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Mon-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-5pm, Closed Sunday 19720-F 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-774-2111 877-751-1138 toll free
Servicing your watch, when & why? Pocket watches have been around since the 1600’s and wrist watches have been around since the 1920’s but regular servicing is still very important to maintain there accuracy.
OVERHAULS
- include complete disassembly and inspection of critical watch components; systematic cleaning, oiling, lubrication and precise regulation. Crystals and cases are meticulously cleaned and stainless and or karat Cases are polished.
MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS
- must be cleaned and overhauled at least once every 5 years depending on usage and environment. Just as you would not go without changing the oil in your car every 3-5 thousand miles or it will start running poorly and wear itself out. Running any mechanical movement without changing the oil will do the same to the movement, wearing it out and causing it to run erratic.
QUARTZ MOVEMENTS (with a battery)
- need much less servicing and can be used until they stop running altogether. 3-5 year general servicing does not apply to the low torque quartz movements. Water is the greatest enemy of movements, if the watch was water resistant. Make sure the gaskets are checked and greased at least every year or two and replaced with every battery change.
RESEALING WATCH CASES
- Most importantly; water resistance is ‘not a permanent condition’ it must be maintained in order to stay resistant to liquids. The gaskets must be inspected and tested at least once a year, or more if used under water on a regular basis. every 1 to 3 years to maintain the original water resistance. Also note that cases will eventually wear out and not be able to be re-sealed.
Full time watch repair
- Maintain your time pieces using our watch repair service.
- Be assured that your watch is repaired in-store by our certified full time watch maker, since 1985
