One bench · One watch at a time
Vintage mechanical watches, serviced by hand.
Every watch here was taken apart, cleaned, lubricated, regulated and tested on my bench before it was offered. Condition is described plainly, flaws included.
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On the bench
In progress now. These aren't for sale yet. Photos show each watch as it arrived, before restoration, and don't reflect the finished quality.
How to buy
Simple terms, stated up front.
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Pick a watch
Open a watch and tap Buy now. No button on a listing? Message me on Instagram or by email with the watch ID. The first confirmed message gets it.
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Check out securely
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe and enter your shipping address. Ground shipping with tracking is included anywhere in the US. Watches $500 and up ship with a signature required.
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It's yours
Each watch is one of one. Once your payment goes through, it's sold and you get a receipt by email. Buying by message instead? PayPal, Venmo or Zelle, due 24 hours after shipping details are confirmed. I don't hold watches.
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It ships next business day
Packed carefully and sent out the next business day. If I'm traveling, I'll tell you before you buy.
All sales are final. That's why every listing names the work done and the flaws I can see. If something isn't clear from the photos, ask before you buy and I'll answer plainly.
Recently sold
Watches that have gone to new owners.
From the wrist
What buyers said once their watch arrived.
Questions
If yours isn't here, just ask.
What does "serviced" mean here?
The movement was taken apart, cleaned, lubricated, reassembled, regulated and tested on my bench. Each listing names the specific work done and the timing results where I have them.
Is the watch water resistant?
Treat every vintage watch as not water resistant unless its listing says otherwise. Old gaskets and crowns aren't something to trust around water, so keep it dry: no swimming, showering or dishwashing.
Can you hold a watch for me?
No. The first completed checkout gets the watch. If you buy by message instead, the first confirmed message gets it and payment is due 24 hours after shipping details are confirmed. After that, the next buyer gets a shot.
How do I pay?
On the site, by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe. If you'd rather message me, PayPal, Venmo or Zelle works too, and I'll send the details once we've confirmed the watch and shipping.
Do you ship outside the US?
No, I ship within the United States only. Ground shipping with tracking is included to any US address. Expedited shipping isn't offered. Watches $500 and up ship with a signature required.
Can I return a watch?
All sales are final. That's why every listing describes the work done and the flaws I can see. If something isn't clear from the photos, ask before you buy and I'll answer plainly.
Can I see more photos?
Yes. Message me with the watch ID and what you'd like to see, and I'll send more photos.
About the bench
I've always liked fixing and making things. Restoring watches started as a way to give friends and family something with a story behind it, and it grew from there.
Every watch I sell, I serviced myself: disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, regulated and tested, then described honestly. Vintage Omegas are my favorite, but anything with a good movement and a story gets a look.
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