Maker Mends Ltd Watch Department can service and repair
most makes of watches.
Watches
Diagram of Watch Parts
Button and Stem
Watch Bracelets - This refers to the part of the watch that
includes the strap and the clasp. It is usually fitted to
the watch by spring lugs or soldered directly on to the case.
If the bracelet is made of gold , silver or platinum we are
able to repair or replace most sections. Clasps can be repaired
by rebuilding worn sections, replacing missing parts, adding
features such as safety clasps, we can also extend ladders. We
can recondition worn bracelets by tightening any loose links
and finish the surface of the bracelet to look like new. We
can, in most cases, repair the actual links of the bracelet.
Where a bracelet is badly damaged normally at the case or
clasp end, we can either solder solid or remove the damaged
area and add extensions either side of the clasp. When a bracelet
is too short we can also lengthen it. These processes require
an estimate.
Metal bracelets -
with non precious metals such as Stainless
Steel, Gold Plated and Silver Plated, if the parts are available,we
can adjust the length of most bracelets by either removing
or adding links. We can replace the bracelet if badly damaged,
repair or replace the clasp. We can replace spring lugs and
their covers. We can attach safety chains.
Lugs -These are the extensions that attach the bracelet to the case, they sometimes snap off or wear.
These can be rebuilt or replaced.
Watch case- We can replace most buttons and stems,
watch glass and where necessary whole watch movements both mechanical(non battery) and quartz (battery powered).
We can overhaul, repaint dials, replace hands and refit
loose batons(numbers).
Watch glass- We can cut our own shaped glasses as well as supply standard round mineral glass and perspex.
Batteries/Resealing- We can replace batteries and also reseal the case
to make water resistant on those watches designed for this.
The gasket is replaced and the watch is placed in a dry pressure
testing chamber which is programmed to seal the watch at the
level required. A certificate showing the water resistance
depth is issued with every watch that is resealed.
Dive Watches-
With our recently installed ROXER NATATOR 125 wet pressure tester we are now able to pressure test and reseal Dive Watches and many of the leading watch brands that include, Rolex, Tag, Omega, Breitling and Cartier to the manufacturers specification up to 125 bar (1,250 metres).

CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO OF A DIVE WATCH PRESSURE TEST.
Overhaul- Firstly the movement comes out of the case, the hands and dial are removed. With a mechanical watch the mainspring is let down to take the power off, with a quartz watch the battery is removed. Then the movement is stripped down i.e. train wheels are removed, motion work and date work taken off. With a mechanical watch the balance has it's end stones and jewel hole's removed.
After that every part is examined for wear (at this point any worn parts are replaced with new) the parts are put into a watch basket and cleaned in a watch cleaning machine. After this process the watch is re-assembled and oiled and then put on a timer to regulate and put on "beat".
The movement is then put back into the case and bench tested.
Prestige Watch refurbishment- The department provides a prestige
Watch Case and Bracelet refurbishment service. All makes including Rolex, Tag, Omega, Breitling, and Cartier can be made to look like new.
Retailers who sell pre-owned prestigious watches will benefit from our service as a refurbished watch that has been returned to its original or close to its original condition will command a better price.
Retailers can offer the service to their customers who own prestigious watches that may have scratched or damaged case/bracelet and would like it returned to its original or close to its original condition when first purchased.
UK service centre- Maker Mends Ltd is also the UK service centre for several major international watch brands. We manage and distribute their warranty and out of warranty servicing.
If you are a watch distributor that needs a UK based service centre please contact
please contact Simon Amey:
Tel: 01268 564657
Email: simon.amey@makermends.com
Fax: Attn Simon Amey 01268- 546100