The Vintage Watch Restoration Journey

Welcome to my space where I detail my vintage watch restoration process while offering useful observations, advice and tips for fellow watchmakers or those who might be thinking about giving watchmaking a try.

This content is organized below into several different sections covering various stages or aspects of the end-to-end restoration process.

Note: links to pending content are greyed out.

Close-up of a watch movement mechanism with gears and metal components in a clamp, with tweezers.

Stop 1: Watch Movement Servicing and Restoration

Close-up of a mechanical watch movement with a small instrument applying oil to the gears.

Stop 2: Watch Tuning and Regulation

A hand holding a watch case near a polishing machine with a rotating wheel.

Stop 3: Watch Case Restoration