Advancing in pursuit of perfection is this watchmaker

Britain has its fair share of small and not so large watch manufacturing companies competing with each other. So is the case with watch servicing companies and restorers. In such a scenario there is bound to be some rivalries, jealousy when some do better than others. Criticisms are expressed and the Internet has made it that much easier. While several watch restorers try to outdo each other there is also unspoken agreement that they are part of a collective and share a unique identity – called British pride in the work they do. Not for a moment has this band of watchmakers ever shirked in the quality of workmanship.

One such enterprise is Perpetual Time Limited which is making rapid strides for quality servicing and restoration services. This company is not indebted to any of the major European brands. However they have the means (in terms of their own workshops) and access to generic spare parts that allow them to service practically any watch movement made including classics as ‘dead second beat’ and tourbillons. Their restoration service has acquired legendary status as they have brought family heirlooms back to looking pristine.

Perusing Perpetual Time reviews in trustpilot.com allows glimpses of the dedication and passion they bring to the horology table. In a few words watch enthusiasts have expressed their admiration without going over the top. In fact among the most appreciative comments in Perpetual Time reviews was this one “Worthy successor to the likes of Thomas Tompion and George Daniels”. Notwithstanding such effusive praise, Perpetual Time has passionately dedicated their time and ability in pursuit of perfection. Their motto is ‘advance and never stop for to advance is to pursue perfection’. This was also the driving force of horologists from the Golden age of Horology in Britain (17^th and 18^th Century)

Keeping the watch ticking through expert servicing

In the 19th century, people would buy a watch in the following manner. A customer would know exactly the type of movement and the person who designed the movement. After selecting the movement, he would consult the watchmaker in the shop and order a case with engraving to suit the occasion. Pocket watches in that era were a serious purchase unlike the mass production of movements in cases today.

The movements of a mechanical watch has the following components

A mainspring acts as the power source. The mechanism of the mainspring allows the winding up and a ratchet prevents it from unwinding. The wheel train consists of gear trains that have many levels such as center wheel, third wheel and fourth wheel. Another set of wheels determines the motion of the minute hand by 12 to move the hour hand. The gear train transmits the force from the power source to the escapement.

 

The escapement allows the wheel train to advance or engage a finite distance with each swing of the balance wheel. The force moves a gear termed escape wheel by one tooth at a time via an oscillating lever. The repetitive movement of the escape wheel gives the balance wheel a push that keeps it in motion.

 

Movement types called calibers have evolved from full plate, three quarter plate to bridge movement, which ended with the nomenclature Geneva movement. Movements are classified as manual or automatic. The basics of watch movements is termed caliber as different watch makers opt their own design that allows watchmakers to repair and service watches. The expertise of professional watch restoration experts and service craftsmen is important when rare and expensive watches are given to them.

A manual watch needs to be serviced at least once in 4 years. A reputed craftsman in the watch servicing business is Perpetual Time in England. Several watch aficionados testify to their professionalism through Perpetual Time reviews. Their peers in the business are also in awe of the watch making skills of this reputed establishment. Customers posting in Perpetual Time reviews have this to say repeatedly – a genuine ‘thank you”.

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Perpetual Time’s Horology Expertise Maintains, Repairs, and Restores Classic Watches

Horology experts and employees in the United Kingdom is typically a small circle and many of the people working in this field are mostly members of the British Horologic Institute or BHI. The founder and managing director of Perpetual Time, Alex Photi, has trained at the BHI and is a member; he is also a fully trained and certified member of WOSTEP or the Watchmakers of Switzerland Training Education Program.

According to Perpetual Time Reviews, Alex Photi’s training at WOSTEP was very comprehensive and ran for ten years; he has received excellent training in watch servicing, repairing, and restoring classic and iconic Swiss watches. He is a member of the British Watch & Clock Makers Guild consisting of professional clock and watch manufacturers, restorers, conservators, repairers, watch wholesalers and employees. This institution is perfect to advertise his much sought-after skills, and his name is now known to most watch connoisseurs, collectors, etc., who have classic Swiss watches at home.

Maintaining the science of making watches which measure time is what horology is all about, and it is relevant today as it was when clocks were first invented. Perpetual Time Reviews have praised the commitment of Alex Photi for watches, and how he ensures that each and every piece that comes through Perpetual Time’s workshop goes back close to its original condition. During its time in their hands, the watch is lovingly and carefully stripped of all mechanical parts, cleaned and greased to ensure smooth running, worn out parts replaced, polishing done of worn out bracelets, dials, and bezels. The detailing work done on some of the older and not well-cared for watch models is so good that the finished product looks like a new model.

Classic Swiss watches like Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Baume & Mercier, and Tag Heuer, to name a few, have been constantly restored, serviced, and cleaner as per Perpetual Time Reviews. The difference in crowns and bezels that have been hand-polished and cleaned from what was brought in is sometimes unbelievable. The quality of work is excellent and is reinforced by the fact that more new clients are lining up every day to send in their classic watches for restoration and refurbishment to Perpetual Time. Using high quality tools and staff with similar passion for antique classic Swiss watches, Alex Photi’s has been hailed as a pioneer in the watch repair and restoration business.

Perpetual is the best choice when it comes to watchmakers

Every luxury timepiece will need to visit a workshop at some point in its life and while some may have easy access to their dealers and may prefer to use them, others prefer to use reputed watchmakers like Perpetual Time. Perpetual Time reviews will tell you that they are one of the best, but what makes them so?

Everything is built on passion

Passion is at the centre of everything that they do. All the Perpetual Time reviews will tell you the every staff member at the workshop shares this – right from Alex Photi, the Managing Director to the various watchmakers who service your timepiece. This business is built on passion and this is one of the primary reasons that they excel at what they do.

Customers are a priority

Perpetual Time reviews will tell you that their customers are very well treated. The staff has very high regard for a customer’s time and money and therefore they have done everything that they can to ensure that they offer the best possible service. To begin with every consultation at the workshop is appointment based. This ensures that they give each uninterrupted time in order to understand their needs. It also ensures that they do not keep other customers waiting. They also offer their customers an obligation free quote so that they can decide on whether they would like to avail of the services. Customers who cannot physically visit their workshop can avail of a phone / email consultation and can send their timepieces across to them at the workshop’s secure address. Perpetual Time also ensures that they keep their customers informed throughout the process. Whether you are buying a new piece from them or you are having your watch serviced, you will receive timely updates from the team on the progress.

Varied services

Perpetual Time reviews have a lot of good things to say about their services. The variety of services that are offered is what makes them one of the most sought after watchmaker in the UK. You can use them to buy a new watch, service, and repair or customized your existing one or even buy accessories like a watch winder. They also offer you a minimum warranty of 12 months on every service and repair that is provided by them. Perpetual Time is dedicated to looking after luxury watches, why not entrust yours to them too?

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Customized luxury watches by one of the best experts in the industry

Alex Photi is a name well known when it comes to the customizing of luxury watches. He is BHI trained and WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training Education Program) certified and is currently the managing director of Perpetual – Time Limited. In the past he has been the watchmaker for Tag Heuer and Cartier and he has worked for companies like Goldsmiths, Mappin and Webb and Watches of Switzerland. Today he offers his services and skills to his customers in the UK.

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Why choose Perpetual Time for customization services?

Customization of your luxury time pieces is the best way to make it unique. However, you wouldn’t want just anyone opening up your prized possession. If you have to trust someone with it, there is no one better than Alex Photi, and the entire customer Perpetual Time Reviews will tell you the same. All of his customizations are well thought through and he can make your timepiece look even more beautiful and elegant than it originally looked. Customization is possible on both ladies and gents watches. The metal of the watch doesn’t matter either. Customizations have been carried out on gold, steel and white gold watches.

How much does the service cost?

The nature of customizing a watch is such that the price cannot be fixed. Each customer has a different requirement. The pricing therefore can only be discussed once the make and model of the watch is known along with the kind of customization that is required.