When searching the internet to find a watch repair shop, what terms do you use: antique watch repair, vintage watch repair, old hand-wound watch? Chances are, it probably is not "watchmaker." But this term was commonly used to describe someone in the trade of watch repair before the advent of battery operated watches. What is … Continue reading The Traditional Watchmaker- a Historical Perspective
Month: June 2021
Finding the Right Person to Repair your Vintage Watch
“When your watch gets out of order you have a choice of two things to do: throw it in the fire or take it to the watch-tinker. The former is the quickest.”-Mark Twain The demand for the "traditional watchmaker" has evolved over the years, but the skills needed are the same. First, let's clarify the … Continue reading Finding the Right Person to Repair your Vintage Watch