Vintage watch service -- SF bay area

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Hey everyone, I'm looking to have a few vintage pieces serviced. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area (Livermore) and would appreciate any recommendations. I searched around a bit and found:

Thomas Watch Repair, Pleasanton
World Time, San Jose
Tick Toc Shop, Santa Clara

Previous threads have been supportive of World Time, but it's been about 5 years -- so an update might be useful. I didn't spot anything here on Thomas, so please let me know if you've had work done there. Thanks.
 
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I've used Paul's Watch Repair in Sacramento for various vintage pieces. May I ask what specific watches you're looking to have serviced?
 
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May I ask what specific watches you're looking to have serviced?
A few Seamasters (1950s, cal 267, 268)
Tissot antimagnetic (1950s, manual wind)
 
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A few Seamasters (1950s, cal 267, 268)
Tissot antimagnetic (1950s, manual wind)
You should also consider Kelly Hunter in Portland. He has an Omega parts account and I actually have a 1958 Seamaster with him currently.
 
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Hey everyone, I'm looking to have a few vintage pieces serviced. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area (Livermore) and would appreciate any recommendations. I searched around a bit and found:

Thomas Watch Repair, Pleasanton
World Time, San Jose
Tick Toc Shop, Santa Clara

Previous threads have been supportive of World Time, but it's been about 5 years -- so an update might be useful. I didn't spot anything here on Thomas, so please let me know if you've had work done there. Thanks.

I’ve used Tick Toc. He is good at what he does, not a WOW but I had no complaints. He is not a warm and fuzzy kinda guy so don’t expect that. No Omega parts account but has access like most.
 
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You should also consider Kelly Hunter in Portland. He has an Omega parts account and I actually have a 1958 Seamaster with him currently.
Thanks. I was hoping to find a local watchmaker familiar with vintage Omega, but would not be opposed to mailing if it turns out to be the best option.
 
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Thanks. I was hoping to find a local watchmaker familiar with vintage Omega, but would not be opposed to mailing if it turns out to be the best option.
Yep. I'm based out of the East Bay too but it was hard to find anyone truly local.
 
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but would not be opposed to mailing if it turns out to be the best option.
I second Kelly Hunter. He has serviced several of my watches including a Rolex DateJust and two Speedmasters. I am located in the Sacramento area and shipped him everything. I have a couple more lined up for him this year. I have used Pauls Watch repair and I know others have had great experience with him, but I stopped using him after he scratched a dial and damaged a couple hands.
 
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World Time in San Jose is A1
mr. Son, the owner, is the man!

He even invited me to come in and see him disassemble my 1133B. How awesome is that.

And mrSon has an insane vintage speedy collection. Ask him. Your jaw will drop!
 
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World Time in San Jose is A1
mr. Son, the owner, is the man!

He even invited me to come in and see him disassemble my 1133B. How awesome is that.

And mrSon has an insane vintage speedy collection. Ask him. Your jaw will drop!
That’s such a fun experience!
 
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had Thomas Watch Repair service an old Hampden pocket watch from 1917. It works now and is keeping time. Took a while though. He was backlogged 3 months I think.
 
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Hey everyone, I'm looking to have a few vintage pieces serviced. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area (Livermore) and would appreciate any recommendations. I searched around a bit and found:

Thomas Watch Repair, Pleasanton
World Time, San Jose
Tick Toc Shop, Santa Clara

Hey everyone, I'm looking to have a few vintage pieces serviced. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area (Livermore) and would appreciate any recommendations. I searched around a bit and found:

Thomas Watch Repair, Pleasanton
World Time, San Jose
Tick Toc Shop, Santa Clara

Previous threads have been supportive of World Time, but it's been about 5 years -- so an update might be useful. I didn't spot anything here on Thomas, so please let me know if you've had work done there. Thanks.
 
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you can try omega addict he repair watches( just omega and sell on e-bay )
 
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Giovanni Passalacqua
210 Post St. #705
San Francisco, 94108

He was formerly the Rolex official repair guy in SF before they brought everything in house.
 
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I ended up going with World Time in San Jose for an overhaul of an Omega 2937. The crown was replaced, but no other parts were said to be needed. It took about 8 weeks and cost $400 for the service, plus $60 for the crown (which I understand to be the correct one). That might be a little steep, but I didn't want to bargain hunt for service. Everything seems fine and the owner was a nice fellow.

I was assuming the mainspring and caseback gasket would be replaced as part of an overhaul service. In my case, they were not. I asked about this and the watchmaker said the mainspring is not replaced unless it's bent or warped. As for the gasket, he said it was fine as it passed a pressure test.

For a watch with unknown service history, would you expect these parts (the mainspring and gasket) to just be replaced regardless of apparent condition?

 
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The next time around, I think I'll give Kelly Hunter (in Portland) a try.
 
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Both Kelly and Tick Toc will charge in a similar fashion; eg all parts are extra inc seals gaskets and mainsprings. You choose to replace or not at parts cost.

…and you paid a pretty standard rate for the Bay Area and W. Coast in general, both the above would be about the same. No bargains by the bay that I have found, gotta go to the Mid-West guys/gals for that.
 
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Yes, it’s a standard practice to replace the mainspring and seal.
 
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Yes, it’s a standard practice to replace the mainspring and seal.
Thanks for letting me know. I suppose I'll just have to ask upfront about that sort of thing next time.