We offer a comprehensive repairs service for all watches – be they modern or vintage. Our workshop is fully equipped to a high standard and we are able to cover a full range of interventions up to full servicing and repair.
“Regular servicing every 3-5 years is essential to preserve the beauty and functionality of your watch, ensuring it lasts for generations to come.”
This Christopher Ward watch is one of the original C8 Pilot models and dates from the late 00s. It’s a great looking watch, with a 44mm diameter stainless steel case, Swiss automatic movement and classic aviation styling. On our initial inspection the watch appeared to be in reasonable aesthetic condition, though it was no longer working reliably for our client. As it had not been serviced in many years, a full service was certainly needed.
On disassembly of the ETA 2824-2 movement powering this watch, we found the automatic mechanism to be worn out. This is common if watches are worn every day and perhaps not maintained as often as they should be. The reversing wheels were both necked – so the pivots were worn out – and the ratchet driving wheel also showed wear to a pivot.
As we continued the disassembly a few more worn parts were identified, including the mainspring barrel and the intermediate train wheel. All of these components needed to be replaced to ensure the watch works properly. We strongly advise watches like this are serviced every 3-5 years. This prevents so many parts needing to be replaced as we can clean and re-oil the movement before old lubricants dry up.
When servicing a watch we completely disassemble the movement, conducting an initial pre-clean by hand before cleaning the entire movement in our specialist Elma Solvex watch movement cleaning machine. We then reassemble the movement, using oils and greases to ensure optimal performance as per the manufacturers specification.
Once fully serviced and cases up we pressure test to confirm water resistance – in this instance up to the original 50m water resistant rating. We can then test timekeeping performance using equipment like our Elma Cyclomotion automatic watch winder over a number of days. After final quality control this fantastic Christopher Ward C8 Pilot watch is ready to collect. Another lovely watch restored back to excellent working order.
Summary:
Our comprehensive watch repair service is designed to restore both vintage and modern timepieces to their original glory. This Christopher Ward C8 Pilot watch underwent a full service, including the replacement of worn components and precision reassembly using specialist equipment. With expert care, we ensure your watch performs optimally, maintaining its beauty and functionality for years to come. Whether your watch needs a simple intervention or a complete overhaul, our skilled team is equipped to handle every detail with the utmost precision.
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