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Ken Kotoski - Certified Master Horologist

Expert Pocket Watch Repair and Wrist Watch Repair

Specializing in Pocket Watch Repair and Wrist Watch Repair

Full Service Mechanical Watch Repair and Quartz Watch Repair.

Rolex Watches, Breitling Watches, Tag Heuer Watches,

Omega Watches, Seiko Watches and American Pocket Watches

ARE A SPECIALTY!

QUARTZ WATCHES

Prices in effect Jan. 2008:

Quartz Watches:

If your watch has the word "Quartz" on the dial, or it does not need winding it is probably a battery powered quartz watch.

• If your watch is not working and you have not replaced the battery in over a year and you have not gotten it wet it probably has a dead battery.

   

• Because quartz watches have very little power in them compared to mechanical watches when they get the smallest amount of dirt in them they will stop running.

   

  I see this all the time when someone has taken their watch to a 'mart' store to save a couple of dollars on a battery. The 'mart' stores hire people off the street that have no training and no idea what they are doing.

   

  What ends up happening is the 'mart' person has gotten a little dirt or some fiber from their clothing or such in the watch.

   

  This dirt or fiber stops the watch and the 'mart' person doesn't know what to say or do.

   

• Another problem with the 'mart' stores is because of their hiring practices (mentioned above) their employees damage many watches. How much would you pay to have your watch damaged? Why not send it in to us and have it done right the first time.

   

  If you are a victim of this I can help. Send your watch to me for repair. Then take your invoice to the mart store and have them reimburse you.

   

• When your quartz watch is new, you may get many years from a battery. As the watch ages and the oils dry out and get gummy and the movement gets dirty you'll get fewer and fewer years from each battery.

   

  Sometimes I can 'unblock' a stuck gear train with my cyclonic machine which spins the gear train quickly. If that doesn't work, the movement will need to be cleaned and oiled or replaced.

   

  Sometimes it is cheaper to replace the movement than to repair or clean it.

Estimates:

• Standard Grade Quartz Wrist Watches

   

  Estimates are $30 to cover time and return shipping.

   

  If you decide to have the watch repaired the entire estimate fee will be credited toward the final invoice.

   

  When sending your watch be sure to insure it properly and be sure to state the amount of insurance you want for return shipping.

• High Grade Quartz Wrist Watches

   

  Estimates are $60 to cover time and return shipping.

   

  If you decide to have the watch repaired the entire estimate fee will be credited toward the final invoice.

   

  When shipping your watch be sure to insure it properly and be sure to state the amount of insurance you want for return shipping.

• NO estimates of any kind will be given unless we have the opportunity to examine the watch.

   

• NO exceptions.

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