A watch refurbishment and Clean Factory is a large-scale and specialized service organization specializing in watch appearance repair, deep cleaning, movement maintenance, and functional repair. It is usually equipped with dust-free workshops, precision instruments, and senior technicians, providing standardized, bulk, or high-end customized refurbishment services for brands, second-hand watch dealers, collectors, and individual users.
1、 Core service content
Exterior Renovation
Case/strap: polished (glossy), brushed (frosted), steel/gold repair, welding, shaping, scratch removal, refurbished electroplating (rose gold, black gold, etc.).
Dial/pointer: remove oxidation, repair scratches, refurbish scales, add glow in the dark, repaint paint surface.
Mirror: Polish to remove shallow marks, replace sapphire glass.
Material processing: exclusive processes such as stainless steel, 18K gold, titanium metal, ceramics, rubber, leather, etc.
Deep maintenance of the movement (wash oil)
Full disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, sludge removal, wear inspection, replacement of waterproof ring, special lubricating oil, precise calibration, waterproof/travel time testing.
Function Fix
Inaccurate departure, water ingress, magnetization, calendar/timing malfunction, replacement of parts, batteries, watch straps, etc.
Authorized service centers such as Rolex/Patek Philippe/Vacheron Constantin/Omega/Jaeger LeCoultre.
Features: Original accessories, original craftsmanship, official warranty, suitable for high-value watches.
Process: Disassemble the case → Fully wash the movement → Polish/wire draw the case according to the original factory texture → Waterproof test → 72 hour calibration.
Large chain third-party institutions
Beijing Jingshi Feili (Wangfujing): Chain type, case repair, movement maintenance, and appraisal.
Shanghai Jiangxin/Beijing Xidan Joy City Famous Watch Center: Professional renovation of complex movements, precious metals, ceramics, and antique watches.
Shenzhen Shuibei/Luohu: a concentrated area in southern China, with batch renovation, gold and steel replenishment, electroplating, and batch processing of second-hand watches.
Standard Renovation Process (Factory Level)
Pre inspection evaluation: appearance, function, waterproofing, material identification, quotation.
Full disassembly: divided into case, strap, movement, dial, and hands.
deep cleaning
Shell: Ultrasonic+specialized cleaning agent.
Movement: Professional solvent multi tank cleaning, oil sludge removal.
Repair/polishing: rough polishing → fine polishing → wire drawing/sanding → manual finishing.
Movement assembly: replacement, oiling, assembly, and precision calibration.
Waterproof/performance testing: pressurized waterproof, calibration meter, 72 hour simulated travel time.
Final inspection/delivery: visual re inspection, cleaning, packaging.
How to choose a reliable factory
Check qualifications: brand authorization, membership of the Watch Association, ISO certification, dust-free workshop.
Check the process: whether the wire drawing/polishing is restored to the original factory, whether the precious metal is undamaged, and whether the electroplating is durable.
Check the accessories: whether original/qualified replacement parts are used, and whether the price is clearly marked.
Check the warranty: 3-12 months warranty after renovation, waterproof/travel time guarantee.
