Vintage Watch Repair

At OBR Horology we repair all varieties of vintage chronograph watches. Due to their complexity, vintage chronograph repairs can take some time to complete. They often require extensive repairs to get them back into good working order. Due to their rarity and allure they are highly sought after, subsequently they can often fetch a lot of money on the second hand market. It is important that originality and minor patina is preserved.

There are plenty of brands that have come and gone over the years, fading into obscurity. But the watches themselves have often stood the test of time and are still up and running.

Vintage watch repair requires a slightly different skill set. We have spent the last 8 years learning some of the skills required.

Vintage watch repair servicing can include:

• Refinishing/ polishing screws

• Adjusting jewel end shake

• Poising balance wheels both static and dynamically

• Flattening/ straightening wheels

• Adjusting pallet end stone depths

• Fitting new jewels/ bushings

• Refinishing pivots

• Fitting balance staff

• Manipulating hairsprings

• Complex chronograph adjustments.

• Refinishing and adjusting levers

• Making bushes

If you would like to send us a watch for repair please send an email at repairs@obrhorology.com.au. We are happy to discuss your needs, organise to inspect the watch and give you a quotation on any repairs or servicing.

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