1968 manual chronograph
Full movement service / case untouched
01 / Independent watch atelier
Timekeeping is mechanical memory.
A fictional watchmaker whose website behaves like an exploded movement: parts, tolerances, history and service.
We repair watches to preserve how they were meant to age.
Movement service, case restoration and archival documentation for mechanical watches with personal or historical value.
03 / Bench work
01MOVEMENTDisassembly, cleaning, lubrication, regulation
02CASEConservative refinishing and seal work
03DIAL + HANDSStabilisation before cosmetic intervention
04ARCHIVESerial research, photographs and service record
04 / Service sequence
01Receive
02Inspect
03Quote
04Service
05Regulate
06Return
05 / Bench records
1984 diver
Crown tube repair / pressure test / bracelet rebuild
1930 pocket watch
Mainspring fabricated / dial stabilised
+4s
target daily variance
72h
post-service observation
31
years combined bench work
1
photo record per service
07 / Bench
01M. ValeWatchmaker
02R. ChenCase specialist
03A. NcubeArchive + intake
09 / Before service
01 / Do you service modern watches?
A production atelier would document estimates, warranties, parts policy and insurance terms.
02 / Will you polish the case?
A production atelier would document estimates, warranties, parts policy and insurance terms.
03 / How long does a service take?
A production atelier would document estimates, warranties, parts policy and insurance terms.
04 / Are replaced parts returned?
A production atelier would document estimates, warranties, parts policy and insurance terms.
05 / Can you source obsolete components?
A production atelier would document estimates, warranties, parts policy and insurance terms.
10 / Book intake