Our process
Planning
House Calls
Planning
Every timepiece deserves due care and appreciation, and that starts with a plan for secure delivery. We require advanced notice and coordination for any shipment.
Intake
House Calls
Planning
Once we receive the timepiece, we provide confirmation of delivery and document the item's current condition. If there are any obvious issues, like a broken balance staff, we will let you know right away.
Process
House Calls
House Calls
We do not take shortcuts. Every movement service includes complete disassembly, careful cleaning, basic regulation, and a quality assurance review. Clients will be contacted before any damaged parts are replaced, unless previously authorized.
House Calls
House Calls
House Calls
Need us to come to you? No problem! We do house calls out to 50 miles from our shop in York, PA.
Hourly charge - $80/hr
Travel expenses - $1 per mile
Maintenance Rates
Wrist Watches
Pocket Watches
Pocket Watches
Three-hand manual wind - $200
Additional complication - $50 each
Pocket Watches
Pocket Watches
Pocket Watches
Three-hand manual wind - $200
Additional complication - $50 each
Clocks
Pocket Watches
Clocks
Single train - $200
Two train - $250
Three train - $300-350
Bushings - $50 for first, then $10 for each additional
Specialty Work, $100 per hour
Repair and Fabrication
Repair and Fabrication
Repair and Fabrication
We understand that parts originality is important, so we can work to repair individual components if desired. Other parts simply are not available, and must be crafted from bare metal stock. From balance staffs to winding stems, we do it all.
Overhaul
Repair and Fabrication
Repair and Fabrication
Sometimes life is hard on a timepiece, and there just doesn't seem to be a path to recovery. That's when it's time to check every jewel, pivot, and tooth for proper fit and finish. This is an intensive process designed to get your vintage timepiece ticking away like new again.
Railroad Timing
Repair and Fabrication
Railroad Timing
American Railroad watches are capable of tremendous accuracy, within 30 seconds per week. But this can take some effort, especially it if is not serviced regularly. This service includes an overhaul followed by extensive testing.