There are a fair number a threads on watches dotted about the forum, so thought I'd give a heads up from personal experience.
Paul Juntgen, old school watch maker, based in Midrand.
He serviced a 1960's Omega Seamaster for me in 2016, the price was reasonable & he did a great job.
I've just collected an 1870's French Mantel clock from him, that has been in our family since new. For as long as I can remember it has not worked, and has been sent to "experts" by both my parents & grandparents before them, to no avail as it would work for a short while & then stop.
I dropped it off at Paul in the middle of February. He repaired it including making new teeth for the gears (3 teeth were broken on the main gear wheel) & numerous bushes, and and and.
It has been running in his workshop since the third week of March & he's been calibrating & checking it to ensure it keeps time etc. He called me last week to say he was happy for me to collect.
I collected it this morning - he accompanied me back to our house, ensured it was reassembled properly (pendulum must be removed for transport), spent an hour or so making sure it was keeping correct time & running properly & was then happy for me to return him back to his workshop.
A real old school craftsman & a gentleman too. Sadly although he has tried to mentor a number of youngsters to take over from him there is no interest from anyone to do so. At age 81 I fear his skills & knowledge will be lost forever when he dies.
Paul Juntgen, old school watch maker, based in Midrand.
He serviced a 1960's Omega Seamaster for me in 2016, the price was reasonable & he did a great job.
I've just collected an 1870's French Mantel clock from him, that has been in our family since new. For as long as I can remember it has not worked, and has been sent to "experts" by both my parents & grandparents before them, to no avail as it would work for a short while & then stop.
I dropped it off at Paul in the middle of February. He repaired it including making new teeth for the gears (3 teeth were broken on the main gear wheel) & numerous bushes, and and and.
It has been running in his workshop since the third week of March & he's been calibrating & checking it to ensure it keeps time etc. He called me last week to say he was happy for me to collect.
I collected it this morning - he accompanied me back to our house, ensured it was reassembled properly (pendulum must be removed for transport), spent an hour or so making sure it was keeping correct time & running properly & was then happy for me to return him back to his workshop.
A real old school craftsman & a gentleman too. Sadly although he has tried to mentor a number of youngsters to take over from him there is no interest from anyone to do so. At age 81 I fear his skills & knowledge will be lost forever when he dies.
