A Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph with Caliber 751 on The-Watchmaker’s workbench provides the opportunity to explore the history of “watchmaking by watchmakers” and to highlight why proper maintenance requires more than just a perfectly adjusted movement: access to replacement parts, replacement of gaskets, and certified water resistance tests.
The historic Swiss company EBEL is opening a new chapter in its history. François-Paul Journe, Chanel, and Pierre Jacques are behind the agreement for the Movado Group to acquire 95% of the company, raising expectations for a dynamic return to haute horlogerie. From the golden age of the Sport Classic and 1911 collections to today’s change in ownership, we examine EBEL’s rich heritage and the prospects shaping its future.
A 1968 Rolex Submariner 5513 “Meters First” arrives at The-Watchmaker’s workbench for service. Through this particular watch, we explore the history of the legendary 5513, the significance of the early “Meters First” dials, and, above all, the fine line between proper mechanical maintenance and excessive restoration, which can strip a vintage watch of its authenticity and collectible value.
Through the servicing of an Omega Calibre 3861, we explore more than 50 years of evolution: from the Lemania 1873 and the legendary 861 to the 1861/1863 and the modern Co-Axial Master Chronometer. What does the 3861 gain, and why does the new technology make servicing more demanding?
An unusual gold IWC arrives at our workshop for appraisal, and at first glance, its value seems to stem mainly from its weight of approximately 130 grams and the fact that it is crafted from 18K gold. But when the watch is opened, a hidden engraving changes everything. A 1961 IWC Caliber 8531, the name P. Bruhin – Schwyz, and a dedication marking the completion of an apprenticeship lead us to a Swiss family of watchmakers with a history dating back to 1848 — and ultimately to the 92-year-old man to whom the watch belonged and from whom it had been stolen decades earlier. A true story that proves that some watches don’t just measure time. They carry it with them.
Discover the new Sicura HEXA 400 through an in-depth feature by The-Watchmaker. The history of Sicura, the evolution of the 1968 Diver 400, and a comprehensive technical analysis of the new Swiss diver’s watch.
At The Watchmaker’s workshop in Thessaloniki, we provide service and repairs for Audemars Piguet watches, with access to the company’s technical manuals and the ability to source replacement parts when needed. In this video, we showcase an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver and the philosophy that guides our approach to servicing high-end timepieces.
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.