Fully documented vintage watch restoration, in the spirit of preservation.

We restore your watch while preserving originality. You get to watch every step of the way.

Finding a shop to service your vintage watch shouldn't be this hard. Even if you do find one, they may choose to replace or polish parts without your consent, erasing much of the watch's history.

Sutcliffe Hansen does not operate this way, instead we believe that every watch is a story, and that story should be preserved as the owner wishes. We offer a timeline of your watch's restoration journey with us where you get to see photos of every step along the way.

Our Capabilites

Case and Bracelet Refinishing

At your request we can fully restore the brushed and polished surfaces of your watch, or just brighten it up while still preserving its history.

Full Movement Service

We inspect and care for every component in your watch. Our team's experience collectively spans thousands of vintage timepieces and horological conservation projects.

Lume Stabilization

Whenever possible we preserve the character of your watch, ensuring consistent patina on the dial and hands.

Complex Restoration on Complicated Watches

Whether it’s a time-only pocket watch or a complicated chronograph, our watchmakers specialize in technically challenging movements.

testimonials
What our customers think about us

Thank you again for these updates…these watches are to go to our granddaughters we can give them these fascinating records of the process that restored their great-great grandmother’s watches. Also as a retired jeweler who worked in stores with watchmakers it is a reminder of the knowledge and skill needed to perform that restoration.

Peter, VA Customer

I love seeing the updates and photos with the link you provided.

Anthony, KS Customer

Very happy with the work; thank you. I have a friend who is a big dealer of vintage and new Rolexes. You all did a way better job on my watch than his guy did.

William, MD Customer

What a wonderful surprise! It looks so beautiful…Thank you from the bottom of my very sentimental heart.

Laurie, CT Customer
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