Bead Blasting

Watch with removable bezel:
Includes case, bezel, case back, and crown: .......... 45

Watch with non-removable bezel:
Includes case, case back, and crown: .......... 42

For each control other than crown: .......... 9

Bracelet (includes clasp): .......... 37

Buckle (for watches on straps): .......... 8

Misc parts such as screws or crown guards: .......... 8 to 15

Watches with PVD, ceramic, or other coating must have this coating removed before the finish blast can be applied:

For case or bracelet: .......... 18 For both: .......... 28

Bead blasting can be done in one of 3 finishes.

Flat: has minimal light reflecting properties.

Low Light: has medium light reflecting properties.

Hi Light: the most light reflecting. Has a "liquid metal" look. Not quite polished but smooth and bright.

If finish is not specified default will be Hi Light.

NOTE: Bead blasting will not remove scratches or dents, only the most superficial of desk diving marks and with flat and low light very shallow laser engraving.

Another NOTE: I'm not a great photographer and getting a good pic of these case backs was tough. In person, each of these finishes is smooth in both look and feel. The blasting does not change the color of the metal, however, depending on the finish and lighting the metal may "look" darker.

In person, the Low Light finish has the darkest "look" in most lighting. Although all the finishes look real good =) Hope this helps.

Of the 3 finishes, Flat is the most sensitive. The blast profile is such that it doesn't take much contact to show "desk diving" marks.

Cerakote Ceramic Coating:

Watch with removable bezel and bezel insert:
Includes case, bezel, case back, and crown: .......... 115

Watch with removable bezel and painted bezel markers:
Includes case, bezel, case back, crown, and painting bezel markers single color: .......... 120

Watch with non-removable bezel:
Includes case, case back, and crown: ..........95

For two colors on case: .......... add 10

Bezel only with painted numbers: .......... 50

Bezel only with insert: .......... 45

If bezel requires the pip be re-lumed: .......... 9

For each control other than crown: .......... 22

Watch strap buckles: .......... 22

Watch bracelet end links: .......... 22

Prices shown are not all encompasing, adjustments will be made if parts are left uncoated, the case has extra parts like screws or crown guards, or bezels have extra bezels markers.

Current color offerings: Graphite Black, Sniper Gray, Titanium, Dark Earth, OD Green, Coyote Tan, Blue titanium, Desert Sage, White, and Red.

The picture below is not an exact color reference, it is a guide to help you visualize the color differences. For instance the Dark Earth and Coyote Tan look different in the picture, on a watch however, they are much closer. Using this chart and the pictures found on the website you'll be able to get a very good idea of how the colors will look on your watch.

NOTE: We are not coating watch bracelets at this time.

Case / Bracelet Refinishing:

Due to the many varied watch case shaped and how the finish is applied each watch will need to be quoted independently. If you are interested in refinising please let us know the make and model of your watch.

Reapply polished only finish to polished watch:
Polish case: ............ 55 (minimum)
Polish bracelet: .......... 55 (minimum)

Reapply brushed only finish:
Brush finish case: .......... 45 (minimum)
Brush finish exterior of bracelet and clasp: .......... 25

Remove brushed or blasted finish and apply high polish:
Case: .......... 95 (minimum)
Bracelet: .......... 95 (minimum)

Refinish watch that has both polished and brushed finish:
Refinish case: .......... Inquire
Refinish bracelet: .......... Inquire

Case / Bracelet Prep:

Remove dents in case or bracelet prior to refinishing, ceramic coating: .......... 20 (minimum)

Note: To remove dents you must remove metal. Please keep this in mind if your case has a lot of deep dents or gouges. There may be small remnants of very deep dents after refinishing since protecting the shape of the case is our priority.

Watch Repair / Custom Work:

Install/Replace Hands: .......... 20

Install/Replace dial (or dial and hands): .......... 25

Custom fit dial to movement: .......... add 15

Install/Replace chapter ring
for watches requiring crystal removal: .......... 25

Install/Replace crystal or crystal gasket: .......... 20
(standard press in)

Replace battery (includes battery,
clean and grease case back gasket): .......... 18

Install/Replace bezel insert: .......... 18

Install/Replace chapter ring: .......... 15

Install/Replace case back gasket: .......... 8

Install/Replace crown gasket:.......... 8

Install/Replace day/date wheels: .......... 38

Paint chapter ring: .......... 18

Paint seconds hand tip: .......... 5

Lume seconds hand tip: .......... 10

Machine work: .......... 35 minimum
(contact us with your request)

Note:

Prices listed are for standard 3 hand watches.

Prices are higher for chronographs and other complications, vintage watches (including Seiko 6309, 6105, 7002), and front loading watches.

Pressure testing:

Up to 7 ATM dry test: ..........8

3 ATM wet test: ..........15

11 ATM wet test: ..........20

Pressure test rating is based on the dry and wet testers pressure gauge. One ATM (atmosphere) is appromimately 33.6 feet. The test provided is a not a guarantee of waterproofness but a pass / fail test that your watch will keep water out at the depth tested to.

The depths tested to are not a direct indication that your watch can't go deeper, they are based on the maximum depth my machines can test.

If your watch fails the dry test it will require a wet test to find the location of the leak. You can choose to replace the bad gasket(s), take the watch as is knowing the watch failed, or replace all the gakets. These options will be discussed in further detail if the watch fails the test.

Lume Work:

Relume 3 hands (h/m/s): .......... 35

Relume GMT hands (GMT/h/m/s): .......... 40

Relume Chronograph hands: .......... 65

Relume bezel pip: .......... 15

Relume dial: .......... Inquire

We relume only a few types of dials in house, all others are sent out. Sending the dial out can add 4 to 6 weeks to the overall timing of the project. If this is not an issue we are happy to accept the work, however, if a dial lume is all you require we recommend searching on the various watch forums for guys who specialize in lume only work. This will most likey expedite your project timing as there is one less person involved.

We use Noctilumina luminous paint.

Movement Regulation:

3 position results before and after the regulation will be provided: .......... 30

Movement Servicing:

Basic movement servicing starts at: .......... 119.00

Price is for ETA 2824, 2801, 2804. Seiko 7S26, 7S36, 7s25, 6R15.

Movement service includes disassembly, inspection, cleaning, oiling, reassembly, and 3 position regulation. Regulation results will be provided.

Any parts that need to be replaced are extra.

Vintage Seiko, Rolex, higher complication movements, and other makes, PLEASE INQUIRE.

Crystal Replacement:

Due to the large number of watches on the market, we do not keep many watch crystals in stock, our crystal supplier on the other hand has thousands that can be shipped to us in just a few days.

We can supply many OEM or generic replacement mineral, sapphire, domed and flat, as well as vintage and plastic crystals. Crystal installation is our regular labor rate plus the cost of the crystal and shipping rates.

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