Request an EstimateRepair & restoration
Real watches at the Burris Time Co. bench. Follow repairs in progress, see finished pieces, and take a closer look at the work and testing behind them.
Rebuild in progress
This Grand Carrera is undergoing a full rebuild, polishing and cleaning, and a replacement crystal. Stem extraction and chronograph calibration have been completed.
Before & after
A new battery, replacement crystal, exterior cleaning, and new shroud screws refreshed this Seiko Tuna while its well-worn bezel retained its character.
Back on the wrist
Photographed here, after the work. Select any image for a closer view.
A finished Lord Matic, photographed up close.
A vintage Waltham paired with a red strap and Burris pouch.
Warm gold tones and a tan leather strap.
A completed watch alongside its Burris pouch.
Behind the dial
The small details behind a watch that is ready to wear.
An open movement at the repair bench.
A close view of the movement inside the case.
The details usually hidden beneath the dial.
A closer look at the gear train.
Another view from the workbench.
A look at testing
A short clip of a repaired bracelet watch on the testing equipment, with the timing display visible behind it.
These are real moments from the bench, alongside the photos of the finished watches.
Talk about your watch
Documented repair
A loose hand had come free and needed to be reset before the watch could return to regular wear.
A loose hand had come free and needed to be reset before the watch could return to regular wear.
Opened the watch, reset and aligned the loose hand, checked clearance, then reassembled and confirmed proper operation.
A focused repair, not a complete restoration or full movement service.
Documented repair
A vintage Timex Electronic in need of a cosmetic refresh and functional check.
A vintage Timex Electronic in need of a cosmetic refresh and functional check.
Acrylic crystal wet-sanded and polished; case polished and buffed; new battery and stainless-steel mesh bracelet installed; day and date wheels tested and confirmed operational; basic running and function check completed.
The watch presents well while retaining age-appropriate vintage character. The acrylic crystal is substantially clearer, the case finish has been improved, and the electronic movement, day display, and date display were functioning when tested. Not represented as fully serviced, fully restored, waterproof, pressure tested, or guaranteed accurate.
Documented repair
A personally owned 1969 Seiko Lord Matic prepared for sale with movement regulation, calendar testing, cosmetic case polishing, and documented timegrapher results.
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