Mitka's vintage watch service.

A very good client wanted to buy this spectacular Alpina from my project box. All it needs is a service. Continue reading →

Today I thought I would do something different so I started on my friend’s 1959 Cadillac clock and a Studebaker clock. These clocks are driven by a spring that is wound via an electromagnetic coil. When testing the Cadillac clock nothing happens and when testing the Studebaker clock the winding coil keeps engaging and does not wind the spring.  Continue reading →

A client has sent in this Ebel chronograph. It’s not running and someone has cleaned the dial without applying varnish. Continue reading →

At one point in the 1930’s Cyma decided to upscale in the quality of their movements. They used an in-house shock protection system called the Cyma-Flex and most were beautifully decorated. This watch is in dirty, but good condition and will get a full service. Continue reading →

A client has sent a watch that belonged to his father-in-law. Economically it makes no sense to repair, but sentimentally it’s worth more than a Rolex. It’s not running as the balance staff is broken and the case has been mangled.  Continue reading →

This is a genuine triple crown chronograph! Someone decided that two crowns would make nicer pushers.. Watch is not running and needs some love. Continue reading →

This Lemania calibre 3615 is not running and in need of a good service. These are very unusual and I have wanted to work on one for quite some time.  Continue reading →