New face on the High Street – Watch Doctors. Timepiece repair specialists come to Thame

Clock the new watch repairer in town

Buying, selling and repairing classic timepieces at Watch Doctors in Thame.

Based in Tring and established in 1984, Watch Doctors are now bringing their highly experienced, and fully trained watch technicians (affiliated to the British Horological Institute) to Thame. The watch technicians have been Swiss trained with the prestigious watch brands that they repair, and accredited by the watch manufacturers.

A watch is far more than a simple device to tell the time. It is a work of art, a valuable collectable and a precision instrument that needs looking after.

A warm welcome awaits you at Watch Doctors. Here you can discover and discuss your wonderful timepieces, that can be repaired on the premises. These can be brand new or second hand.

All brands can be repaired at Watch Doctors who are fully trained to repair quality watches including Rolex, Cartier, Tag Heuer, Omega, Longines, Citizen, Gucci and Raymond Weil.

A quality watch usually contains over 160 parts. In order to keep your watch reacting and performing in peak condition, it will require a service every three to five years. At Watch Doctors, they are solely dedicated to high quality timepieces and ensuring each timepiece is restored to it’s best possible performance and accuracy.

As you would expect at Watch Doctors, a service is thoroughly professional. Each service includes:

• Dismantling of case
• Dismantling of movement
• Ultrasonic cleaning of case and bracelet (where appropriate)
• Oiling of components and cleaning of movement
• Testing of gaskets and replacement where necessary
• Re-assembly of dial and hands
• Re-assembly of watch
• Full water resistance & pressure tests
• 5 day mechanical test
• Repair bracelet/ clasp (where applicable)
• Polish glass
• 1 Year Guarantee

You can call in for an on the spot assessment. In most cases the team will replace watch batteries and re seal your watch while you wait. You don’t want to be parted with your beautiful watch for long, so they provide practically all other watch repairs within 10 days. Minor repairs are usually completed within 24 hours.

Watch Doctors can value your watch for insurance purposes and will also purchase your watch, should you wish to sell.

So, wether you want to buy, sell, or repair your prized watch, a visit to Watch Doctors is time well spent.

See also their online Watch Store that’s devoted to classic, timeless models and military timepieces.

www.watchdoctors.co.uk

Opening 28th November

44 Upper High Street,
Thame
OX9 4DW
01844 885520

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