaning,
adjusting, dial hand and case refinishing. We manufacture many
parts that are no longer available. We also have a well established
network of others in the business so it is very rare that we
can't help.
Denis is a "watchmaker"
of considerable skill with nearly 20 years of at the bench professional
experience his passion is the restoration of antique and complicated
timepieces and he enjoys servicing watches that others have
given up on.
Our store is located
in the beautiful "lakes Region" of New Hampshire and we serve
thousands of customers worldwide.
Our philosophy
I earned my
reputation by providing great service, being honest, helpful,
and understanding, and constantly striving towards excellence.
I treat everyone with the respect they deserve and treat the
repair they have with me like it is my own. I would like everyone
to feel that they not only found a new watchmaker but also a
friend when they begin doing business with me. I am personally
concerned about every one of my customers and their satisfaction
with my company. This is why my company has done so well and
my customers keep returning for all their repairs year after
year, referring their friends and relatives.
   
Following is a list of some of the watch repair services we
offer you.
Follow the links below for more info.
Complete watch repair and overhaul service Complete
restoration for fine watches
Watch Case refinishing and restoration
Watch dial and hand refinishing
Watch crystal replacement and refinishing
Watch crowns and crown replacement
Watch movement repair and restoration
Antique and Fusee watch restoration
Watch gaskets,
and pressure testing Watch
batteries Watch parts made
Electroplating of watch cases,
parts and dials
Tag Heuer
watch repair
Omega watch repair
Patek Phillippe watch repair
Rolex watch repair
What to expect when you trust us
with your watch.

We have many vintage, antique, and new wrist
and pocket watches in stock, as well as clocks, handmade jewelry,
and many estate pieces. We also have artwork, cards, and
gifts. We buy, sell, and trade as well as accept pieces on consignment.
We are always looking for unique handmade items. If you
are a craftsperson with something special to offer, give us
a call.
Don't forget to check out what our customers are saying about
us, see our
Testimonials
and
Recent Jobs
pages.

The following is a short list
describing the typical services performed when overhauling and
repairing high grade watches such as Tag Heuer, Rolex, Patek,
Omega etc.
These also apply to the
service of most other watches.
Complete overhauls consist of:
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Complete disassembly
of the entire watch movement.
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Ultrasonic/mechanical and in some
cases hand cleaning of all parts.
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Reassembly and oiling according
to factory specs.
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Electronic timing to at least 3 positions.
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Polishing, repair, and cleaning of the case and bracelet using
ultrasonic, steam and hand cleaning.
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Pressure testing if
the watch is a water resistant model.
Overhauls usually include
the following materials:
New crystal, crown, mainspring, bushings,
jewels, gaskets.
Some optional repair services include:
- Watch case repair and reconditioning;
plating, and repair.
- watch dial refinishing and hand refinishing;
engraving and re-engraving; personalizing accents such as,
gold; stone set bezels; dials, solid stone or MOP dials;
or the addition of set stones or emblems on the watch case
or bracelet.
- We also can manufacture or refurbish
almost any watch part needed when a replacement is not available,
such as in the case of very rare or antique watches.
Chronographs and complicated multi function
timepieces are our specialty, as well as the old, rare and so
called "un-repairable."
Yes we have the capabilities and
tools to properly service your watch
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Our store is protected by cameras and
wireless monitored security.
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We have a large safe to store customers'
items when not on bench.
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We are fully insured.
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We have been repairing watches professionally
for nearly 20 years, and our watchmaker is also an experienced
goldsmith/silversmith and machinist as well.
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Our watch repair shop is modern and COMPLETE.
It is well stocked with materials and parts for both antique
and modern watches and everything in between. We are
capable of making many parts that are not available. Our
list of tools is extensive: Some examples are 5 lathes,
2 milling machines, 1 drilling machine, polishing machines,
a micro welding machine, and all the tooling to go with
them as well as practically every imaginable hand tool and
watch-making tool available.
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We use both mechanical agitation and
special automatic ultrasonic watch cleaning machines as
well as steam and hand cleaning for cases and the like.
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We use computerized digital watch timing
equipment to test and regulate watch movements of all grades.
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Our pressure testing equipment tests
waterproof watch cases to a depth of 20 ATM.
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Our work is guaranteed for 1 year.
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We follow all factory service guidelines
and procedures when the info is available.
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Our turnaround time is better than average
and our pricing is fair.

How to ship us your
watch for service
How to contact us
Where we are located
If you are not sure what a specific part on your watch
is called see the exmple watch image below.
Hover
over any area of the watch below to see a description. Or
you can click on any part of the watch to see a description
frame below the watch image.
.
Below are some frequently asked questions
we receive regarding watches in general. Follow the links for
info.
Q:
What part of the watch is the crown?
A:
The watch crown is the button
used to wind and set the watch.
See also the example image above or Our
technical watch
information pages.
Q:
Where on the watch is the crystal?
A:
The watch crystal is the clear
glass or plastic that covers and protects the dial of the watch.
See also the example image above or Our
technical watch
information pages.
Q:
What is the face or dial of the watch?
A:
The dial (AKA Face) of a watch
is where the time is displayed.
See also the example image above or Our
technical watch
information pages.
Q:
Which is the face of the watch,
is it the clear part?
A:
The dial (AKA Face) of a watch is where the time is displayed.
See also the example image above or Our
technical watch
information pages.
Q: Can you over wind a watch
or clock?
A: Many people believe
you can over wind a watch, this is however only partly true.
When winding a watch or clock you should stop when you feel
the mainspring come to it's end or in other words when it
stops winding easily and you feel the spring stop turning.
If you continue trying to wind a watch or clock past the
fully wound point you can break the stem, crown, key, or
mainspring. You cannot wind a watch or clock so much
you make it not run by giving it too much power unless you
physically break something. Generally it is quite the
opposite, the more power the movement has the more likely it
is that it will run. When a timepiece is wound and
doesn't run it means something is broken or it needs to be
overhauled.
Q: Can the electricity or
magnetism in my body affect my watch?
A: Many people believe
that the electricity or magnetism in their body somehow
affects the operation of their watch. In my opinion
and the opinion of most watchmakers this is not fact. I have
tried many experiments and have found that not to be the
case. Some unscrupulous watch repairers tell their customers
this when they cannot figure out what the problem actually
is with a watch. There is some people out there that
will argue this to their grave, I am open minded about it.
Q: Will leaving the watch
on its side cause it to loose time?
A: Yes in most cases
this is true. Leaving your watch laying on it's side
usually will cause it to slow down but only slightly.
Many times people will use this to their advantage.
Q: Do you need to wind an
"automatic watch?"
A: You need to wind it
if the watch has not been worn for a long time and has been
allowed to stop or run itself out of power. Before you wear
it the watch should be wound by giving 14 or so turns on the
crown, the watch should then stay wound as long as you are
wearing it and active enough to keep it wound.
Q: Is it normal or okay to see moisture or
condensation under the crystal of my watch?
A: Moisture is not good
for any watch. Older, vintage dress watches and
watches that were not designed to be water resistant
sometimes will fog up in hot weather and clear when the temp
changes. It is still not however good for the watch,
if the weather is wet or extreme and your watch was not
designed for it "IE water resistant", DON'T WEAR IT in bad
weather or around water. If your watch was designed to
be water resistant it should not EVER have moisture in it
and you should never see condensation under the glass no
matter what the weather or temp is. If your water
resistant watch shows signs of moisture get it repaired and
re-sealed immediately or your watch will be damaged.
Never wear any watch is a hot tub, the extreme heat can
cause the watch to leak.
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