Repairing the Unrepairable: A Beautiful Medana Tank Watch
A new customer contacted me recently with an apparently “unrepairable” vintage Medana trench watch.
Every watch we repair is subjected to a careful inspection. In a full service we will take apart every component of the watch, carefully and thoroughly clean the parts and then reassemble and lubricate the movement to get it working in tip-top condition
We are a Father & Son watch repair business, providing high-quality, low cost watch repair services. We make no apologies for the fact that we’re a highly skilled and well-equipped team who share a passion for watches of all ages, shapes and sizes. We’ve spent hundreds of hours honing our craft and we’re always delighted to make our skills available to customers.
ExcellentBased on 22 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Philip Cronin3 October 2024Without a shadow of a doubt this is the best experience that I have had of having anything mended/restored let alone a watch. Tim restored a defunct 1916 IWC Trench Watch which had had no care or attention paid to it for well over 50 years to its original working glory. An extraordinary achievement by any measure. I am delighted and cannot recommend his services more highly. Absolutely fantastic experience and communication well beyond the call of duty. I will be sending more "projects" to The Timesavers assured in the knowledge that they will be in honest and expert hands.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Darren Scutt1 October 2024Fantastic service from Tim, very professional and very knowledgeable, done an a top job on my Tag Monaco, feels like a new watch again and at a price that doesn't break the bank, comes highly recommended by me 👍Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Owlmack.alan@gmail.com Mastersafe22 September 2024Absolutely brilliant watch service on my complicated 7a28 seiko quartz chronograph very professional and helpful every thing is set up as it should be easy payment system definitely recommend and totally trustworthy.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Tim Watts4 September 2024Excellent service at a very reasonable cost. Great packaging and comms and the watch was returned in perfect working order. Highly recommended and I will be using them again.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Anton Metro2 September 2024Expert, attentive, excellent value for money. Not only did he fix the watch and put it back together better than what it was before, he took the time to explain the key steps he took, what needed replacing, what needed cleaning, etc., to bring my watch back to proper order. Will use again.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.John Millar31 August 2024It's almost difficult to find the words to describe how pleased I am with The time Savers. I entrusted my grandfather's 70(ish) years old watch to them in a rather sorry state. It needed parts of the movement to be rebuilt and a part to be replaced but Tim didn't give up as he knew how important this watch was to me. It's come back to me in a beautifully restored condition with a polished case and a new crystal. Not only is it working but it is keeping time. Tim was super communicative throughout the process and I'll certainly be bringing my future business back to him. Thanks again JohnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Andy Reid18 August 2024Excellent service, thorough job with my Tag Heuer, fully recommend 👍Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Marc Barrett15 August 2024Very knowledgeable and professional service. Repaired my omega speedmaster with no issues at all. Extremely happy and will use them in future for servicingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Dale Anderton7 July 2024I was kept informed throughout the process with emails pictures of the work that was being done to my two watches that kept my mind at rest Tim and son was very helpful and understanding on the arrival back form getting my watches I had a very nice surprise the package was extremely well packaged plenty of protection and a added bonus the watches where in a nice zipped pouch that I wasn’t expecting a really nice though and gesture and an nice note off Tim I would highly recommend there serviceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jon Palmer3 June 2024So pleased to find a local watch repair service. Great service and communication. Really pleased with the results and will be using Tim again!
We offer a wide variety of services, from a simple battery replacement, through crystal renewal, movement replacement or a full service on mechanical movements, old and new. Take a look at our range of services
We’ve spent hundreds of hours stripping down, rebuilding and repairing watches of all ages and types for customers from all over the world. We know that every watch we service has some value (sentimentally or financially) and we pay the greatest respect to that fact
Whilst we haven’t trained in Switzerland, we’ve both achieved certifications in a variety of watch repair courses. We’ve combined that with hundreds of hours of professional work so we’re not just “book smart” we’re “tool smart” too.
After seeing increasing demand from friends and family, and recommendations leading to great service experiences at very reasonable cost, we evolved to make our services available to everyone at very accessible prices.Â
We love watches, it’s that simple. We know that watch repair can be prohibitively expensive, particularly for older watches that have limited financial value but that might hold great sentimental value. We will get your timepiece up and running again in no time, with a transparent, personal service where we will keep you informed at all times.Â
Want a new battery but keep forgetting to take it with you to get it done? Send it to us for a fixed price replacement with a 2 year warranty
Watch not keeping good time? We can fix that for you. If your watch doesn’t need a full service (and we might recommend one once we’ve taken a look), or you can’t afford a full service, we can regulate your watch for you and test it before we send it back.
Got an old watch that you’d like to breathe new life into? Or a newer watch that just stopped working one day. Get in touch, we’ll give you a fully transparent quote for repair.
It's essential to service your mechanical watch every 3-5 years. The lubricants on your watch degrade over time and can start to act as abrasives, destroying your timepiece from the inside out. We can service your watch for a great price.
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“TheTimeSavers brought my late brother’s watch back to life after years sat in a drawer. They changed the crystal and they replaced the movement, which was broken. They even gave it a new strap and now I wear it every day. I couldn’t be happier!
Client
I had a pocket watch from my great grandfather that hadn’t worked for decades. TheTimeSavers brought it back to life, and now it’s working beautifully I can pass it on to my own Son
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TheTimeSavers rescued a clock belonging to an elderly neighbour of mine and she was delighted.
We've been working together as a Father and Son team for over 3 years now and have fixed or restored hundreds of timepieces
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We're bonkers about watches, it's as simple as that. But any item worn for so long, over so many years, has a story. We want to keep that story alive. If we particularly enjoy the story of your watch, we might ask if we can write a post about it to share it with others. We won't do this without your permission, ever.
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