René
Rondeau
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Box 391
Corte Madera, CA
94976
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Rondeau
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René Rondeau
Member of American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute and the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors since 1986.
Ultrasonic Cleaning The disassembled watch movement is cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaning machine,
using a series of special solutions to eliminate all dirt, dust, metal fragments, and dried oil.
Reassembly With a high-power loupe and small hand tools I meticulously reassemble, lubricate,
and adjust the movement to original Hamilton factory specifications. New batteries are installed in all Hamilton
Electric watches.
Evaluation Dial Restoration Finishing Touches The case is carefully polished to remove light surface scratches, then cleaned
in an ultrasonic solution. Crystals are polished or replaced for perfect clarity.
The
Completed Process
-Since
1986-
Step By Step Watch Restoration
By René Rondeau
Whether it's your own heirloom watch, a collector's item, or a watch from my inventory,
every Hamilton Electric or mechanical watch I restore receives the same attention to detail.
Each watch is completely disassembled and the individual parts are examined under
high magnification. Any worn, broken, or damaged parts are repaired or replaced as needed. (The dime in the picture
is a scale reference.)
The running movement is evaluated with the aid of an electronic analyzing machine
which indicates the rate, beat, and other operating characteristics which cannot be determined visually.
Corroded, stained, or otherwise discolored dials can be refinished to look exactly
as original.
Yes, this really is the same watch!
The tarnished, scuffed, non-running watch has been restored to look and run as it
did when it left the factory years ago.
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