SERVICES
High Grade Watch Service & Restoration
Our senior watch technicians are trained to service the following high grade brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Breitling, and others. It is our goal to use genunine factory parts when they are obtainable. Due to scarceness and obsolescence, we maintain a vast network of parts sources.
Our jeweler is experienced in watch case restoration using the latest laser welding technology. Additionally, we utilize specialized services of other artisans. We offer watch dial restoration to custom crystal fitting.
Vintage & Antique Watch Restoration & Service
If you are fortunate to own a family heirloom wristwatch or pocketwatch, our technicians will service and maintain your timepiece. We service nearly all American wristwatches and pocketwatches including Waltham, Hamilton, Illinois, Howard, Hamilton, Hampton, Bulova, Accutron and many others. We maintain a large inventory of original parts and hundreds of parts movements. Additionally, The Watch Repair Center strives to constantly expand our network of parts sources.
Contemporary Quartz Watch Service
We replace batteries for all makes and models and maintain a large selection of watch bands. The Watch Repair Center services all brands of modern quartz watches. Our senior technician is a graduate of Zantec Electronic Watch School. We service such brands as Tag Heuer, Cartier, Omega, Tissot, Skagan, Swiss Army and many others.
Our Quartz Watch Tune-Ups Include:
*Ultrasonic cleaning and polishing of case and band.
*Polish plastic crystal if scratched.
*Replace mineral glass crystal if scratched.
*Replace spring bars.
*Replace back cover gasket.
*Silicone case tube, crown, and back cover.
*Replace battery.
*Water resistant testing available.
*Guaranteed of one year.
Watch Brokerage Service
We have represented client's timepieces to major auctions, dealers, and private collectors for over twenty years. The Watch Repair Center is proud to have achieved record prices for the following timepieces:
Charles Frodsham-Nicole Nielson chronograph, minute repeater.
This watch is known as a "J.P. Morgan watch." A limited amount of these timepieces were commissioned by the financier in the early 1900's and were awarded to Morgan's senior staff. Represented at Sotheby's New York sold for $140,000.
Rolex Cosmograph chronograph.
We have represented several 1970's vintage Rolex chronographs at auction and private sales.
Rolex Daytona, standard stainless steel model.
Sold at Jones & Horan Horological Auction, Manchester, NH for $26,000.
Rolex Daytona with the so-called "Paul Newman" exotic dial.
Sold at Jones & Horan Horological Auction, Manchester, NH for $146,000.
Rolex Cosmograph, produced in 1967. Known as the "pre-Daytona" model.
Sold to private client for $18,500.
Jewelry Repair and Restoration.
Regardless if you require a repair of a broken chain, or more involved restoration of an heirloom ring, our Master Jeweler, Stephanie Casella, can provide results drawing from over 25 years experience.