Understanding Watch Repairs
At Sangamon Watches Repair Services Center, we take great pride in restoring watches to their optimal performance, whether it's a vintage pocket watch or a modern timepiece. Our skilled watchmakers bring years of expertise and a passion for horology to every repair, ensuring your watch functions as it was designed to. Below, we break down some essential aspects of watch repairs, including adjustments and maintenance, to give you an easy-to-understand overview of what makes your timepiece tick.
What Does "Adjustment" Mean in Watch Repairs?
When a watch movement is marked as "adjusted," it refers to the specific refinements made to ensure the watch keeps accurate time under varying conditions. There are several types of adjustments that our watchmakers at Sangamon Watches Repair Services Center may perform, depending on your watch's needs. These include adjustments for temperature, position, and isochronism.
Adjustments to Temperature: Keeping Time in Any Weather
Watches, especially older or high-grade models, need to be adjusted to maintain accuracy in different temperatures. Changes in temperature can affect the metal components inside the watch, particularly the balance wheel and hairspring. A temperature-compensated balance wheel is designed with two different metals that respond to heat and cold in a way that keeps the watch running consistently. As the temperature rises or falls, these metals work together to counterbalance changes in the hairspring's tension, allowing the watch to keep accurate time.
Adjustments to Position: Accurate Time No Matter How You Wear It
Position adjustments ensure that your watch keeps the same time whether it's laying flat, upright, or on its side. This adjustment is essential for watches used in active environments, like railroad watches or those used in aviation. Our watchmakers can adjust your watch to maintain accuracy across various positions, ensuring it functions properly no matter how it’s worn.
There are typically six positions a watch can be adjusted to, including dial up, dial down, and several stem positions. Watches adjusted to multiple positions are often high-grade timepieces designed to meet the needs of professionals requiring absolute precision.
Adjustment to Isochronism: Consistent Timekeeping Between Windings
Isochronism adjustments ensure your watch runs at the same rate throughout its power reserve, regardless of how much energy is left in the mainspring. Without this adjustment, a watch may run fast when fully wound and slow as the power winds down. By fine-tuning the hairspring, our experts at Sangamon Watches Repair Services Center can ensure your watch keeps time consistently from full wind to when it needs winding again.
The Importance of Movement Overhaul
Over time, even the best-maintained watches will require a movement overhaul. This involves disassembling the movement, cleaning all components, lubricating the necessary parts, and adjusting the movement for precision. At Sangamon Watches Repair Services Center, we offer full movement overhauls to ensure your timepiece functions as it did when it was first built. Whether it’s a modern automatic watch or a vintage pocket watch, we have the skills to bring your watch back to life.
Caring for Your Vintage Watch
Owning a vintage watch is like owning a piece of history. However, these timepieces require special care. Regular maintenance, cleaning, and proper storage can go a long way in preserving your watch's functionality. Our team at Sangamon Watches Repair Services Center is experienced in handling delicate vintage watches and providing the care they need to continue running smoothly for years to come.
Why Choose Sangamon Watches Repair Services Center?
At Sangamon Watches Repair Services Center, we combine state-of-the-art technology with traditional craftsmanship to provide high-quality watch repair services for all makes and models. From luxury brands like Rolex and Cartier to everyday watches like TAG Heuer and Movado, our team is equipped to handle any repair or restoration. We also offer fast turnaround times, competitive pricing, and a nationwide mail-in service for added convenience.
No matter what your watch repair needs are, you can trust Sangamon Watches Repair Services Center to deliver expert service that will keep your timepiece ticking for generations.
Contact Us for Fast, Professional Watch Repairs
Whether you need an emergency repair or a full movement overhaul for your Wittnauer or Bulova watch, Sangamon Watches Repair Center is here to help. Please contact us today to schedule your service or take advantage of our nationwide mail-in repair options for secure and fast service.
Disclaimer:
Sangamon Watch Company and Sangamon Watches Repair Center are independent service providers, except for the Sangamon brand. We are not affiliated with any other watch brands or their parent companies. All brand names, trademarks, and logos mentioned, aside from Sangamon, are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for the purpose of identifying the products and services we provide.