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Old Pocket Watch

  • 12-01-2021 9:37pm
    #1
    hammerdub
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭


    I have just taken possession of my grandfather's pocket watch (half hunter) . It would be in need of service/repair. I am looking for recommendations of a good reputable watch repair specialist. Any help appreciated. I live in Meath but I'm open to travel. Thanks.


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  • #2
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Paging Wibbs, paging Wibbs.


  • #3
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,051 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    There's this chap who has gotten very good reviews. Based in the midlands IIRC. https://thevintagewatch.net/ but the site is returning a database error. Hopefully a temporary thing. There's also https://watchfix.ie/watch-service-dublin/ based in Dublin. I don't know if they do pocketwatches and for such a large outfit I don't know anybody who has had a service with them. Maybe someone here has?

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



  • #4
    hitemfrank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    John Donohoe is the guy at thevintagewach.net

    His email is/was wordpress@thevintagewatch.net

    A little pricey but got a couple of old watches sorted out for me.


  • #5
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,427 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Wibbs wrote: »
    There's this chap who has gotten very good reviews. Based in the midlands IIRC. https://thevintagewatch.net/ but the site is returning a database error. Hopefully a temporary thing. There's also https://watchfix.ie/watch-service-dublin/ based in Dublin. I don't know if they do pocketwatches and for such a large outfit I don't know anybody who has had a service with them. Maybe someone here has?

    ive had some work down with chris at watchfix. Pretty solid experience. He will take items by post and send back. His office is a little awkward to get to in town.


  • #6
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,051 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    If you don't mind me asking M, what were Watchfix's ballpark prices for a service?

    (thevintagewach.net is up again)

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  • #7
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,427 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Wibbs wrote: »
    If you don't mind me asking M, what were Watchfix's ballpark prices for a service?

    (thevintagewach.net is up again)

    i actually didnt get a service.. i got a crystal replaced on a speedmaster. i provided the crystal.. can't remember exactly - might have been 80 euro or something around that.


  • #8
    Gorteen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Gorteen


    hitemfrank wrote: »
    John Donohoe is the guy at thevintagewach.net

    His email is/was wordpress@thevintagewatch.net

    A little pricey but got a couple of old watches sorted out for me.

    I brought an old watch to John in Kilkenny a couple of years ago. I didn't think he was expensive for the repair and service my watch needed. He also gave me good advice on selling the watch.


  • #9
    RMDrive
    Registered Users Posts: 549 ✭✭✭RMDrive


    Wibbs wrote: »
    If you don't mind me asking M, what were Watchfix's ballpark prices for a service?

    (thevintagewach.net is up again)


    Got this information from Chris a few days ago:
    "Service on an automatic watch starts at €280 and polish start at €100"


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