WATCH BASIC MAINTENANCE
SwissMade's basic maintenance service keeps your quartz watch running accurately and reliably between full services. From our Hatton Garden workshop in London, our certified watchmakers disassemble key components, clean and regulate the movement, replace the battery, and fit new gaskets to maintain water resistance. This essential care prevents minor issues becoming major repairs, extending your watch's lifespan whilst preserving its precision. Ideal for quartz timepieces that don't require a complete overhaul but need professional attention to perform at their best. Every maintenance service is backed by our 1-year warranty.
Why SwissMade for Basic Maintenance?
- Genuine manufacturer gaskets and seals
- Free insured postal service (up to £25,000)
- Specialist watch expertise since 1985
- Free detailed assessment and estimate
- Hatton Garden workshop - London's jewellery quarter
All basic maintenance are backed by our comprehensive 1-year warranty so you can trust your treasured timepiece is in the safest hands.
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Certified Watchmakers
- 40+ years experience
- Swiss-standard finishing
- Genuine parts only
1-Year Warranty
- Industry standard guarantee
- Quality assured
- Complete peace of mind
Free Insured Shipping
- Up to £25,000 coverage
- Secure nationwide service
- Track every step online
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What's Included in Your
Basic Maintenance
THE SERVICE
- Remove the movement from case
- Replace all perishable items (seals/gaskets)
- Fit new battery
- Check consumption and accuracy on a quartz analyser
- Clean the case or case/bracelet in an ultrasonic tank
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Air vacuum the case to remove any residue
- Check in special apparatus for water resistance*
- Test on timing machine for accuracy
- Final inspection after 48 hours
*Applicable only to water resistant models
Our Maintenance Process
Expert care for your timepiece in 6 simple steps
1. Free Collection & Insurance
Request your free postage pack online. Your watch is fully insured up to £25,000 from the moment it leaves your hands. Track your timepiece every step through our secure online portal.
2. Professional Assessment
Our watchmakers examine your watch within 48 hours of arrival, checking movement condition, gasket wear, and overall health. You'll receive a detailed estimate - we only proceed with your approval.
3. Movement Service
The movement is removed and inspected. Key components are cleaned, a new battery fitted, and accuracy regulated on our electronic equipment to Swiss standards.
4. Case & Cleaning
Case and bracelet undergo ultrasonic cleaning in professional solution. All surfaces are dried and vacuum-cleaned to remove residue.
5. Resealing & Testing
Fresh gaskets are fitted, the watch is reassembled with correct torque, and water-resistant models undergo pressure testing to verify their ratings.
6. Return & Warranty
After 48-hour accuracy verification, your watch is returned via insured courier. Every maintenance service is backed by our 1-year warranty.
Average turnaround 3 - 5 weeks
Brands We Service
Official London Service Centre for Luxury Watch Brands
SwissMade is an Official UK Service Centre for Omega, TAG Heuer, Cartier, Baume & Mercier, Longines, Tissot, Hamilton, Certina, Ebel, and Fortis. All luxury watch repairs and servicing are carried out using genuine manufacturer-supplied parts with Swiss-level precision and certified expertise.
London's Trusted Watch Maintenance Specialists
Basic maintenance is the foundation of watch longevity. At SwissMade, we've provided professional quartz servicing from our Hatton Garden workshop since 1985, understanding that even "simple" maintenance requires proper technique, genuine parts, and certified expertise.
Every maintenance service uses manufacturer-approved gaskets, premium replacement batteries, and proper assembly protocols. Water-resistant models are pressure tested to verify their ratings — essential protection that maintains your watch's reliability in all conditions.
Whether your everyday Tissot needs routine care or your Omega Seamaster quartz requires specialist attention, you'll receive the same meticulous service. Our 1-year warranty reflects confidence in work that keeps your timepiece performing accurately for years to come.
Find us
Visit Our Hatton Garden Workshop
Address
SwissMade Ltd21-22 Arundel House
43 Kirby Street
London EC1N 8TE
Opening hours
- Mon to Fri
- 9:00am to 5:30pm
- Saturday
- By appointment
- Sunday
- Closed
Getting here
- Chancery Lane (Central line), 3 min walk
- Farringdon (Underground and rail), 5 min walk
