About my shop and my Background in Vintage Watch Repair
Before starting my full time watch repair business I worked as an architect for the California State University, Chico. On the side I started studying horology and was fascinated with timepiece restoration. This led me to open my online business TimePieceShoppe in 2008, offering expert vintage watch repair and restoration services for collectors and enthusiasts across the U.S.
With years of hands-on experience, I specialize in the service and repair of complicated mechanical timepieces, including chronographs, minute repeaters, chronometer-certified movements, and automatic watches. My focus includes iconic brands such as Vintage Rolex, Omega, Heuer, Breitling, and other fine Swiss watches. I’ve honed my skills through in-depth study, collaboration with master watchmakers, and real-world experience servicing hundreds of vintage movements. Whether your timepiece needs a complete overhaul, precision regulation, or detailed restoration, please contact me to discuss your vintage watch repair needs and request a free quote.
Joel Trenalone
The Shop
Here are a few photos of my workshop, including my main bench while servicing a Rolex, the Lititz Precision Freedom Commercial automatic cleaning machine, and a small sampling of the specialized tools required to service the many vintage and antique watches that come through the shop. I am fully equipped to service many makes of watches, see a list of case studies.
