Watch REPAIR BY MAIL
Reach out and discuss
Contact us to share your watch’s needs, and we’ll provide a personalized repair estimate.
Ship and inspect
Safely ship your timepiece to us; we’ll carefully inspect it and confirm the required repairs with you.
Repair and quality control
We will skillfully repair your watch and perform rigorous quality control checks.
Return and inspection
We’ll securely return your restored watch; upon arrival, appreciate its restored elegance and performance.
Services
LARGE INVENTORY SWISS MADE PARTS
Large selection of parts and hardware in house at all times, as well as access to vendors around the world, ensures a timely repair once on the bench should parts be needed, with in house part production being the goal.
CAREFUL EXAMINATION
Careful examination of all parts using a stereo-microscope ensures a timepiece’s health and timekeeping properties.
FINAL TOUCHES TO SET US APART
Allowing a previously loved timepiece to look well taken care of as opposed to “Brand new” (or over polished) can often mean large differences in value.
MINIMUM BENCH FEE
Price for KCW to open your timepiece for anything other than a regular service. Cost of repairs or modifications are in addition to the bench fee.
Price: $150
Most 3 hand watch movements
Rolex/Omega/Breitling, etc
SWISS Overhaul Complete disassembly, manual and machine cleaning, lubrication, gasket replacement, and water pressure test timing calibration to COSC standards.
Price: $550
Case/Bracelet Refinishing
Polish, Brush, grain. Can include laser welding for additional material as needed.
Inquire for pricing
Modified or Custom Watches/Requested Mods
Previous modifications, service, and tampering will be obvious upon examination – and no work will be performed on such timepieces. Please submit a detailed request including all watch information and requested modification.
Prices are quoted per request at a *starting* price
CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENTS such as Rolex 4130
Includes full disassembly of movement, machine cleaning, visual inspection under microscope, complete assembly and lubrication with Moebius Oil only. Also includes extensive documentation and regulation. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Price: $650
Dial Swap
Opening movement, removing hands, dial, replacing dial, ensuring proper function of date wheel, resetting hands to midnight, recasing, regulating.
Price: $150
Crystal Installation/Bezel Install
Swapping or upgrade of bezel and/or crystal (additional fee for upgrade).
Price: $150
Movement Swap
Remove watch from case, remove dial, hands, date wheel (if necessary), reassemble and test.
Price: $150-$200
PRecision is Our Craft
At Keystone ChronoWorks, precision is more than just a standard; it is our craft. With every intricate wheel, gear, and hand in a watch representing a piece of a meticulously crafted puzzle, we understand the utmost importance of precision. We blend traditional watchmaking practices with modern techniques and tools, ensuring every element is perfectly synchronized, every timepiece finely tuned. For us, precision is a manifestation of our dedication, our attention to detail, and our unwavering commitment to excellence in horology. When you entrust your watch to Keystone ChronoWorks, you’re not just getting a service – you’re experiencing the craft of precision.
TEStimonials
Tear down reports and keeping you up-to-date on the repair - you know every aspect of the service during the process.
I will continue to use Keystone Chrono Works for years to come!
The lab/shop is complete with the latest watchmaking equipment and tools. They also have an excellent parts supply which means your watch gets fixed with only the best available OEM (or custom) parts.
A nice touch - as your watch is opened, pictures are taken through the microscope so you can see failed parts, dirty movements, scratched crystals . . . etc., etc., nothing but top quality service here !
It seems as though there is no job too big, or small for Keystone Chrono Works, and I highly recommend - 5 stars.
This is the only place I trust with my watches, and for a good reason. Whether it’s a repair, movement service, or a fresh polishing, the results are consistently outstanding. Every watch I’ve sent to Keystone Chronoworks has come back looking brand new.
Michael’s expertise in vintage Rolex watches is truly remarkable. His knowledge and recommendations are truly at an expert level.
If you’re looking for a highly skilled, consistently reliable watchmaker, Michael McNair at Keystone Chronoworks is the one to go to. Highly recommend!
Hours
by Appointment