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Fine Watch Repair from Mainly Watches LLC
Why Choose Mainly Watches To Repair Your Fine Watch:
- Your watch is repaired by a certified & trained Swiss Watchmaker
- You can communicate directly with the watchmaker
- Over 25 years in business
- Repair and Restoration Services for watches from 1850 to today
Repair Services offered by Mainly Watches include:
- Battery & Water-Resistance Testing with Gasket Change (Routine Service)
- Servicing & Repairing Quartz (battery powered) Watches of all types
- Winding & Setting Issues
- Complete Movement Overhaul Service (Clean, Oil & Adjust)
- Watch Case & Bracelet Repair
- Vintage & Antique Repairs of all types
Mainly Watches Services
Partial Service
If your watch is in running condition, minor repairs such as replacing a damaged crystal or crown, battery service including water-resistance testing, and bracelet repair or bracelet adjustment can be performed without a complete service. I have two decades of experience. Your watch is in capable hands.
Complete Service
When your quartz or mechanical watch stops running, or otherwise frustrates you, it may be time for an overhaul. The watch movement is taken apart completely, cleaned, oiled and adjusted. The case and bracelet are refinished and gaskets are replaced. Water-resistance is tested for all watches rated 'water-resistant'.
Restoration
Family heirlooms, antique pocket watches, and heavily damaged or rusted watches often require attention beyond a complete movement overhaul. Designing and fabricating of replacement parts for ancient, rare, or extremely damaged watches takes time, but may be the only way to save your unique watch.
Case & Bracelet Repair
Polishing, or 'refinishing' the watch case & bracelet is part of a complete service, but you may only need the bracelet repaired or the finish restored. Satin or high-gloss, two-tone, stainless steel or solid gold, I can bring back the appearance and function of your bracelet & case.
Free Estimates
1 Year Warranty
Swiss-Trained Watchmaker
Omega Coaxial Service Agent
Complicated Watches
When your unique timepiece is due for repair, I am here. I service most alarm watches, split-seconds chronographs, yacht timers, car clocks and many other types of unique watches. A complicated watch needs care and attention to detail.
Ari Baizerman, Swiss Watchmaker
Omega OWME Certification #021
Watchmakers of Switzerland Certified
AWCI Certified CW21
AWI Certified Watchmaker
NAWCC Business Member 149966
AAS Machine Design & Drafting
Growing up in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & Saint Paul, Minnesota, I discovered watchmaking after studying Engineering Design and working as a draftsman. I began my watchmaking career in 1999, relocating to Boston, Massachusetts, and working for several luxury watch dealers and repair workshops. While working with 3 renowned watchmakers, I developed a love for the art of fabricating parts and repairing vintage and antique watches.
In 2007 I attended the WOSTEP school in Neuchatel, Switzerland, for their Refresher Course, and was granted the title “Swiss Watchmaker” by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry in Neuchatel Castle. Several Years at Breitling USA as a Technical Coordinator for Quality Control was followed by my return to independent watchmaking and establishment of A. Baizerman Company, LLC in 2010.
Since 2010 I have worked directly for watch collectors and jewelers nationwide, taking over Mainly Watches from my mentor Moritz Elsaesser upon his retirement in 2021.
FAQ
Why should I send my fine watch to Mainly Watches?
Many people repair watches, but I am uniquely qualified to service your Omega or other Swiss watch- 25 years of experience including factory service and independent fine watch repair and restoration. I now provide fine watch service nationwide via USPS and Fedex.
What is an “Overhaul” or “Complete Service”
The case and bracelet are inspected, repaired, and refinished; and the movement is taken completely apart. Every piece is inspected and repairs performed. The movement parts are cleaned in multiple ultrasonic baths; and once clean the movement is assembled, oiled, and adjusted for timekeeping.
Why are you called “Swiss Watchmaker”?
I earned the title Swiss Watchmaker at the WOSTEP School in Neuchatel, Switzerland. In 2007, after repairing fine watches for several years, I received a full scholarship to the Refresher Course. This advanced course is designed to elevate an experienced watchmaker to the level of Swiss Watchmaker. The WOSTEP School is underwritten by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, and fewer than 500 watchmakers have completed this program since it began in the 1960's.
Do you replace watch batteries and crystals?
Yes, I offer some services with faster turnaround. Battery replacement with or without water-resistance testing can be performed and shipped back in a short time.
What is an Omega Level 5 Service Provider?
This certification means that I am among the most qualified watchmakers in the word to repair your Omega Watch. I have over 20 years experience repairing modern and vintage Omega watches, including Coaxial Escapement watches. In 2015, I completed the Omega Watchmaker Evaluation and was awarded OWME Certificate #021. To achieve this Level 5 certification, my skills and shop equipment were evaluated by Omega technical staff.
How long does it take to repair my watch?
Repair time can vary greatly by brand and type of repair needed. Some repairs can be performed in two to three weeks, while complete overhaul service of a mechanical watch generally takes from six to twelve weeks depending on parts availability and my repair backlog at the time of approval.
Do you buy & sell watches?
I do not sell watches. I do offer to buy distressed watches and all types of watch spare parts. Please contact me for more information.
Brands & Types
Mainy Watches Services Most Omega and Swatch Brand Products from 1875-Present
- Omega 321 Chronographs
- Omega 550-565 Automatics
- Omega Bumper Automatics
- Omega Coaxial Movements
- Omega Modular Chronographs
- Omega Constellation
- Omega Seamaster
- Omega DeVille
- Omega Dynamic
Watch Brands I service include:
- Ikepod
- Heuer
- TAG Heuer
- Cartier
- Rolex
- Doxa
- Longines
- RADO
- Mido
- Tissot
- Girard Perregaux
- Wittnauer
- Sinn
- And Many Many More...If you do not see your watch brand listed, please contact me for details.
Mainly Watches Services Most American Watches including:
- Waltham
- Elgin
- Bulova
- Gruen
- Hamilton
- Illinois
- South Bend
Types of watches I service include:
- Hand Wind
- Automatic-wind
- Chronograph
- Coaxial
- Timers & Car Clocks
- Complicated Watches
- Eco-Drive
- Autoquartz