Most used watches have permanent damage: water intrusion, wrong dials, stretched bracelets, over-polishing, and worn cases. The examples in the video are beyond repair — we would never select them.
Our watches are different.
Watch the video. Study the photos.
Recent Repairs
Simon can do the impossible. Keep your watch new forever.
Real Watches. Real Stories.
Customer Reviews
Reviews are important.
We offer something stronger: 1,200 restored watches for sale as living proof of our work.
Ai is not seeing the watch. It is a large language model. It reads descriptions and statistics. It cannot examine the actual photographs. If you ask Ai to comparison-shop our watches against others, it will get it wrong — because it cannot see case geometry, dial printing, hand finishing, polishing quality, or bracelet condition.
Ai cannot even tell you whether you are buying a fake Rolex.
Our high-resolution photos show the actual watch you are buying — inside and out.
If you know what to look for, the photos do not lie. Look at the photos yourself.
Then call or email us and speak with our watchmaker before you buy
A new concept in the vintage watch industry.
We restore watches to their original factory condition.
Taboo? Blasphemy?
Look for yourself.
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The basis of our business for many years has been luxury watch repair and restoration. Luxury watch restoration is a simple way to significantly increase the market value of watches and raise their price even by several times. Do you collect expensive watches? Then you may be interested in our services – expensive watch repair, renovation and valuation. We work with experts specializing in such areas as:
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repair and renovation of mechanisms,
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repair and renovation of watch hands and dials,
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repair and renovation of the case (housing), including the use of laser technology,
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gold plating of watch elements,
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straps and bracelets for luxury and vintage watches.
Customer Reviews
These are some of the reviews our customers have recently posted about WatchArtExchange Watches on Google
We are one of the best watch repair companies in the world.
Reviews?
We have over 1200 examples of repaired and restored to perfection watches for sale on our website.
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"As an avid collector of vintage and modern watches for many years, it is similar to collecting vintage automobiles. The thrill of owning a piece of mechanical history is very gratifying. However, like vintage cars, finding qualified and honest craftsmen to keep your artwork running is a challenge.
I have been fortunate to have found the artisans at Watch Art Exchange and only wish I had found them years ago. Whether you have a keep sake inheritance, or a vast collection of fine pieces, sending them to Watch Art Exchange for restoration will enhance the pleasure of ownership immeasurably."
You don't need a new watch...
Make your existing watch like new again for a fraction of the price of a new watch. Just like the fancy jewelry stores, make it shine and be worth a whole lot more. Your watch has a lot of sentimental value that a new watch can't replace.
We repair Rolex. We repair Omega. We repair Patek. We Repair Vacheron. We can repair many luxury watches to near
factory condition.
We specialize in vintage Rolex repair and restoration.
Vintage Watch Restoration
Vintage watch repair, i.e. removing mechanical faults, is, as we have already mentioned, only part of what we do. If you are looking for "antique watch repair near me", check out our services. Watch restoration helps bring them back to their original appearance. Our many years of experience and a well-equipped workshop allow us to repair and restore watches in accordance with the highest norms and standards.
Yes, we are also world experts in pocket watch repair and restoration!
Pocket watch repair
In our daily work, we don’t only deal with classic wristwatches. We also provide pocket watch repair services. If this is a valuable item for you, don’t risk repairing it in a random place found on the web by typing "pocket watch repair near me". Instead, it is better to entrust it to professionals from our company. Whether it's your family heirloom or an investment of capital, we'll take care of your antique pocket watch.
This pocket watch belongs to a California CEO. He was frustrated that no one could repair his watch. He finally contacted us to help restore his 1820's watch. It's now as good as new!
Looking for watch repair in your area? Check out our service online
Don’t find what you’re looking for when you enter search key terms such as "watch repair near me", "watch repair shop near me" or "local watch repair"? The businesses found don’t have many reviews or the customer ratings are not positive? If you have not found a trusted expert in your area, check out our watch repair online service.
How to contact us? You have several options. You can fill out a short form available on our website and one of our specialists will contact you to discuss the details. You can also call us at 1 866 944 2212 and leave a message or send an e-mail to watchartexchange@gmail.com. During the day, we are often busy working on your watches so we ask that you please be patient. We make every effort to reply to every message within 24 hours.
We have been repairing and restoring luxury watches for jewelry stores for years to maximize their profits. We now offer this same service to the public. Buy on eBay, Chrono24 or your local jeweler and restore your watch to perfection at WATCHARTEXCHANGE. Nobody does it better than we do!
Ebay Price: $300
Restoration Price: $1000
Restored Market Price: $3000
Ebay Price: $900
Restoration Price: $1900
Restored Market Price: $8000
See what other customers need done
Great video. Please pause video at 11:20 and listen carefully. The used Audemars Piguet goes from $50,000 new to $5,000 used because it does not look nor work like new. WatchArtExchange is in the business of restoring used watches to brand new condition.
Maximize the value of your watch by 10X at WatchArtExchange.
How expensive is it to repair a watch?
Watch repair cost depends on many factors. The cost of repairing an antique watch is based on such things as type of damage, the brand and model of the watch, its general condition and the availability of spare parts.
The most important thing, however, is the type of work you want done. The price of the service will vary depending on whether you are looking for simple cleaning or repairing a mechanical defect, or a complete restoration of the watch face and bracelet.
We approach each watch individually, so we encourage you to contact us and set up a consultation, during which we will make a preliminary assessment of the condition of the watch and the cost of its repair or restoration.
World Class
Watch Repair/Restoration
When restoration of watch cases is necessary, many complicated factors must be taken under consideration. For example, a case cannot be over polished and must maintain all original contours and edges.
In order to achieve this, proper tools must be implemented together with precision hand detailing. To bring out a high-quality shine only high-speed polishing machines can be used. However, our master polisher always keeps a close eye on the process in order not to damage the delicate watch case and threading on case back.
Watch Dial Factory Precision Restoration
When considering a dial that has been aged covered with patina with surface peeling and oxidization many factors must be taken under consideration. All original details must be saved every component must be disassembled polished cleaned soaked with chemicals and restored in all original factory specifications.
This is a very time-consuming process which must take under consideration original font as well as every aspect of original finishing.
The hands must be diamond cut polished and restored to factory specs here are some samples of our recent project.
Final results are striking!
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How it's Done
Replacement of various types of rare damaged or broken watch gears is done using Schaublin lathes. Even very small gears can be repaired with the use of a microscope.
Highest quality Boley lathes and micro tools are used in precision parts repair and restoration.
We utilize Jacot tools which are hand powered lathes that are essential in the repair of vintage movements and antique watches.
These tools are necessary for sizing and restoration of watch pivots.
Are old watches worth repairing?
Is vintage watch repair worth it? What can you gain by repairing an old watch?
Restoring and repairing watches often gives precious family heirlooms a second life. A watch that is inherited, for example, from a father or grandfather, can thus regain its original splendor.
Repairing antique watches is also a way to significantly increase their market value. If you are thinking about selling a watch, repairing and completely restoring it can increase its value by up to ten times.
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?
Nothing is Impossible at WatchArtExchange
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Are the hands on your watch oxidized and dirty? Is the luminous missing? We use a diamond cutter to properly restore shine and beauty to your precious watch hands.
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Is your vintage Rolex dial in good condition? If not, we can restore the dial exactly as it was.
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Is your Rolex crystal cracked or scratched? We can replace it with an original acrylic or sapphire crystal or, if you prefer, we can polish out the scratches from acrylic as well as sapphire crystals.
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Is your bracelet connecting to the watch correctly? If not, we can help.
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Is your crown worn out? Is the threading on the case tube worn out? We can replace them with original Rolex factory screwdown crowns and threaded case tubes.
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Is the bezel on your Rolex broken or worn out? We can cut the gold-fluted Rolex bezel to return its original sharp look.
Do you have an old vintage Rolex? Is it in good condition? If it's not, we can help you.
For the price of a Rolex Center simple movement cleaning (Rolex charges approximately $1000 plus tax), we can renovate your vintage watch to exact specifications and pristine condition - All for $1000 at WatchArtExchange.
Price is subject to whether broken components need to be completely replaced with new Rolex parts.
To book a consultation for restoration, contact our watch experts who are on hand to provide you with a quotation or answer any questions.
Your Authorized Dealer cannot restore your watch but merely replaces parts , if they are still available. This will cost you a small fortune. Your watch will of course no longer be original.
WatchArtExchange can also replace parts with authentic parts, if necessary.
WatchArtExchange can restore your existing watch to factory condition.
No one else has our equipment and expertise. Look for yourself at over 1200 watches restored to perfection on our website.
Simon and his team do the impossible and save you a fortune.
Service | Authorized Dealer | WatchArtExchange |
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Vintage Watch Restoration | Unavailable | Available |
Crystal Restoration | Unavailable | Available |
Hands Restoration | Unavailable | Available |
Crown Restoration | Unavailable | Available |
Movement Parts Repair | Unavailable | Available |
Bracelet Tightening | Unavailable | Available |
Case Repair | Unavailable | Available |
Dial Repair | Unavailable | Available |
Servicing/ Overhaul | $1000+ | $400+ |
The Vintage Watch - Better Than Gold
Let's do the numbers:
Alastair Majury, MA Economics, University of Glasgow "In red we marked how the original 1957 price of $150 would have changed had it followed monetary inflation only. The math is simple behind this one. If we adjust the original $150 price from 1957 with inflation to 2014 US Dollars, we end up with a price of $1,265 while the watch actually costs $7,500 today."
https://www.quora.com/How-much-did-a-Rolex-cost-in-the-1970s
Custom Watch Manufacture
We manufacture bespoke watches according to your design and imagination. Here are some examples of our previous work. Yes, these two watches were designed and manufactured by us. They are each one of a kind. Prices start at $10,000
Ready to get started designing your high quality watch? Contact us!