swiss
watch repair is not much different
than any other watch repairs in the sense that all watches work on the same
basic mechanism. Repairing the mechanical movement, which is the spring-loaded motor
that runs and regulates the timepiece require training and a level of skill.
Also different watches specialize in different features. That is what sets them
apart.
A Swiss
watch repair can basically be differentiated in two namely external repairs or
internal repairs. External repairs like scratch fixing, fixing crystals,
changing the bracelet or wrist band is still easy and does not need much of an
expertise. This can be done by you at your home with some basic watch tools and
guidance. However, what needs professional skill is the internal watch repair
job. For any such repair job contact a watchmaker trained for Swiss watches.
Swiss watches have extremely intricate interiors and are very complex to work
with. Most watch malfunctions occur due to a dirty or dry watch movement. This
means the watch is not broken but that it needs cleaning. Repairing or cleaning
movement is not for novice hobbyists. Take a community college, vocational or
online watchmaking course before tackling complex repairs. Limit repairs to
minor tasks on vintage watches. Contemporary watches need special tools and are
too complex to disassemble and assemble without experience and skill. The
reliability of Swiss watches is beyond compare. Make sure you understand the
workings of the watch before driving in a pair of tweezers to set something
right.
