Letters From Service

Item

1MChZ Kirovskie

Work Performed

Restoration

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Excellent

A 1MChZ Kirovskie is a rare find outside Russia, and I was thrilled Igor recognised the movement immediately and knew exactly how to service it. Full cleaning, oiling and regulation — it now keeps time within Soviet factory spec. As a longtime collector of Eastern Bloc watches, this is some of the most careful work I have had done anywhere.

— Hiroshi T., Japan

Item

Chaika 1601A

Work Performed

Repair

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Good

Small ladies' Chaika with a tiny movement that I was nervous to even send by post. It arrived back fully serviced, running accurately, and the case and crystal were gently cleaned without touching the original finish. A couple of small scratches on the case back were not addressed, hence four stars, but the mechanical work is first rate.

— Anders S., Sweden

Item

Zarya

Work Performed

Repair

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Excellent

The crown had snapped clean off my Zarya and I could not find a matching replacement anywhere in Europe. Igor sourced the correct period stem and crown, fitted it, and the winding action feels exactly as it should. Fast turnaround considering the part had to come from Ukraine to Milan and back.

— Marco R., Italy

Item

ZIM Cal. 2602

Work Performed

Restoration

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Excellent

This ZIM belonged to my wife's grandfather and the case plating had worn through in several spots. Igor had it replated and fully overhauled the movement, which had not been serviced in decades. It looks dignified rather than "new", which is exactly what I wanted for a family heirloom. Delighted with the result.

— Pieter V., Netherlands

Item

Luch 2209

Work Performed

Repair

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Good

Shipped my Luch 2209 all the way from Perth after the winding crown started slipping and would not catch the mainspring properly. Fix took a bit longer than expected because a part had to be sourced, but Igor kept me updated the whole time. Watch now winds smoothly and gains maybe three seconds a day.

— Liam O'Connor, Australia

Item

Slava 2428

Work Performed

Repair

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Excellent

My Slava kept stopping after a few hours no matter how much I wound it. Turned out to be a worn balance staff. Igor sourced a period-correct replacement, serviced the whole movement, and it has run without a single stop since I got it back six weeks ago. Very fair price for the work involved.

— Daniel K., Canada

Item

Raketa Black Prince

Work Performed

Restoration

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Excellent

Ma Raketa Black Prince avait un ressort moteur cassé et le verre était fendu. Le travail de restauration est impeccable : nouveau ressort, verre remplacé, et le boîtier a gardé sa patine d'origine, ce que j'appréciais particulièrement. La montre tourne comme neuve. Communication en anglais très claire pendant tout le processus.

— Jean-Pierre L., France

Item

Poljot 2614.2H

Work Performed

Repair

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Excellent

The winding stem on my Poljot 2614.2H had seized solid and the watch had not run in years by the time it reached the workshop. Igor stripped the movement down, cleaned and re-oiled it, fitted a replacement stem, and regulated the hairspring. Timing is now within a few seconds a day, which is remarkable for a movement this old.

— Klaus B., Germany

Item

Pobeda 2602

Work Performed

Restoration

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Excellent

My grandfather's Pobeda 2602 had a badly faded dial and scratched crystal — I honestly thought it was beyond saving. It came back with the dial carefully refinished, a new crystal fitted, and the hands relumed to match the original style. Runs beautifully now. Worth every penny for a family piece like this.

— Thomas W., United Kingdom

Item

Vostok Amphibia

Work Performed

Repair

Result

Positive

QC Verdict

Excellent

Sent in my Vostok Amphibia with a crown that had stopped winding properly. Igor replaced the stem and crown, resealed the gasket, and pressure-tested it before shipping back. Three months later it is still keeping excellent time and the crown feels tight and precise again. Great communication throughout the whole process.

— Robert H., USA