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old fashioned watch repairs?

Katykat
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My OH has an old watch that belonged to his grandfather. It was broken when he inherited it and all the local jewellers could not repair it, but he found a man who had a little shop in a side street and he was a watch genuis. He fixed it and it worked for about 20 yrs. Now, its broken again, and the man in the shop has died. OH has tried to find somewhere similar but no luck. We live in Warrington, but are prepared to travel a reasonable distance if anyone knows of anyone.
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  • if you're prepared to travel to Liverpool?

    http://www.phoenixwatchrepairs.co.uk/index.php

    Perhaps email first to see what they can do.
  • Katykat
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    Thanks for that. We only live 10 miles away, well worth trying
    :smileyhea A SMILE COSTS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,080 Forumite
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    Was your problem solved? I have a friend who does watch repairs at home- he runs his own business (for shops & mail order) Please PM me if you need his e-mail address
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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  • Katykat
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    Thanks katiehound,i'll pass that info on to OH. Will be in touch
    :smileyhea A SMILE COSTS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
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