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Watch Repair
I have a watch that was given to me by my parents when I was a child. I want to give it to my child, but it has stopped working. Where can I go to get a mechanical, spring wound watch fixed these days? Thanks!
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Hello,
Your only really bet is to go to a watch-repair place. Obvious, I know. But also ask shoe-repair/belt-repair places if they do it. Often, Key-cutters may also have facilities to fix watches. Jewelers may also be an option. You can check a phone book, or google for local businesses.
Be sure however, that they are a well established business. You don't want to risk such a sentimental item with a newbie to the trade. I know that we all have to start somewhere, but why risk it?
Look for family run businesses also. This is because, the same family have probably been doing the same job for generations, and so even the youngest child probably started learning the trade by watching 'papa' fix watches. Maybe I'm getting a bit too romantic about this. Just be sure you take it to someone who knows what they're doing. Don't also settle on someone because they are cheap. They may also use a cheap part, and watches are delicate, complicated things. That part may easily mess the whole watch up.
In short: Check small, local businesses that have been running for a while. Don't settle on price, and look for quality.
Good luck! :)
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