Vintage Bulova Restoration
Bulova watches deserve a specialist -especially when parts are scarce. With one of the most complete Bulova parts inventories in the Central Valley, I perform restorations using original components whenever possible.
What’s Included:
- Complete movement teardown
- Ultrasonic cleaning
- Lubrication with modern synthetic oils
- Balance, hairspring, and escapement adjustment
- Replacement of worn or broken parts (original Bulova components when available)
- Regulation and timegrapher testing
- Case cleaning and crystal replacement (if a crystal is needed)
American Pocket Watch Overhaul
Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, Illinois – these watches represent the golden age of American horology. I restore them with respect for their engineering and history.
What’s Included:
- Full movement overhaul
- Jewel inspection and replacement if needed
- Balance staff and mainspring service
- Escapement tuning
- Dial and hand stabilization
- Case cleaning
- Regulation
Sentimental Watch Restoration
Many shops refuse older or ‘not worth repairing’ watches. Those shops do not recognize that sentimental value has it’s own worth. If there is a watch that is special to you, I would appreciate the opportunity to help keep your keepsake running.
Ideal For:
- Family heirlooms
- Inexpensive vintage watches
- Watches with emotional significance
- Pieces other shops have turned away
What’s Included:
- Gentle, non-invasive cleaning
- Stabilization of fragile components
- Movement service when possible
- Honest assessment of what can be preserved
Parts Sourcing – Bulova & American Pocket Watches
I maintain a large inventory of vintage parts, if you need a specific part I may have it. My inventory includes:
- Bulova balance staffs
- Crystals (acrylic, glass, faceted, colors)
- Hands and dials
- Stems, crowns, jewels
- Mainsprings
- Pocket watch components (Waltham, Elgin, Hamilton, Illinois)
- Parts movements
Service Pricing
Clear, honest pricing with no surprises. Every repair begins with a diagnostic evaluation and a detailed quote. If you continue with a service or restoration, the diagnostic price is included.
- Diagnostic evaluation: $49
- Bulova movement service: $149-$249
- Bulova full restoration: $249-$399
- Pocket watch overhaul: $199-$349
- Heirloom preservation: varies by condition