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Servicing a mechanical watch: what it is for, how it is done

A watch is serviced not because it is not working, but precisely because it is still working. What happens in a movement, how often to intervene, and the complete process at the workshop.

Buying a watch: new, pre-owned, or refurbished

A scarf you don't like goes in a drawer, a watch is worn for twenty years or never. Three possible paths, what "refurbished" must mean, and what to check before buying.

Watch case polishing and restoration

Polishing is not a single operation: it's a surface-by-surface decision. Complete refinishing, laser recharging and respect for original finishes, at the Vésenaz workshop.