Watch Repair Site

What do you do when the straps of your watch come apart?
You could send it for repairs, or simply change the strap.
Or, you could transform that old watch into a stunning bracelet with gemstone beads.
That is exactly what I did with my old watch when it gave way.
The old strap was secured to the watch by 2 holes. One on each side of the watch face. That meant, I could attach my new strap through those holes.
I have a large collection of semi-precious gemstone beads which I use for jewelry making. Rather than using fishing line, I wanted something really strong to hold these precious stones together.
I had a pal who was a dentistry student. In her class, they used very strong stainless steel wires to make braces. She had more than enough wire for her work and could spare me some.
I cut that wire in 2. Each half was enough to go around my wrist. Then I slipped a wire through the hole on one end of the watch and doubled it up, so I could string 2 strands of beads through each half of that wire.
As my watch had a gold face, I chose tiger eyes and orange and yellow topaz for my watch bracelet. I strung the beads through the wire until I was pleased with the look. Then I secured the end of the wires onto a necklace clasp. I did the same with the other wire on the other hole on the other side of the watch and attached the wires to the other side of the necklace clasp.
All done, I had a gorgeous, unique, expensive looking watch to flaunt. No one knew it was from an old watch that would otherwise have been discarded.
You can do the same with an old watch. You can get some strong wires and pliers from a nearby hardware shop. If you see an old or hideous bracelet or necklace that is about to be discarded, just salvage the clasp. You can use these clasps for new watches, bracelets or necklaces. Just improvise with whatever you can find.
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Watch winders are classified based on their prices and functional features. Customers generally prefer a watch winder that offers the most features in the least possible cost. The term of warranty offered is also a major factor in determining the reliability of a watch-winding device. These factors should be considered prior to buying a watch winder.

There are many types of watch bands in the market today. You can find leather watch bands, cloth watch bands, the micro watch bands, the metal watch bands and so on. How do you know which type is good for you? How do you make out which one would suit you and your lifestyle the best? There are a few points that when considered, will give you the answer as to what could the best available choice for you. Choosing the right watch band is somehow like choosing the right outfit for work. You will have to take into consideration a few important factors and then choose form the range that those factors dictate. Some Important Aspects to Consider While Choosing Your Watch Band 1. Comfort – you will, most likely, wear the watch for at least 12 hours every day. Some wear it for more and even round the clock. Needless to say, it has to be comfortable enough to be kept on your hand for so long every day. Hence, the first and foremost factor is to check out how comfortable the band is. 2. Suitability – there are many people out there who love leather watch bands. However, when they wear one, they would break into a rash within an hour. They should definitely discontinue wearing a leather watch strap and shift to micro-leather or any other material which suits their skin better. Hence, suitability is another important aspect to be considered while selecting this accessory. 3. Compatibility with fashion – how fashionable is the wrist band you are thinking of buying or wearing? Does it complement most of your outfits or will it stand out like a sore thumb? Hence, the fashion statement that the wrist band is projecting is important. You will need one that goes with your style and is still not too far away from current trends. 4. Durability – It is important that once you buy a watch band it will last for a reasonable period without giving you any trouble. If you buy a watch band today and within a week it frays off, or it tears or it asks for repairs, you would definitely be annoyed about it. What if your hands go in the water a lot and the strap becomes tarnished or damaged? Therefore, the durability is an important aspect for choosing the right wrist band for you.

Wittnauer watches

When Albert Wittnauer arrived in America he never imagined that one day he would set up his own company which will go on to become a leading watch company. At the age of 16 when reaching America he was already a skilled watchmaker and gained more experience by joining his brother-in-law’s business of Swiss watches. Soon Wittnauer became accustomed with the American lifestyle and started manufacturing watches representing American life standard and style respectively.

Keepsake, heirloom and valuable are words you can expect to hear if you work in the jewelry and watch repair business and it may takes years to become proficient enough at this type of work to be considered a master. You will also have to accept the responsibility of working with other people’s valuable items as though they were your own.

There once was a time when these were two different crafts. Watch repairs were done by one person and jewelry repairs by another. However, in many ways, the two underwent a natural integration as jewelry stores naturally started selling fine watches. People became well versed in jewelry and watch repair.