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Vigilantia MEMBER OF THE BRITISH WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS’ GUILD
British MEMBER OF THE BRITISH HOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
12000+ Watch Repairs
9000+ Positive Reviews
28+ Years of Experience

Watch Brands We Specialise In

Watch Repair Services We Offer

We are able to carry out most watch repairs in our on-site workshop from watch bracelet adjustments to complete overhauls using only genuine manufacturer parts. We keep a large range of parts in stock and being an accredited workshop for many brands, we can also source parts directly from watch manufacturers. Offering both in-store services in London and nationwide services via post.

Watch Battery Replacement

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We offer battery replacements for nearly all watch brands in our Swiss standard on-site workshop. For watches not needing pressure testing, replacements can be done in-store while you wait (no appointment necessary). For watches requiring pressure testing, we provide same-day 90-minute appointments via our online booking system.

Complete Overhauls Of Automatic And Quartz Watches

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Our team of experts are able to carry out complete movement overhauls to restore your watch back to perfect working order. Our workshop is equipped with the latest tools and equipment to offer an expert diagnostics and repair service.

Watch Bracelet Or Strap Replacement

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We stock one of the largest selections of original manufacturer watch straps and good quality generic replacement straps if you are looking for a change.

Wrist Watch Polishing

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We offer a back to factory finish watch polishing service using specialised polishing machines. This removes all surface scratches that may have accumulated over years of wear, to restore your watch to an as new appearance.

New Watch Crowns

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Accidental damage can cause damage to the watch time setting crown. This can shear off due to excessive force while setting the time or catching on clothing. We are able to carry out partial repairs where possible to replace just the crown.

Watch Strap Shortening

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We can adjust all watch bracelets while you wait in-store or through our postal repairs service. The watch bracelet adjustment is carried out using the correct brand-specific tooling to ensure no residual unsightly damage is left after the adjustment.

Repair and Replace Watch Clasps

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Watch clasps can become worn over time and need adjusting/replacing. Rather than having to replace the whole bracelet at a greater expense, we are able to offer just repairs or replacement to the watch clasp.

Watch Glass Replacement

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We offer a watch glass replacement service for damaged watch glasses. A broken glass should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid water ingress/dust entering the watch and causing further damage.

Battery Replacement

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We can carry out battery replacements on almost all brands in our on-site Swiss standard workshop. Watches that do not require a pressure-test we are able to carry out battery replacements in store while you wait (no appointment required), and other watches that do require pressure testing we offer same day 90 minute appointments via our online booking system.

Watch Bracelet Shortening

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We can adjust all watch bracelets while you wait instore or through our postal repairs service. The watch bracelet adjustment is carried out using the correct brand specific tooling to ensure no residual unsightly damage is left after the adjustment.

Complete Overhauls of automatic and quartz watches

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Our watchmakers are able to carry out complete movement overhauls to restore your watch back into perfect working order. Our workshop is equipped with the latest tools and equipment to offer an expert diagnostics and repair service.

Polishing

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We offer a back to factory finish watch polishing service using specialised polishing machines. This removes all surface scratches that may have accumulated over years of wear, to restore your watch to an as new appearance.

Repair/Replace watch clasps

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Watch clasps can become worn overtime and need adjusting/replacing. Rather than having to replace the whole bracelet at a greater expense, we are able to offer just repairs or replacement to the watch clasp.

New watch crowns

service-offer

Accidental damage can cause damage to the watch time setting crown. This can shear off due to excessive force while setting the time or catching on clothing. We are able to carry out partial repairs where possible to replace just the crown.

Watch Glass Replacement

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We offer a watch glass replacement service for damaged watch glasses. A broken glass should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid water ingress/dust entering the watch and casing further damage.

Watch bracelet/strap replacement

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We stock one of the largest selection of original manufacturer watch strap replacements. We also stock good quality generic replacement straps if you are looking for a change.

Why Choose Us

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Fast turnaround

We know how much you depend on your watch, so we carry out battery replacements within 90 minutes in store, or within 14 days via our postal repairs service. Other watch repairs are subject to availability of parts.

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Certified Workshop

Our workshop has been inspected and approved by many prestigious watch brands, to allow us to obtain genuine parts to carry out repairs on your watch.

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Retail Store

Prefer handing your watch into us? We have a retail store where you can visit us in person.

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Watch Repair Experts

Being in business for 28+ years, your watch will receive the expert attention it deserves.

How to Get an Estimate

Submit Online Enquiry

Complete our online form providing as much information as possible about the repair required, and also reference numbers of your watch and we will provide a guide price for the repair subject to assessment.  

Visit Us in Store

Book an appointment to have your watch assessed in store. We usually require 30 minutes to carry out the assessment and provide a no obligation estimate.

Send Your Watch for Assessment

Your watch can be sent into our workshop for a no obligation estimate through our secure postal repairs service.

Send Your Watch to Us

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Order Postage Pack

It only takes 2 minutes. No credit card required.

Order a free postage pack

Tracked and insured in transit up to £25,000. This includes a pre-paid special delivery bag and padded box to secure your watch in transit. Once received the watch can be packaged and taken to your nearest Post Office to obtain proof of posting.

Expert diagnostics and assessment

We will carry this out and contact you with an estimate. Payment can be made by any major debit/credit card online.

Watch securely returned

Final quality checks are performed before we return your watch by Royal Mail Special Delivery (signature required on delivery).

No obligation estimate

We will carry out an assessment and provide you with an estimate to get your watch working. If it is more than you expected or the parts are not available, you can opt to have your watch returned with only postage costs being charged (£18.00).

Payment

Payment for repairs can be completed by most major credit/debit cards via an online payment link, which will be sent to you by email. Please note we do not accept telephone payments or cheques.

Any Further Questions?

Send Your Watch to Us

Choose Option to Display instructions

OR

Order a free postage pack

Tracked and insured in transit up to £25,000. This includes a pre-paid special delivery bag and padded box to secure your watch in transit. Once received the watch can be packaged and taken to your nearest Post Office to obtain proof of posting.

Expert diagnostics and assessment

We will carry this out and contact you with an estimate. Payment can be made by any major debit/credit card online.

Watch securely returned

Final quality checks are performed before we return your watch by Royal Mail Special Delivery (signature required on delivery).

No obligation estimate

We will carry out an assessment and provide you with an estimate to get your watch working. If it is more than you expected or the parts are not available, you can opt to have your watch returned with only postage costs being charged (£18.00).

Payment

Payment for repairs can be completed by most major credit/debit cards via an online payment link, which will be sent to you by email. Please note we do not accept telephone payments or cheques.

Only takes 2 minutes. No credit card required.

Any Further Questions?

About Us

Originally established in the island town of Zanzibar in 1895, we are a 4th generation family business with a passion for repairing watches. We pride ourselves on providing great customer service and we focus on providing one of the best watch repair services available.

Our workshop is accredited by various prestigious watch brands meaning we can carry out all repairs on-site without having to send them away. Being accredited means that the respective watch brand has verified that we have all the equipment and training necessary to carry out watch repairs to the highest standard for the accredited brand.

Our workshop is fully equipped with state-of-the-art tools designed to handle everything from minor repairs to complete overhauls, so you can rest assured your timepiece will be in good hands when it comes to us.

Workshop

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Timing equipment: To accurately check the health and precisely adjust timekeeping of your mechanical watch.

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Polishing machine: To remove scratches and dents and restore your watch to a showroom new condition.

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Cleaning machine: To ultrasonically clean individual watch parts through various cycles in a complete overhaul of your watch.

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Pressure testing machine: To test the water resistance of your watch to the specified manufacturer standard.

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Consumption tester: The power consumption of your watch movement can be tested to ensure it is operating within normal limits.

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Areas We Are Local to

  • Wembley
  • Central London
  • London
  • West End
  • Wembley
  • Ealing
  • Pinner
  • Northwood
  • Ruislip
  • Harrow
  • South Harrow
  • Ickenham
  • Uxbridge
  • Finchley
  • Queens Park
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