Sentimental watch repair

[vwmark]

I have a watch given to me by my grandad maybe 25 years ago.

Its a nice 1970's watch but not really worth much which obviously doesnt bother me.

The watch is self winding. When moved, it starts up but soon begins to loose accuracy.

The watch has sat in a draw since I was given it and I always had the intention to get someone to look at it.

This is the question. Who should I get to service / repair and what kind of cost am I looking at?

I have a big birthday coming up and dont need anything (apart from tools!) so would like to get the watch sorted without spending a fortune.

 

[gordon stephenson]

Get the movement sorted out but leave granddads patina as is.

 

[Westfield-builder]

There is a very good watchmaker in Glasgow that repaired a 30+ year old Heuer that the Swiss factory that made it couldn't sort. I will find their details and post them.

 

[vwmark]

There is a very good watchmaker in Glasgow that repaired a 30+ year old Heuer that the Swiss factory that made it couldn't sort. I will find their details and post them.

Thanks

 

[Westfield-builder]

You are very welcome, but please give me a couple of days to find their details as I am away from home at the moment.

 

[Melvyn Best]

I also have an Avia watch which needs repair, in my case it’s a 70s watch that I’ve had from new. I’ve found a company in Ely that say they can repair it , they are called Time Lords, maybe one day I’ll get it done

 

[Alan Reynolds]

Incabloc was the shock resistance system used on mechanical watches. It's quite an old invention and stopped the balance from breaking. Nice watches but a bit thick on the wrist. Wafer thin Longines are nicer.

 

[Stueeee]

I've always had my clockwork watch serviced/repaired by these people. https://watchdoctors.co.uk/ they deal by post as well as F2F

 

[vwmark]

I've always had my clockwork watch serviced/repaired by these people. https://watchdoctors.co.uk/ they deal by post as well as F2F

Thanks. Will take a look.

 

[northwest]

Steven Burrage: http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/