About the Watchmaker – Expert in Vintage and Antique Watch Restoration

Since 2008, I’ve operated TimePieceShoppe in Chico, California, 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 RolexOmega, HeuerBreitling, 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. Having the right tools is essential for quality watch repair, and maintaining a complete and precise set is an ongoing process—there’s always another tool or attachment that makes restoration work more accurate and efficient.