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.
19
Feb
Feb
EBEL watches are making a strong comeback in Thessaloniki through The Watchmaker, the official service center and point of sale. Discover the history, design, and philosophy of a Swiss brand that combines elegance and technical excellence.
17
Feb
Feb
There are watches that do not seek to attract attention—they demand it silently. The Vacheron Constantin Malte Dual Time Regulator belongs to this category. A regulator with dual time function is not simply a design choice; it is a statement of philosophy.
Vacheron Constantin reinterprets the concept of the precision clock, creating a dial where time is divided into independent displays. The experience of reading the time becomes a ritual. The minutes take center stage, the hours become discreet information, and the second time zone adds contemporary practicality.
During servicing at The Watchmaker, the calibre 1206 revealed the architecture that characterises haute horlogerie: a clean layout, high-quality finishing and mechanical logic that serves precision.
The result is not simply a serviced watch. It is the restoration of a philosophy.
12
Feb
Feb
Service on a Vacheron Constantin Phidias GMT, a special model of high watchmaking that combines elegant design with multi-time zone functionality. At The Watchmaker workshop, the mechanism was completely disassembled, cleaned, and serviced, and the case and integrated bracelet were restored, with the aim of returning the watch to its factory specifications in terms of function and aesthetics.
07
Feb
Feb
Wristwatches are one of the most special objects ever created by man. They combine technology, mechanical precision, design, history, and personal expression. For some, they are an everyday tool, for others a piece of jewelry or an investment, and for many, a passion that evolves into a collector's journey. This comprehensive guide was created to answer almost every question you might have!
05
Feb
Feb
Full service on IWC IW391023 “150 Years Edition” with calibre 79320: complete disassembly, cleaning, chronograph mechanism adjustment, and case restoration at The Watchmaker workshop.