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that is the same for me
Jun 30, 2023,10:59 AM
it is already difficult to find a repair shop for my Vulcain. There is only one small service boutique in Germany and the big brands like Wempe refuse to work on it for guarantee reasons
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Servicing Independents
By: m2 : June 30th, 2023-04:11
Assume an independent goes out of business for whatever reason and has a *relatively* straight forward time only movement or chrono. Where do you even find someone qualified to service a nicer piece without worry?
that is the same for me
By: penfriend : June 30th, 2023-10:59
it is already difficult to find a repair shop for my Vulcain. There is only one small service boutique in Germany and the big brands like Wempe refuse to work on it for guarantee reasons
+10
By: MilDiver : June 30th, 2023-14:00
;)
By: amanico : June 30th, 2023-16:37
I also wonder who will take care of vintage watches.
By: Huy Doan : June 30th, 2023-06:45
I learn that many new young watchmakers actually start their career by restoring old watches. So my solution is to focus on indie brands with great finishing skills on well-known movements with a few names like Pikullik, Sushkov, Nesterenko or Koivukoski....
Got your point…but keeping
By: S F : July 1st, 2023-07:01
It 100% original means a lot to me. I own several indies which I dont think I have to worry at this time yet. I am wondering whether the brands would go the corporate way so that even when the founder is not around, the brand will continue to thrive and p...
It is a real problem
By: MrkK : June 30th, 2023-14:03
Parts availability is certainly an issue, but also the adjustment information. A qualified watchmaker most likely will be able to service the base movements, but specialty modules such as unusual time displays etc. require adjustment documentation. I used...
This issue, in one form or another, pops from time to time
By: MilDiver : June 30th, 2023-14:05
I believe that there are 2 aspects. Special watches, with special parts (like silicocarbonmarble ...) will have problem, I don't see anyone making parts for RM.. Watches with "metal" parts, can be restored, even if you need to make parts from a cost. In ...
Not an issue
By: Cozmopak : June 30th, 2023-16:05
Where there is money there is a way
Might be a new topic: do you...
By: Ronald Held : June 30th, 2023-19:01
Delay getting your watch serviced in fear of physical or cosmetic damage upon return?
Absolutely
By: MilDiver : July 1st, 2023-05:36
I waited long enough until I had the opportunity to go to Geneva and get my watch serviced by the company itself.
There are actually quite a few watchmakers capable of
By: Steyr : July 3rd, 2023-04:33
maintaining indie's watches. Could be watchmakers who have been working for the brand, could be other indies producing their onw watches, or just skilled repair workshops. Any conscientious and meticulous watchmaker is capable of assembling and reassembli...
These watchmakers exist
By: donizetti : July 22nd, 2023-09:07
they need to be able to make parts from scratch of course. I have one in Germany who has been able to solve any problem I have thrown at him so far, including very complicated and indie movements. Best Andreas