Best Watch Service Recommendations
Where do you recommend sending your watch to for service? I have a watch that is a decade old and was thinking about sending it in for service. I live in Colorado (Which does not matter with shipping, as long as it is in North America).
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If it’s running fine and you have no issues, no reason to have it serviced. If it’s not running fine and you send it in they do the same exact thing, take it apart, clean it, replace some parts if it needs it, then lube it and put it back together, or put it pack together then lube, or lube it as they are putting it back together, I know nothing about watch making. It’s not like a car that needs scheduled maintenance to prevent some catastrophic failure.
https://www.tictocwatchrepairs.com/
Has a good reputation.
I'd go local if possible.
For something that is quite valuable to me (sentimental or otherwise), I always use Chronotek. They are incredibly skilled, never do anything that is unnecessary (like polish or refinish when you don't specifically ask for it), are able to get parts for just about anything, and are extremely nice people. Not the cheapest, not the fastest, but one of the best. http://chronotekinc.com/?p=home
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What kind of watch? If it’s Rolex or Omega I can recommend Nesbit’s in Seattle.
Www.Nesbitswatchservice.com
Union Glashutte Belisar Big Date.
Union Glashutte Belisar Big Date.
If it’s pre 2008 it’s an in-house movement. Post 2008 is a HEAVILY modified ETA. If there is nothing wrong with it, leave it alone. If there is something wrong find a qualified local to diagnose. If it REALLY needs repair, you might consider sending it to the mfg. if it needs any non-standard parts.. stour local could run into troubles. Good luck
I'd go local if possible.
I'm with @PoorMansRolex on this one. I've heard really good things about TicToc Watch Repair, but I prefer to have my watch serviced locally and build up a relationship with my watchmaker. It's always fun to come it and geek out with people who actually know watches.
https://www.tictocwatchrepairs.com/
Has a good reputation.
Thank you. I will look into them.
If it’s running fine and you have no issues, no reason to have it serviced. If it’s not running fine and you send it in they do the same exact thing, take it apart, clean it, replace some parts if it needs it, then lube it and put it back together, or put it pack together then lube, or lube it as they are putting it back together, I know nothing about watch making. It’s not like a car that needs scheduled maintenance to prevent some catastrophic failure.
I want to get it oiled up and regulated. I do not yet feel confident enough to do that.
I'd go local if possible.
I live in a more rural area, and we do have one watch maker but he kind of sucks and is not a very friendly person. I am looking to send it to a more reputable company.