Watchmaker for Groningen
You do not have to drive a hundred and eighty kilometres. The watch travels there and back insured.
From Groningen to the workshop
Groningen is about a hundred and eighty kilometres from Weesp — a day's journey there and back, where the work itself takes weeks.
That is why almost everything from the north goes by post. With the shipping service you receive a sturdy watch box and a shipping label; the watch is insured both ways against loss and damage, with a higher insured value on request.
You hear from us as soon as the watch arrives, and you can follow the progress online.
What happens to your watch
Every watch starts with an assessment. We open the case, examine the movement under the microscope and establish what it needs. Only then do you get a quote — nothing is done that you have not said yes to.
In a service the movement is completely disassembled, cleaned, re-oiled and regulated. Worn parts are replaced or, on older watches for which nothing is available any more, made to measure. The case is then closed and the watch is tested, water resistance included.
The whole process is on the How it works page, and the rates are on Rates.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work for customers outside the Randstad too?
Yes. Where the watch comes from makes no difference to the work; the shipping service exists precisely for the distances that make dropping by pointless.
Is my watch insured while it is in the post?
Yes. We send you a sturdy watch box and a shipping label; the watch is insured both ways against loss and damage up to 5000 euros, and a higher insured value is available on request. It is all on the Shipping service page.
How long does it take?
It depends on what is needed and on the parts. A service usually takes a few weeks; a restoration that needs parts made takes longer. You get an indication as soon as the assessment is done, and you can follow the status of your repair online.