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VINTAGE WATCH RESTORATION
SwissMade is London's leading vintage watch restoration specialist, based in the historic Hatton Garden jewellery quarter since 1985. Our master watchmakers have over 200 years of combined experience breathing new life into treasured timepieces spanning every era and maker. Whether your heirloom requires delicate movement repair, sympathetic dial restoration, or complete case refinishing, we approach each vintage watch with the care and expertise it deserves. Every restoration is backed by our comprehensive 2-year warranty, reflecting four decades of craftsmanship excellence.
Why SwissMade for Vintage Restoration?
Free insured, secure return postage pack (up to £25,000)
Free comprehensive diagnostics and detailed estimate
Specialist vintage expertise since 1985
Sympathetic restoration preserving originality and patina
Hatton Garden workshop - London's jewellery quarter
All vintage watch restorations are backed by our comprehensive 2-year warranty so you can trust your treasured timepiece is in the safest hands.
Our Vintage Restoration Process
Every vintage watch restoration at SwissMade follows a meticulous 18-step process developed over four decades. Our master watchmakers begin by carefully removing the movement from the case, then separating the dial and hands to inspect for damage or deterioration. The movement is fully disassembled, with each mechanical component examined for wear under magnification.
All parts are cleaned in our ultrasonic machines before worn components are replaced with period-correct or manufacturer-approved parts where available. The movement is then reassembled, lubricated with precision oils, and the balance wheel and hairspring are carefully regulated. We check accuracy on our electronic timing machines to ensure optimal performance.
The case and bracelet receive ultrasonic cleaning, with optional sympathetic refinishing that preserves the watch's original character and patina. New crystals are fitted when required, seals are replaced, and water-resistant models undergo vacuum testing. Following reassembly, automatic watches spend 24 hours on our electronic winding machines before a final 48-hour inspection confirms everything meets our exacting standards.
