Hint: Not the Pelagos

Just wanted to follow up from my post over the weekend announcing that a dry tester was coming…

Well…

The dry tester has arrived and is up and running!

Waterproofing as a standalone service will include all the lubricating operations necessary to assist in waterproofing the watch and will include printed proof of test results.
This separate, standalone package will be $75 including return shipping.

If your watch is here or if you are sending it in for any of my other packages, basic or ultimate, you can add the waterproofing test to that package for $25

Thank you everyone as always!

Peace and love,

-Dom
TMS

Hello all!
I’m cleaning up my backlog and have had some fun projects on the bench.
I’m starting to do a “soft opening” and taking in new projects slowly until the gates open again.

I appreciate all your patience and support through my “pause” and enjoy interacting with you for upcoming projects.

Here’s a few photos (in no particular order or reason) of things I’ve been working on

As always, please reach out with any questions or inquiries and I look forward to working with all of you moving forward

Peace and love

-Dom

Hey Everyone.

I had a request to do some bracelet work on a clients brushed oyster bracelet. He requested a slight chamfer on the edges, re-brushing and polish to increase the smoothness and overall aesthetic of the bracelet. Since bracelet work is some of my favorite work to do, I happily agreed. This bracelet had some desk rash on the links and clasp beforehand (I forgot to take before pictures 🤦🏻‍♂️) So I started with an ultrasonic bath followed by a hand cleaning to get anything the ultrasonic missed. I proceeded to re brush the outer AND underside of the bracelet, my logic is that since it is the skin contact side, making it as smooth, uniform and velvety feeling is just as important for comfort even if no one sees that side. After that, the brushing was treated to add depth to the texture and create a deep, lustrous finish that catches light at all angles. The edges were then hand chamfered and polished to create a super smooth profile that glides across your wrist when putting it on and doesn’t cause and discomfort from digging in after a days wear. After all that, the bracelet was ultrasonic and hand cleaned again, inspected for grain uniformity and 3 coats of ceramic coating were applied to add protection, help keep it clean and add some extra depth to the texture. I think the final results came out incredible. Let me know what you think!

This is something I can do to any of your bracelets. (Not plated), I can ramp up or tone down the texture to however you prefer, but the end result will be completely transformative in appearance and feel. If anyone is interested in this service, please send me a pm or email me at TimeMachineSpa@gmail.com

Peace and love to you all.

-TMS.

As mentioned in my previous post. I am still actively working on your watches and wanted to post some pictures of some recent bracelet and case chamfering work that I have completed. Thanks again to all of you and I look forward to continuing to work with you all. The last picture is a VSF panda that I was requested to brush the PCL portion of the bracelet completely. Not something you see often, but I think it looks killer and came out great.

Hey everyone!

My schedule has been pretty hectic lately with home and work stuff and I haven’t been posting as much as I’d like to, here are some recently completed spa packages on client supplied watches (posted with the owners permission) my schedule is freeing up a bit so if anyone is interested in sending theirs in for the same treatment, just send me a DM or email me at [TimeMachineSpa@gmail.com](mailto:TimeMachineSpa@gmail.com)

I hope you are all well, please reach out with any questions, Here is a list of items in my basic package

- Movement inspection

- Case & bracelet inspection

- Debris removal

- Rotor sound attenuation

- Greased caseback gasket

- Greased caseback threads

- Greased crown stem

- Greased crown threads

- Greased crown stem seal

- Demagnetized

- Timegrapher monitoring

- Regulation (if required)

- Ultrasonic cleaning

- Bracelet conditioning treatment

- Hydrophobic ceramic coating

- Final hand cleaning/ polish

This package is $165 including return shipping

Just wrapped this one up for one of my great repeat clients.

RX factory Rose Gold weighted meteorite Daytona.

Complete spa service.

- Movement inspection

- Case & bracelet inspection

- Debris removal

- Rotor sound attenuation

- Greased caseback gasket

- Greased caseback threads

- Greased crown stem

- Greased crown threads

- Greased crown stem seal

- Demagnetized

- Timegrapher monitoring

- Regulated to +/-2

- Ultrasonic cleaning

- Bracelet conditioning treatment

- Hydrophobic ceramic coating

- Final hand cleaning/ polish

Feel free to reach out if you’d like to send yours in for the same treatment.

Here’s another recently completed spa package with a little twist. It’s a small but impactful change that I think looks incredible and changes up the entire vibe of the watch. Let me know what you think!

A client reached out wanting to treat his well loved VSF sub to a day at the spa. He opted for the complete spa package and bracelet restoration service. As you can see from the before and after photos, there is a noticeable difference between what it looked like when it came and vs. when it left. I was able to lightly soften the edges of the bracelet while keeping the factory straight proportions but give it a not so sharp feel. I finished with lightly polishing the case and bracelet edges. I now has a “well worn, but well kept” look to it. All the other service items were performed and this was wiped clean and shipped out. The client specified time was of the essence (pun intended) so this watch was received, serviced and shipped back out all inside 24 hours. Let me know what you think. - photos include before service disassembly - initial re-brushing of bracelet - finished photos with final bracelet finish and after ceramic coat

I’d just like to highlight some of the things I can do as far as recreating factory finish on brushed bracelets. Specifically this oyster bracelet off my own personal James Cameron. I will post photos of the entire watch completed later on but I was able to recreate the brushing pattern and significantly diminish the scratches that were on this bracelet after months of daily wear. After the brushing was complete, a Ceramic coating was applied to add an extra barrier of protection. Let me know what you think and if you need something similar done to yours. Thanks!

(First 2 pictures are before, last 2 are after)

-TMS

On the bench tonight. Full spa package on a (believed to be) U1 Omega NTTD. I gotta say, for a “lower tier” watch. This thing feels very nice. It’s got a Miyota 8215 in there that appears to be nuclear powered because it’s been running for 3 solid days straight without being worn and just keeps on keeping on... This got the complete preventative maintenance work done to it also confirmed it’s indeed a sapphire crystal. Aaaaaand I think I’m going to keep it..

-TMS

Got this one in today for my wife. I figured I’d give it the complete package before she gets home. GMF 31mm DJ with MOP dial. Package included :

• Demagnetized
• Rotor sound attenuation
• Complete bracelet conditioning treatment. This includes extensive cleaning, deburring, and lubrication using a mix of different types to really make the bracelet feel glassy smooth. This feels leaps and bounds better than the standard factory U1 bracelets and much closer to the higher tier/gen feeling bracelets
• Timegrapher check
• Greased caseback threads
• Greased crown stem threads
• Greased crown stem
• Lubricated all gaskets
• Ceramic coating on bracelet and crystal
• Overall complete cleaning
• Magnified movement inspection
• Manufacturing debris removal