For those who have expressed concern about finding a watchmaker, I think the best thing I can offer is when you are considering one, research them on-line before handing over a watch. And I'm not talking about phony reviews that companies can pay to have written about them, but feedback on watch forums. Or ask them for a list of references that they can communicate with or something. And remember, anyone can buy some tools, take money for repairs, and call themselves a professional. Watchmaking is completely unregulated in most countries - used to be state certified in the US until that was overturned, and here in Ontario it used to be a skilled trade with apprentiships, license, etc., but those days are long gone.
Cheers, Al
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