How I run my Watch Repair Business

This week’s blog post is going to go into a bit of detail on how I do my business, what watches that I will work on  and why I don’t work on certain watches.   First, please keep in mind that I repair watches full time as a business — this is not a hobby.  I graduated from the Bulova School of Watchmaking in 1977 and have worked for the past.. Read More

Kane High Class of 1976 50th Reunion

The Bicentennial Class of ’76 will hold their 50th reunion on Saturday June 27th at the Flickerwood Winery Times: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $70 per person $140 per couple Includes buffet dinner:Chicken Alfredo and lasagna, a garden salad, garlic bread, and cakeWater & coffee provided  2 hour Open bar (Beer and Pop) starting at 5 P.M. Dinner served at 6 P.M. Wine will be provided at your table RSVP by April.. Read More

How to Replace a Rolex Crystal

One of the most common repairs that I do every month is to replace a Rolex Crystal. It seems like when a customer drops their watch, it never lands on the soft carpet, but always manages to hit the hardwood floor! In this blog post I will show the steps that I go through to replace a Plastic and a Sapphire crystal. The Rolex sapphire crystal is a complex part… Read More