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Apr
Apr
The Sinn T50 Goldbronze B is not your typical diving watch.
With a Goldbronze 125 case, 500-meter water resistance, and Ar-Dehumidifying technology, it is a modern instrument that evolves alongside time and its owner.
Author Archives: SOTIRIOS
30
Mar
Mar
Service for a Rolex Yacht-Master II with Caliber 4161—one of Rolex’s most complex movements. Regatta chronograph, mechanical memory, and absolute precision at every stage of the service.
26
Mar
Mar
In a market where the prices of collectible watches are constantly rising and the concept of true value is becoming increasingly rare, EBEL’s vintage watches represent one of the most compelling options for the discerning collector. With a distinctive design identity, characteristic cases and dials that stand out, but above all with movements sourced from leading manufacturers such as Zenith and Lemania, EBEL offers a unique combination of aesthetics and watchmaking at prices that are hard to find in this category today. These are watches that aren’t based on hype, but on substance—and that is exactly what makes them so special.
24
Mar
Mar
Service on a Panerai Luminor 372, focusing on the P.3000 movement and ensuring full water resistance. No polishing, with absolute respect for the watch’s authenticity and character.
17
Mar
Mar
Service and restoration of a 2006 Marathon SAR WW194006, one of the last models in the original SAR series before the introduction of the GSAR.
10
Mar
Mar
Service on Omega Seamaster 150m Co-Axial with replacement of hands due to moisture, replacement of gaskets, and polishing of case and bracelet at The Watchmaker workshop in Thessaloniki.
08
Mar
Mar
Service on a Franck Muller Casablanca at The Watchmaker workshop in Thessaloniki. The work involved disassembling the watch, replacing the crown due to corrosion of the stem caused by a loss of water resistance, and carefully restoring the tonneau case with polishing.
01
Mar
Mar
Polishing a luxury watch is not always the right choice. Although it can refresh the appearance and repair damage, every polishing process removes material from the case and may alter the factory lines and edges. In collectible or vintage pieces, excessive restoration can significantly reduce their resale value. The correct approach is conservative and personalized, with respect for the history, geometry, and identity of the watch.
23
Feb
Feb
Marriage is not just a ceremony. It is the moment when two lives come together — and time takes on a different meaning.
That is why, in recent years, we have seen more and more people choosing a watch as a wedding gift. It is not just a simple object. It is something that is worn every day, accompanies important moments, and acquires sentimental value over the years.
At The Watchmaker in Thessaloniki, we have noticed a growing trend:
-wedding gifts for grooms,
-luxury gifts for best men,
-personal gifts for brides,
with one common element — the clock.
When combined with a premium Hirsch strap and personal engraving, the result becomes a unique, timeless symbol.
21
Feb
Feb
There are very few watches that can stand in two worlds at once: in the salon of haute horlogerie and in the field of business. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEAL is one of them.
At a time when most major manufacturers are investing in heritage and elegance, Jaeger-LeCoultre dared to create a tool. Not just a 300-meter diver—but a mechanical instrument with an alarm complication, designed in collaboration with the U.S. Navy SEALs. A watch that doesn't ask for attention; it demands it.
The distinctive compressor locking system, the architecture of the in-house calibre 956, and the industrial geometry of the case combine to create a rare hybrid: haute horlogerie with a tactical identity. And when such a piece arrives at the workshop for a full service, the process is not merely technical — it is an encounter with the mechanical philosophy of one of Switzerland's most important manufacturers.
Because the Master Compressor Diving Alarm is not just another diving watch.
It is proof that complexity can be a tool.