Recommendation for a reputable shop to do a dial and hands swap...

tvlaan · Mar 29, 2017

Hi-

I'm looking for a recommendation on a solid place to complete a hands and dial swap on an Omega Speedmaster professional. I'm happy to pay for quality work - I've used a local shop here in Michigan the last time I did a Mitsukoshi conversion and wasn't super pleased.

I have all of the OEM parts - just looking for someone to do the work for me.

Thanks in advance for your help.

lhawli · Mar 29, 2017

Al from Archerwatches would be my personal pick - but in Canada!

Jwit · Mar 29, 2017

+1 for Al doing great work. I know he's been pretty busy as of late though, but if it's just a hand and dial swap he may be able to do it. @Archer

tvlaan · Mar 29, 2017

Thanks - I checked with Al before (18 months ago or so) and he said he was too booked up to do just a dial swap. Maybe I'll check again...

Any shops in the US?

oddboy · Mar 29, 2017

Some people have had good experience with Govberg. I have not used them myself.

https://www.govbergwatches.com/about-us/store-locations/

Le Chef · Mar 29, 2017

I'm looking for someone to do the Mitsukoshi dial and hand swap here in Chicago. One recommended watch maker has gone AWOL on other customers so not sure who's worth asking. Any suggestions?

ac921ol · Mar 30, 2017

Sam at afram jewelers in DC is who I will be using when I do mine. Jim from continental jewelers (was a fad) used Sam.

fzhu052 · Mar 30, 2017

Theodore, [email protected], did two swaps for me. He is CW21 but in Seattle.

FlyingCat · Apr 1, 2017

I have read good reviews about: http://internationalwatchworks.com/ but I have never done business with them, so I cannot confirm.

Sculler22 · Apr 1, 2017

Jack at IWW (see above) does great work, and he is a pleasure to deal with.

Meme-Dweller · Apr 1, 2017

Had Jack at IWW regulate my Seiko MM300 a while back. It was brand new with stickers just taken off. I ended up getting the watch back at a reasonable time regulated, but he left a couple of tool mark scratches on the caseback (even though the movement is the front-loading type.) No real biggy but I am disappointed when there's a lack of care in a highly detaiil-oriented field.

Cannot recommend or not recommend him.

Ru4scuba · Apr 1, 2017

Harry at Manfredi in Connecticut was highlighted in an expose by HODINKEE and does great work.

kurtj29 · Apr 1, 2017

In Seattle area, I had Arc Watch Works & Engraving do a broad arrow hand swap on my 3507 - they did a great job.
Address: 10047 Main St Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 679-6436

Meme-Dweller · Apr 1, 2017

kurtj29
In Seattle area, I had Arc Watch Works & Engraving do a broad arrow hand swap on my 3507 - they did a great job.
Address: 10047 Main St Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 679-6436

This is a great watch for that Alternative to Speedy Tuesday thread

fzhu052 · Apr 1, 2017

kurtj29
In Seattle area, I had Arc Watch Works & Engraving do a broad arrow hand swap on my 3507 - they did a great job.
Address: 10047 Main St Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 679-6436

That is Theodore, right? 😀. Now he got two votes.

kurtj29 · Apr 1, 2017

Meme-Dweller
This is a great watch for that Alternative to Speedy Tuesday thread

I did not see that thread, just posted to it, thanks!

@fzhu052 Yes - Theodore