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.
Category Archives: REPAIRS
Watch Repairs
At The Watchmaker workshop, we undertake specialized repairs of high-end and contemporary watches, with absolute respect for the construction and history of each mechanism. From mechanical and automatic watches to chronographs and complex complications, every repair is carried out according to the manufacturer's specifications, using genuine spare parts and strict quality control.
With many years of experience and official partnerships/authorizations with selected brands, we offer reliable solutions for fault diagnosis, complete service, restoration of function, and aesthetic renewal, ensuring the long-term reliability and value of your watch.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
