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Luxury Cartier Roadster chronograph watch resting elegantly on its red presentation box

Specialist watch repairs and servicing in Mayfair since 1987

Swiss-trained horologists. Free estimates and advice. Secure UK postal service.

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The sort of detail your watch deserves

Your watch should not come back running better but looking worse, or polished nicely while the movement still needs attention. We provide complete mechanical servicing, automatic and manual wind repairs, quartz servicing, chronograph repairs, battery replacements, restoration and professional refinishing in London, so your timepiece receives coordinated care from people who understand both its performance and appearance. We also provide specialist servicing for Georg Jensen, Chaumet, Dunhill and Philip Stein watches, alongside many other luxury brands.

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Russell Talerman Watch Repairs – Rolex Specialist also offers same-day battery replacements on many models plus secure postal repairs across the UK, especially when visiting Mayfair isn't practical. We carry out water resistance testing, resealing, accuracy testing and regulation while using genuine replacement parts whenever available. We welcome customers from Chelsea, Knightsbridge, the City of London, Hampstead and the surrounding areas.

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Our specialist polishing services include case and bracelet refurbishment, removal of scratches and surface wear, factory-style refinishing, luxury watch valeting and detailing, together with laser repair technology for deeper marks and imperfections. From a worn bracelet to a vintage movement requiring careful restoration, we focus on work that helps you wear and enjoy your watch again.

What we offer

Close-up of vintage mechanical watch gears and components needing professional servicing
Precision tweezers adjusting small components during a complex mechanical watch repair
Gloved hand polishing the side of a luxury watch case on a workshop buffing wheel

Horological services

We carry out complete servicing with careful disassembly, cleaning, regulation and testing, helping your watch keep proper time and stay dependable.

Watch repairs

From movement faults to water damage, we repair luxury timepieces with measured care and clear advice before any work begins.

Watch polishing

Our refinishing work lifts scratches, restores case lines and brings back the right finish without losing the character of your watch.

Clean and organized professional watchmaker bench with specialized tools and testing equipment

A workshop built for watches that matter

When your watch starts losing time, takes on moisture or simply looks worn, you need more than a quick fix. Russell Talerman Watch Repairs – Rolex Specialist has been serving customers from Mayfair since 1987, combining Swiss-trained horology with a fully equipped London workshop dedicated to luxury watch servicing and restoration. We know these timepieces often carry value beyond the price tag, so we take the time to assess every watch, explain the available options and provide honest, expert advice before any work begins. 

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Whether your watch requires servicing, repairs, polishing, refurbishment or complete restoration, skilled specialists in-house complete every stage using advanced equipment and proven techniques. From modern luxury watches to treasured vintage models, our goal is to restore both reliable performance and exceptional appearance while respecting the original design, craftsmanship and story behind every watch entrusted to us.

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Call us for expert advice.

Same-day battery replacements

Accredited luxury brand care

Genuine parts when available

Technician in a Mayfair workshop precisely refining the finish on a luxury watch casing

Professional Affiliations

  • Officially accredited Swiss-trained Baume & Mercier workshop

  • Officially accredited Swiss-trained IWC repairer workshop

  • Officially accredited Swiss-trained Cartier repairer workshop

  • Associated with the British Horological Institute

Why people trust us with valuable timepieces

  • Established in 1987: For almost four decades, Russell Talerman Watch Repairs – Rolex Specialist has provided trusted luxury watch servicing and repairs from the heart of Mayfair, Central London. We offer free estimates, expert advice and a secure postal repair service for customers across the UK, making professional watch care accessible wherever you are.
     

  • Swiss-trained watchmakers: Our Swiss-trained horologists, watchmakers and polishing specialists combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. From complete mechanical servicing and chronograph repairs to battery replacements, accuracy regulation and vintage restoration, every watch receives expert attention.
     

  • Accredited brand expertise: As an accredited service centre, we are authorised to service and repair leading luxury brands, including Rolex, Omega, Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen, TAG Heuer, Longines, Graham and Franck Muller. We also regularly service Patek Philippe, Hublot, Jacob & Co., Dior, Junghans, Hermès, Baume & Mercier and many other luxury Swiss watch brands. Genuine manufacturer parts are used whenever available, following manufacturer-approved repair procedures.
     

  • In-house London workshop: Our fully equipped London workshop carries out all servicing, repairs and restoration work using specialist equipment. This allows us to carry out everything from water resistance testing and resealing to laser repairs, advanced polishing, and case and bracelet refurbishment, ensuring every watch is handled with complete care.
     

  • Care for modern and vintage: Whether you own a modern luxury watch or a treasured vintage timepiece, we provide sympathetic restoration that preserves its character while restoring its performance, appearance and reliability for years to come.

Frequently asked questions

Give your watch the care it deserves

Call us today to request your free estimate for specialist watch repairs and servicing.

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