Horological Meandering

One of the major concerns I've seen on WPS is who and where will our Independent, Vintage and Startup Brands watches be serviced especially if the Principal moves on. On the Direction of my Sensei Nicolas I am initiating this post which hopefully becomes ...  

…your questions. Service is ok. Now, for me the best watchmaker I have ever dealt with is: Alkis Kotsopoulos at Swiss Watch Repair Co. 212 758-3224 in New York City. After years of suffering, in my experience, the awful service of Stern in NY and Geneva (... 

Chronotek They are outstanding

But their catalog is so enormous that older and rarer watches can be difficult to service. In the US, Spencer Klein of Klein Vintage Watch is an absolute master of the craft. Nobody better for vintage Seiko.

But I think he does almost all his business by mail.

Thanks and Credit to Gear Patrol for compiling this list based on the feedback from their readers. www.gearpatrol.com / 1. Connecticut Timekeepers Their website is impressive and full of information, and the shop has worked on timepieces from arou... 

Rudolf Pluer in Mexico City Mr Pluer is a second generation watchmaker trained in Switzerland with ample experience and skill to help you in restoring and maintaining both modern and vintage watches, as well as clocks. He serves as the official service ce... 

Thank you for putting this list together. Finding a qualified specialist can be challenging, especially for owners of vintage and heavily worn watches. In my view, experience with specific calibres, proper pressure testing, and clear communication through... 

1. Master Sammy Chung A legendary, independent watchmaker and Rolex repair specialist based in Hong Kong. He is highly regarded in the vintage horology community for his decades of expertise, having worked in the trade since Hong Kong was under British ad... 

Chile 1. Watchmaker Servicio Relojero The owner and master watchmaker of Watchmaker - Servicio Relojero in Chile is Mariano Albelo. He established the workshop drawing upon a family legacy in horology, offering specialized services that range from complet...