watchmaker in usa ?

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Azveld

·Dec 24, 2021

An American friend begins to take an interest in vintage watches, but he does not know who could service his watches.
do you know a good vintage watchmaker based in the usa or better still in florida?

ps: sorry if the subject has already been discussed, I did not find the thread.

 

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Vitezi

·Dec 24, 2021

Azveld

do you know a good vintage watchmaker based in the usa or better still in florida?

Try this search to find an AWCI (American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute) professional near you specializing in vintage watches. You may also try the NAWCC (National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors) search page for "watch repair."

 

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Dan S

·Dec 24, 2021

Search the forum for threads on the same topic. Also identify members who live in Florida and ask them by PM.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/seeking-a-watchmaker-in-florida.69422/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/service-recommendation-in-florida-for-vintage-145-022.86465/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/recommend-watch-maker-for-speedmaster-3572.93867/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mail-in-watch-repair.52675/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/recommend-repair-facilities-in-south-florida.110140/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/universal-geneve-polerouter-repair-services.118678/

 

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shishy

·Dec 24, 2021

Zaf Basha at www.classicwatch.com has been super helpful for work on my watches, from simple services to trickier issues... super honest and fair pricing (based in the US in D.C.).

 

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Azveld

·Dec 24, 2021

thanks for your help, i will watch it all and keep you posted

 

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wagudc

·Dec 24, 2021

Rik at Timecare is in Florida and has been recommended by others here. I have not personally used him.

http://www.timecareinc.com/

 

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Big_G

·Dec 24, 2021

I’ve used Shami Fine Watchmaking in Fairfield, NJ and was happy with them. I haven’t had experience with too many watchmakers but I think their pricing is probably on the high side. They can service any watch. I just purchased a Seamaster 321 caliber and they can get the parts and will service it. I’ve read that many watchmakers won’t.

A more reasonably priced option is Tim Mackrain (Omega Addict) in AZ. Bought a few watches from him and having one serviced now.