North End Watchsmith Recommendation?

[foggood11]

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of a good watchsmith in the north end? I've got a Laco autowind (ETA movement) that's running a little out of spec (slow) and could probably use a real good cleaning and regulation.

I figure you guys like guns, right? So it's probable that you also appreciate other mechanical tools and items, like a mechanical or autowind.

Any recommendations? Thx.

[Benja455]

Tagged. Also interested to hear what the WAGuns community has to say about this.

[skey]

These guys only do clocks, but I bet they can recommend a good one for you.

http://ahouseofclocks.com/

[foggood11]

These guys only do clocks, but I bet they can recommend a good one for you.

http://ahouseofclocks.com/

Thanks. Will give them a call.

[jim_dandy]

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of a good watchsmith in the north end? I've got a Laco autowind (ETA movement) that's running a little out of spec (slow) and could probably use a real good cleaning and regulation.

Do you want a well-regulated watch?

I think according to some folks that means you can only have 10 hours on it, because 12 hours is high capacity.

Also posting out of curiosity to see how many filthy horologists we have.

[Old Jim]

Don't worry about your watch...it is absolutly correct twice a day.

[APA]

Boyd's clocks in bellevue. Fred Meyer in Kirkland has a good watch guy I have used him on a few watches, good prices.

[Tonydec]

'Nesbits' in Seattle. http://www.nesbitswatchservice.com

They did a service one of my automatics, they are an authorized repair shop for several of the big names, and have very good reviews. They have been around a very long time.

There is also a guy in Auburn, little hole in the wall shop on E. Main St, but the guy is pretty good and very reasonably priced. I had dropped one of my dive watches on concrete and broke one of the shock mounts for the movement (It did it's job as it didn't damage the movement). If memory serves it was well under 100 bucks to repair. I can get the info if you really want it.

[foggood11]

Appreciate all the suggestions guys. Gives me something to go on.

Have got the ones mentioned in the thread, plus an Arc Watch Works (locations in Northgate and Bellevue). I'll check them out by phone or in-person, if possible. Start this weekend and see where this takes me and advise back with good and/or bad experiences.

And thanks Old Jim for the sage advice. "With age, comes wisdom"

[Old Jim]

And thanks Old Jim for the sage advice. "With age, comes wisdom"

Einstein said it best..."The only source of knowledge is experience"

[Stokes]

There is a horologist that works for one of the big shops thats here on the gun boards. I remember his name is Tim, but maybe he'll show up.

[MadPick]

There is a horologist . . . thats here on the gun boards.

You may be thinking of Talons.

[Ops]

used to be a place on 1st and cherry and I think 4th and union in one of the buildings

[Ops]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/roanoke-park-wa ... ir-seattle

not that I care about yelp

but 71 reviews and a 5 start rating