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Watch Repair in our Lewes Showroom
We have a fully-equipped Tag Heuer Authorised Workshop on-site within our Lewes Showroom. This timepiece workshop is staffed by a British Horological Institute Accredited Watchmaker and caters for almost any watch repair, focusing on watches of a more contemporary nature from the previous 50 years or so.
Our on-site workshop in Lewes is equipped with some of the latest watchmaking technology, including a Witschi timing machine, Elma Solvex cleaning machine and a Sigma pressure testing machine, capable of testing watches rated at up to 300m water resistant. We are proud to say that we are one of very few workshops that have these machines, allowing us to repair rare and badly damaged watches to the highest standard.
We are also outfitted with a full range of industry standard hand tools, modern and vintage glass presses, a Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope, Quartz watch diagnostic equipment as well as a range of Tag Heuer specific tooling, allowing us to identify problems, refurbish watches, and service timepieces seamlessly and efficiently.
Repairs catered for on-site in Lewes include:
• Servicing and repair of quartz (battery operated) watches.
• Servicing and repair of contemporary mechanical and automatic watches.
• Refinishing and restoration of watch cases and bracelets, including reapplying different brushed and polished finishes as appropriate.
• Replacement of watch glasses on most types of watch.
• Replacement of watch hands.
• Repairing and replacing screws, pins and rivets within watch bracelets.
• Battery replacement and pressure testing to guarantee water resistance where appropriate
• Button (crown) and stem replacement.
For the majority of these repairs we can offer a quick turnaround time. Usually, allowing for the sourcing of parts, the repair will be completed within 2 weeks. Jobs such as those listed above will need to be left with us – one of the major reasons is to allow us time for testing the watch after repair, ensuring your watch is performing seamlessly. For example, if we replace a glass we need to observe the watch to make sure the hands are moving freely over 24 hours.
Our on-site Watchmaker is accredited with the British Horological Institute (BHI), one of the leading education providers for the Horological industry. We support the BHI as Business Partners and back their mission to raise standards and train the next generation of horologists. He is also a Member of the British Watch & Clockmakers’ Guild.
Our in-house Master Watchmaker continues to take care of the vintage watches and pocket watch restoration work we receive. If a watch isn’t regularly serviced, especially with consistent use, they often have many faults and require decades of experience and expertise to restore, even the most timeworn watches can be expertly brought back to life.
If you’re experiencing any issues with your watch, our expert team at W.E. Clark Watch Repair is here to help. With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, you can trust us to provide reliable advice and expert solutions.
Contact us today and let us assist you with any questions you may have.
Frequently asked questions
- What watch repair services do you provide on-site?
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In April 2019 due to the huge success of the existing partnership with our Master Watchmaker since 2014, we have opened a fully equipped workshop on-site within our Lewes showroom. We have now have an Accredited Watchmaker to work in this exciting new facility. He has considerable experience and knowledge in the repair of watches. His key skills include:
- Identifying and repairing/servicing battery (Quartz) operated watches, using new diagnostic equipment.
- Refinishing and restoring watch cases and bracelets, including reapplying different brushed and polished finishes where applicable.
- Replacement watch glasses on all types of watch.
- Replacement watch hands.
- Repairing and replacing pins, screws, rivets within watch bracelets.
- On-site expert battery replacement and pressure testing, to guarantee the watch is water resistant where applicable.
- How long will it take to repair my watch?
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The major advantage for our customers is we can now offer a quick turnaround time on these types of minor repairs. Usually, allowing for sourcing parts, the repair will be completed within 7-10 days. Jobs such as those listed above will have to be left with us. One of the main reasons is that we need to test the watch after the repair to make sure it is working correctly for you. For example, if we replace the glass of a watch, we need to observe it to make sure the hands are moving freely over 24 hours.
- Who will be looking after the repair of my watch?
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Daniel Blackford has been working alongside our Master Watchmaker for many years. This provided an essential foundation in the world of watch repairs. There are many ways to repair watches, but only one way to do it correctly. W E Clark & Son are a member of the BHI (British Horological Institute) This will ensure we continue to apply the best possible practice when repairing our customers watches.
- How cost effective is repairing my watch?
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If watch movements are not serviced in the correct manner, at the correct time intervals, then irreparable damage will be caused to the parts. If parts become damaged, this is when the cost for the repair can really escalate. Our new on-site workshop has a state-of-the-art Sigma Pressure Testing Machine. We are proud to say that very few workshops have one of these machines. When, for example, replacing a battery on a watch that is classified as a 300-metre water resistant watch, it is essential if the watch is used to this degree to maintain this depth rating.
We can test watches to ensure that when the customer receives it back, they have the confidence, along with a printed certification that their watch has passed all the tests required should it be exposed to water. Water ingress, in many cases, is the worst-case scenario for watch repairs. If this can be prevented then, on most occasions, the cost of having to repair after such disaster can be avoided. Therefore, even the replacement of a battery should be taken seriously, not just opting for the place that does it for the least money – this could really cost you in the long run.
- Why use W.E. Clark & Son?
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The simple fact of the matter is that we offer a friendly and professional service for all watch repairs. We are able to restore a minute repeater Pocket Watch from 1800 to the very latest Quartz Omega Seamaster Divers Watch that is water resistant to 300 metres.
We have created this new workshop to cater for those jobs that can be attended to quickly, with watches for these kinds of repairs having to previously be sent away to be completed.
- Who should I speak to if I have any questions?
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Please contact Daniel Blackford, who is a company director, for any enquiries you may have and he will be able to answer any question. Contact daniel@weclarkandson.co.uk or call 01323 406394.
If you have any questions please call 01323 406394
Watches we repair include:
