Our on-site workshop in Lewes, East Sussex offer a full range of watch repairs to mechanical and quartz watches, both modern and vintage. We are equipped with some of the latest watchmaking tools and equipment, including an Elma Solvex movement cleaning machine, Witschi Watch Expert IV and a Sigma pressure testing machine capable of testing watches rated at up to 300m water resistant.
To be involved in horology it really is a passion – this means we are always on the lookout for anything related to our profession. Alongside our workshop we have a collection of antique clocks from our local area, as well as various pieces of vintage watchmaking memorabilia. One of our recent acquisitions came from when we cleared an old jewellers in Eastbourne – it’s a watch repairs price list from pre-decimalisation.
The price list is made of enamel and it does have a large amount of damage, though we feel this rather adds to the charm. Prices are listed in shillings and pence, with cleaning of a “Geneva” watch costing 2 shillings and a Lever watch 2 shillings and 6 pence. We particularly like the “best materials only used” text at the bottom of the price list.
When found this item was not framed and it needed some cleaning up in order to make it presentable. So after it was given a clean, we used the services of a fantastic local framing company – Kings Framers – here in Lewes. This needed to be specially framed as it’s quite a thick sign. Kings Framers really did a fantastic job and we feel the black and gold frame really sets it off nicely. After framing we just needed to find a home on our wall – it’s now in a prominent position near the workshop door.
Yours sincerely
David Clark FGA DGA MJVA PJDip. PJGemDip.
Managing Director, JVA Registered Valuer®
W.E. Clark & Son Limited