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All prices quoted exclude postage and packaging. Please note that we do not add VAT. Please contact us before sending your watch for repair or service, we do not do all brands of watch. All watches being serviced are completely dismantled, cleaned, inspected, reassembled, lubricated and tested. Repairs may require the same process or not depending on the fault. Parts where required, are sourced from the watch manufacturer or their agents. Cases and bracelets are ultrasonically cleaned. Chris is an experienced professional, now retired and working from home. This enables him to offer a service at very competitive prices. ASC. MEMBER OF THE BRITISH HOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE E-mail: repairs@ukwatchrepairs.co.uk