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  1. Gui13250 Jan 23, 2020

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    Hi there,
    It seems that we are many French in OF and thought it would be helpful to share ours trustful watchmakers located in France.

    Indeed, I’m still looking for great address to service my vintage Connie.

    do you have some address, south of France or elsewhere?

    Even if it will mainly interest french members, I’ve decided to write in English in order to keep it comprehensive by everyone!
     
  2. Canuck Jan 23, 2020

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    Several years ago, I exchanged PMs with an expat Canadian who lives in southern France. His user name was Horlogerie, and his first name is Rob. Unfortunately, he appears to have vanished from the MB. I’ll keep trying, and see if I can dig up his info.
     
  3. w154 Jan 23, 2020

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    I think Rob kind of disappeared from public view, which is a shame as he’s great to work with. He still does repairs and servicing as far as I know, but I think he gets enough business from his existing customer base. Certainly it’s hard to find his websites anymore.
     
  4. dennisthemenace Hey, he asked for it! Jan 23, 2020

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    His name is Robert Horan and he is a Member of the British Horological Institute.
    He trades as Montres International and is located in Mainzac.
    I can vouch for him personally.
    roberthoran.eu
     
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  5. w154 Jan 23, 2020

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    Does that link work for you... I get nothing...
     
  6. Canuck Jan 23, 2020

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    Didn’t work for me either.
     
  7. w154 Jan 23, 2020

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    This is what I mean... I think he’s stepped back from taking on new business. I know he’s still working as he does watches for a forum friend, but I’m not sure how easy it would be to organize if you’ve not worked with him before.
     
  8. dennisthemenace Hey, he asked for it! Jan 23, 2020

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    He may not thank me for this but the last contact number I have for him and his partner Jennifer is,
    +33 545 250 258.
     
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  9. Dan S Jan 23, 2020

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    Might this be better shared by PM?
     
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  10. ChrisN Jan 23, 2020

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    I think Rob has stepped back somewhat but still takes some work. We haven't been in touch for a year or so, however, the number above is available openly on the internet. I think it would be far better to contact him by email (also available openly) and that is:

    [email protected]

    Regards, Chris
     
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  11. Gui13250 Jan 23, 2020

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    Thanks!
    Another address to share? even elsewhere in France, it would be helpful for all french members!
     
  12. studeb Jan 23, 2020

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    Andre Huss in Strasbourg.
    Not sure he is still working, its been 23 years since i last saw him.
    Very competent,was making tourbillion last time i saw him.
     
  13. befobe Jan 24, 2020

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    ABMT (atelier bordelais de microtechnique)
    In Mérignac (33).
    Great work, great prices, specialist of 321 and 861... Tested also with my Seiko 6139.
     
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  14. athom Jan 24, 2020

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  15. Gui13250 Jan 24, 2020

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    Indeed, last serviced was done there for mine from previous owner, great work and availability, but has too much polished the Connie, maybe it was ask by the previous owner, don’t really know...
     
  16. Elfrenez Mar 14, 2021

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    Hello OF members,

    I am quite new to OF and being French I am looking for some trusted watchmakers in the south of France (in PACA between Marseille and Nice).
    I recently came in the possession of 2 vintage Omega Seamasters and would like to find a good watch repair shop to restore/service them.

    Browsing through the Forum I found that this guy is trusted but is based in Paris:
    http://www.atelier-horloger.fr/reparations_revisions_restaurations.php

    Searching on my own I found these guys, did some of you go through them ?
    https://artisans-horlogers.fr/wordpress/

    Thank you for your feedback !
     
  17. wagudc Mar 14, 2021

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    Might ask @Syrte, who I believe is French.
     
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  18. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Mar 14, 2021

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    In Paris I used and really like Dominique, the watchmaker at l’Atelier du Bracelet Parisien Place du Marche Saint Honore.

    -Francois Cheanne, rue Gay Lussac Paris 75005- other watchmakers say he’s very good, reluctant to fix damaged movements for customers who don’t understand what’s involved.

    -My watchmaker no longer wants to do routine services, he’s only interested in intractable problems everyone else has failed to resolve, or in crazy electro-mechanical movements. He doesn’t want me to pass on his name, send me a pm if you really need.
     
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  19. Mark020 not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer Mar 14, 2021

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    St Honore sounds like a pricey location for a watch maker...
     
  20. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Mar 14, 2021

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    Doesn’t mean anything, he was much cheaper than the one in the 13th arrondissement who charged my mother 300 euros for servicing my grandfather’s hand wound 1960s Omega watch which he never wore, and replaced the gold crown without giving it back.