Before-and-after timegrapher readings with every service
REDBEARDHorology
hero · hands at the bench, raking light, loupe
Watch service & repair

Your watch, on our bench.

Servicing, regulation and restoration of mechanical watches. Every job is measured on the timegrapher before and after, and photographed at each stage.

01Services

4–8 weeks on the bench, depending on parts.
Full service
6–8 weeks

Complete disassembly, ultrasonic clean, inspection of every part, lubrication, regulation in six positions.

Movement overhaulGaskets replacedPressure test where ratedBefore and after timegrapher readings12-month service warranty
From $350 · quoted after inspection
Regulation & timing
1–2 weeks

For a healthy movement running fast or slow. Rate and beat error adjusted, demagnetised.

DemagnetiseRate and beat error adjustmentSix-position readings
$85 · fixed price
Pressure test & gaskets
1 week

Case back, crown and crystal gaskets replaced, dry pressure tested to rated depth.

Gasket setDry pressure testWritten result
$60 · fixed price
Crystal replacement
2–3 weeks

Acrylic, mineral or sapphire, fitted to the original specification where available.

Sourced crystalFittingPressure test
From $90 · quoted after inspection
Vintage restoration
8–12 weeks

For watches that have stopped, been dropped, or sat in a drawer for decades. Parts sourced or made.

Full serviceParts and donor sourcingCase and bracelet refinish on requestPhoto log of every stage
From $500 · quoted after inspection

02How it works

01
Request received

Tell us about the watch and what it is doing.

02
Accepted

We confirm and send insured shipping instructions.

03
Received at the bench

We log it, photograph it and confirm by email.

04
Inspection report ready

Readings, photos and a quote if one is needed.

05
Ready — payment due

Final readings, photos and a payment link.

06
Shipped back to you

Returned insured, with tracking.

03What you receive

A report for every watch: six-position readings on the way in, the same six on the way out, and photographs of what we found.

Sample: Tudor Oyster Prince, cal. 390. Full service.

As received
Rate−49s/d
Delta22s
Amplitude208°
Beat error1.2ms
After service
Rate+1s/d
Delta7s
Amplitude286°
Beat error0.3ms
PositionRate inRate outAmp inAmp outBE inBE out
DU−38+2205°281°0.90.2
DD−41+3210°290°0.80.2
3U−52−1180°262°1.10.3
6U−47+4184°265°1.00.2
9U−55±0178°260°1.20.3
12U−60−3172°255°1.20.3