Buying a mechanical watch doesn’t end the moment it leaves the display case. On the contrary, that’s when a relationship begins that can last for decades. At The Watchmaker, we choose to work only with companies whose watches we can provide technical support for a lifetime. That’s why service always comes before the sale.
Discover the little-known history of Sicura, the Swiss company that found itself at the center of the Quartz Crisis and was linked to Breitling’s rescue. A journey through vintage Sicura watches from the 1960s and 1970s, as seen through the eyes of a watchmaker.
In this review, we take a closer look at the new Trematic Diver Desert—not through renders and marketing photos, but right on a watchmaker’s workbench.
From the construction of the bezel and the architecture of the crown to the machining of the case, the movement’s regulation, and the quality of the materials, this project demonstrates that a modern diver’s watch can still possess a genuine mechanical character.
This watch doesn't try to replicate the past.
It strives to create its own identity.
Service on a Sinn UTC with Ar-Dehumidifying Technology at The-Watchmaker's workshop.
Complete disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, reassembly, and adjustment of the machine in accordance with Sinn’s factory specifications, as well as a gas-filling procedure to support the Ar-Dehumidifying Technology.
A true German tool watch, designed for reliability in real-world conditions.
The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5035 is one of the most iconic examples of modern haute horlogerie, combining complexity and practicality. For this service, we focused exclusively on the movement, leaving the case and the watch’s authenticity intact. An Annual Calendar movement that operates with precision and requires adjustment only once a year—where technical expertise meets everyday usability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.