● Bench Services
Three Defined Scopes of Work
Movement servicing, case and dial restoration, and archive-grade overhaul for complicated calibres — each carried out in full, with no abbreviated steps and no substitutions without agreement.
The Workshop Approach
Every piece that enters Horolume goes through the same intake sequence: the watchmaker runs it on the timegrapher, notes the current rate and amplitude, examines the case condition, and writes a signed condition register before any work begins. The register records what will be done, what will not, and what would require a separate discussion to add.
This approach is consistent across all three service types. The scope and timeline differ; the documentation practice does not.
Parts are sourced from the calibre's original supply chain where possible. When a part is no longer available, it is fabricated rather than substituted. Lubricants are applied by grade and application point, and both are recorded in the service document.
On completion, the timegrapher runs again. Both before and after printouts accompany the piece. For cases that have been serviced, a pressure test is run and logged.
SVC-001
Movement Service & Regulation
A full strip-down of the calibre, ultrasonic cleaning of the train and barrel, fresh lubrication at the required viscosities, and timing adjustment across five positions. Suited to owners of mechanical or automatic-winding wristwatches that have gone four or more years without a bench service.
Typical bench time
RM 480
Enquire About This ServiceProcess Steps
01
Intake & Register
Timegrapher reading and condition register signed
02
Strip & Clean
Full disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning of all components
03
Lubricate & Set
Lubricants applied by grade, timing adjusted across five positions
04
Verify & Return
Final timegrapher printout, pressure test, case resealed
SVC-002
Case, Dial & Bracelet Restoration
Careful refinishing of the case and bracelet with the original brushed and polished geometry preserved rather than softened, plus dial cleaning and relumed hands where the owner asks for it. Aimed at collectors bringing in vintage or inherited pieces where character matters more than a factory-new surface.
Typical bench time
RM 1,650
Enquire About This ServiceProcess Steps
01
Scope Agreement
Owner selects finish level and any steps to exclude
02
Disassembly & Photo
Case and bracelet stripped, photographed in current condition
03
Refinishing
Brushed and polished surfaces restored to original geometry
04
Pressure Test & Return
New gaskets fitted, pressure verified, final photographs taken
SVC-003
Archive-Grade Overhaul — Complicated Timepieces
Bench work for chronographs, perpetual calendars, repeaters and other multi-function calibres, carried out one piece at a time by a single watchmaker. Written for long-term custodians of family or reference pieces who want the movement documented as thoroughly as it is serviced.
Typical bench time
RM 4,550
Enquire About This ServiceProcess Steps
01
Intake
Timegrapher, condition register signed
02
Archive
Component photography before disassembly
03
Overhaul
Strip, clean, fabricate parts as needed, lubricate
04
14-Day Log
Rate and amplitude measured daily, data recorded
05
Bound Record
Service document compiled and delivered with the watch
Choosing the Right Scope
Most pieces need one of these three scopes. Some need a combination, agreed at intake.
| What is needed | Movement Service | Case & Dial | Archive Overhaul |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch running slow or gaining significantly | |||
| No service in 4+ years | |||
| Case scratches, worn bracelet links | |||
| Cracked or fogged crystal | |||
| Chronograph, calendar, or minute repeater | |||
| Family or collector piece needing documentation |
Not certain which scope applies? Describe the piece in the enquiry form and the watchmaker will advise after intake.
Service Pricing
SVC-001
Movement Service
RM 480
- Full strip and ultrasonic clean
- Lubrication at rated viscosities
- Five-position timing adjustment
- Fresh gasket set and pressure test
- 12 months workmanship period
SVC-002
Case & Dial Restoration
RM 1,650
- Original geometry preserved
- Dial cleaning and hand relume (optional)
- Crystal replacement where fitting
- Stage-by-stage photography
- Pressure verification
SVC-003
Archive-Grade Overhaul
RM 4,550
- Complicated calibres only
- Component photographic archive
- Parts fabricated where unavailable
- 14-day rate and amplitude log
- Bound service record returned
Unusual calibres are quoted after bench assessment. Standard prices apply to the majority of Swiss and Japanese wristwatch movements.
Shared Technical Standards
Handling Protocol
All pieces are handled with anti-static gloves. Movement holders are sized to the calibre to prevent case damage on the bench.
Demagnetisation
Every movement is passed through the demagnetiser at intake and again after service. Magnetisation is a frequent cause of unexplained rate deviation.
Secure Storage
Pieces in service are stored individually in padded trays in a locked cabinet. Owner details and piece identifiers are recorded separately from the physical storage location.
Lubricant Storage
All lubricants are stored in temperature-controlled conditions and replaced according to manufacturer shelf-life schedules. No lubricant past its stated shelf life is used.
Rate Tolerance
Target for standard movements is ±15 seconds per day after regulation. Some calibres, particularly older pocket-watch-derived wristwatch movements, will not achieve this; the achievable rate is noted in the service record.
Owner Communication
Enquiries receive a response within one working day. Archive-grade jobs receive fortnightly progress notes. Owners are contacted promptly if the scope needs to change.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Describe the piece and what you are noticing — make, calibre reference if known, how long since the last service. The watchmaker will advise after intake.
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