Sourced & Verified
You know the kind of watch you're looking for. Something with history, character, and a movement that actually runs. You just don't want to spend hours on eBay sorting through Frankenwatches and optimistic descriptions.
Tell me the budget, the vibe, and the occasion. I'll do the hunting.
Every sourced piece comes to the bench before it comes to you. Timegrapher tested, mechanically documented, honestly described. If it doesn't perform, I tweak or keep looking.
Delivered with a strap selected to match the watch's style, boxed properly with a technical passport. Containing the movement calibre, rate, amplitude, beat error, and general information in plain language.
This is a small, personal service.
Get in touch to discuss.
Watch Diagnostic
How this works
Every mechanical watch tells a story through the way it runs. Before any restoration work begins, the most important step is understanding the health of the movement. Using a timegrapher, I analyze the watch’s rate, amplitude, and beat error to get a clear picture of how the movement is performing.
This process helps determine whether a watch simply needs regulation, a service, or further restoration work.
I measure
Every watch starts on the timegrapher.
This device listens to the movement and measures how the watch is actually running. Its rate, amplitude, and beat error. Within a few minutes it shows whether the movement is healthy, slightly out of adjustment, or likely overdue for service.
It’s the quickest way to understand the condition of a mechanical watch.
I understand
Numbers alone don’t tell the full story.
I interpret the readings and look at what the movement is telling us. Certain patterns can point to simple regulation issues, worn lubrication, or signs that a proper service might be needed.
The goal is not just to measure the watch, but to understand how well it is actually running.
I give you a precise overview
After the measurement, I’ll explain the results in clear terms.
You’ll receive the timegrapher readings along with a simple explanation of what they mean for your watch, whether it’s running well, could benefit from adjustment, or should eventually be serviced.
Restoration & Servicing
Coming Soon
Full servicing comes later. Right now the focus is comfort. Understanding how these movements are built and then taking one apart properly. Architecture first, then disassembly.
Soviet, Cold War era and other simple movements are the focus. Honest machines worth preserving properly.
