How clean is your watch? Or rather – how clean do you think it is??? Just like your hands, your watch can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Not a pleasant thought but nothing a professional watch cleaning can’t remedy. As well as detracting from the natural beauty and luster, sweat, oils, dust and dirt can also interfere with the functionality of your watch. For example, you might notice the crown or bezel sticking, chronograph pushers becoming inoperable, the bracelet stretching or the movement being a bit sluggish. Watch cleaning requires careful attention to detail to avoid damaging delica ..read more

Many customers of ours ask how important it is to have a TAG Heuer watch service and how often they should have one. Sadly, many leave it too late and this can result in costly repairs. Watch servicing should be considered like a car service, which you do yearly without question. Unlike a car however, your watch runs an impressive 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year all while undergoing everyday wear and tear. But the good news is, your Tag Heuer watch will only need servicing every 5-6 years. So well worth popping a reminder in your diary! Every watch is unique, as is our w ..read more

We get asked “How do I value my watch?” for 3 main reasons; Repairs: Is the cost to repair worth it? Insurance: Luxury watch prices fluctuate, so it’s important to keep insurance policies up to date. Sale or part exchange: To make sure you’re getting an honest price. Whatever your reason, we hope our 10 step guide to “How do I value my watch?” will point you in the right direction. Valuing a watch can depend on various factors, including the brand, model, condition, age, rarity, and the current market demand. Let’s Get Started ….. Identify the Brand and Model: Determine the brand and m ..read more

Changing a watch battery is a relatively simple task, but it’s important to handle the process with care to avoid damaging your watch. Caring for watches is what we do and whilst we are happy to share some advice on how to change a watch battery, we would highly recommend you let us do it for you. Why? Because you can easily damage the internal mechanism so your watch no longer runs properly, or you risk scratching the case, which will change the aesthetic of the watch and reduce its value. We offer a watch battery replacement service while you wait and in most cases a battery and watch pressu ..read more

Waterproofing an outdoor clock is important to protect it from the elements and ensure its durability. As leading experts in exterior clock maintenance, we can restore any clock – commercial, community and domestic to its former glory. However – it can be a costly exercise, which is why we thought it would be useful to share with you a few simple steps on how to waterproof outdoor clocks. 1. Choose a Waterproof Clock: Start by selecting a clock that is designed for outdoor use and is labelled as waterproof or water-resistant. These clocks are typically built with materials that can withstand e ..read more

  Watch restoration and servicing in Norwich Any well-loved watch will need some form of restoration in its lifetime, if you wish to continue wearing and enjoying it. We are happy to carry out the appropriate and correct methods with our specialist team to ensure it is restored properly so that your watches value is preserved or possibly increased.  When you bring your watch to us, you can rest assured that our team will look after it, whether it is nearly new or a vintage piece. Our team of watch repair experts will carefully asses any work that needs to be carried out, bu ..read more

Restoration or conservation? What’s the difference you may ask? Because of the years of experience and qualifications that we have in traditional clockmaking techniques and repairs to clocks, as well as servicing and repairing every day domestic clocks, we are often appointed to carry out maintenance to museum grade conservation pieces. We currently have in our workshop a collection of museum grade pieces. One of them is a stunning William Cook fusee Verge bracket clock. This is an important clock which comes from a large historical collection of clocks. It is in a black ebonized case with bra ..read more

S Michlmayr & Co specialise in working with watches from leading luxury brands, both restoring and preserving timepieces. As well as being a certified Omega Service Centre, one member of our team has been a fully accredited Rolex watchmaker since 1989 so we know a thing or two about these watch brands. We believe that an integral part of what we do is understanding the history of watch manufacturers and the centuries of intricate craftsmanship that makes prestigious watches so special. In this blog we delve into the past and explore how these watch companies were formed, named and how ..read more

If you come to Garrick Michlmayr to have your watch refurbished, the first thing we will do is discuss it with you. This conversation is important if we are to understand your wants and needs but also so that we can give you our honest opinion on what’s best for your watch.  Any watch that you are considering having refurbished will have imperfections and you might want those left untouched for sentimental or aesthetic reasons. We might also advise you to leave some elements unrestored to maintain the value or integrity of an older piece.  However you want your watch to be restored ..read more

TAG Heuer are renowned watchmakers, known for their expertly crafted timepieces, and they’re also well-recognised for their ties to the motorsports industry. In fact, TAG Heuer highlighted on their website that they “introduced the Mikrograph – a mechanical chronograph five times more accurate than any other – and became the official timekeeper for the most famous sports competitions. With the arrival of motorsports, TAG Heuer became the first watchmaking brand to sponsor the Formula 1 World Championship since its creation.” It came as no surprise when they announced their collaboration with P ..read more