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Expert: - 9/10/2008


Question
I bought a pocket watch in Russia for my son and it immediately stopped
working.  Do you know where in the US I can send it for repair?  Thanks.

Answer
Karyn,

If this is a mechanical watch, most likely any watchmaker will be able to fix it. If it is a quartz watch (it uses a battery), that might be more of a problem.  

For starters, take it to a local watchmaker to see if he can fix it. If he says he cannot fix it, write back to me and tell me why.

If you do not have a watchmaker local, you can send it to me and I will give you a quote and fix it if you like.

Kind regards,

Melvin

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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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