Pocket watch repair recommendation?

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Permalink Reply by AndrewAW1 on April 21, 2021 at 17:00

You could try these https://www.alsalwatches.com/

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Permalink Reply by Charlie on April 22, 2021 at 8:13

I use a watch shop in Midhurst, they are called J E Allnutt & Sons they are excellent website is littlecogs.com

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Permalink Reply by Matt on April 23, 2021 at 11:26

Thanks all, great suggestions. Will pop into the Green Lanes spot, but presume pocket watch repair is a distinct skill so will contact the other two. Appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by elfi jenkins on April 23, 2021 at 11:35

I found that the Green Lane chap really knows his stuff when needing repairs about 5 years ago. I think he has been doing this all his life if I remember the conversation correctly.

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Permalink Reply by Matt on April 23, 2021 at 11:43

Thanks Elfi, will definitely be giving him first option on the repair!

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Permalink Reply by AndrewAW1 on April 23, 2021 at 12:27

I think the main issue is getting hold of the spares rather than the skills required.

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Permalink Reply by Don on April 23, 2021 at 19:44

Not local, but I’ve used The Watch Service Centre in Clerkenwell Road (www.watchservicecentreclerkenwell.co.uk) for servicing and repair of my very elderly wristwatch for years. John Lloyd is one of the few remaining specialists in what used to be the centre of London’s watchmaking and repair trade, and I’m sure he’d be able to help. Restricted opening hours and a tiny shop, so check the website first, but latest post says he was reopening last week.

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