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Watch battery replacement
Antique/vintage watch repair
Watch cleaning
Secrète Fine Jewelry provides local watch repair services, from standard maintenance to intricate restorations of antique timepieces. Our horologist brings decades of expertise and meticulous attention to each task. We also have an accomplished escapement-maker on our staff, whose fastidious skills can restore precise, accurate time inside the intricate parts of a high-quality, luxury watch, and who accomplishes the most complex repair and restoration jobs. In addition to expert repairs, we also provide an assortment of maintenance services for our clientele, including watch battery replacement, bracelet sizing, and leather strap replacement. Our watch repair service in Washington DC and Bethesda, includes a warranty for all repairs, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to outstanding quality and service.
Types of watch brands we repair
Maurice Lacroix
Rolex
Aqua Master
Junghans
Jaeger-LeCoultre
TAG Heuer®
and much more
The cost of fixing a watch can vary based on the type of repair it needs, the brand, and whether it’s a luxury or antique timepiece. Basic services like battery replacement or strap adjustments are relatively affordable. More complex repairs depend on the skill level involved, as well as the time and materials needed for repair.
A qualified watch repair technician can provide a more accurate estimate when they examine your watch.
The specific time frame depends on the nature of the repair, the availability of parts, and the watchmaker’s skills. It can take anywhere from an hour for a simple battery replacement to several weeks or months for a complex restoration.
Skilled watch repair technicians can repair nearly every component of a watch, for efficient operation and flawless appearance. Service might include disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, ensuring every part functions properly. The gear train, escapement mechanism, balance wheel, and mainspring can be adjusted or replaced to enhance the watch’s accuracy and longevity. Servicing may include cleaning, lubricating, or fine-tuning movement, along with polishing or replacing the crystal, dial, and hands. Repairs could involve adjusting or replacing the crown, stem, case, and bezel or swapping out gaskets to ensure water resistance. Watch bracelets and clasps can be adjusted or repaired for better fit and functionality.
Come in or contact us today to see how we can help get your favorite watch back in working order!
need even the most difficult mechanical repairs along with more simple repair tasks. To ensure smooth performance, they calibrate watches for precise timekeeping while fine-tuning movement. They perform detailed restoration of vintage and luxury watches which may require crafting or sourcing rare parts. By merging their technical knowledge with precision repair, our master technicians preserve both the functionality and beauty of timepieces.
Find an authority on watches and look for extensive experience with luxury or antique timepieces, who has a proven track record of ensuring watch precision and reliability. Recommendations and reviews will reveal their impeccable reputation in the industry and the community for their expert knowledge of watches and superior customer service.
At Secrète watch repair shops in Bethesda and Washington DC, our professional technicians ensure every repair is completed with the highest quality of craftsmanship for the most reliable and effective results. We curate, sell, and repair many watch brands including Hamilton, Junghans, Bedat & Co, and Maurice LaCroix. At Secrete, we believe all repair and restoration work should be flawless and withstand the test of time.
Need a new watch battery? How about a new band? We can help!
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