Complete Overhaul REPAIR & SERVICE
Overseas
Gray & Sons Jewelers, located in Miami Beach, Florida is an independent watch service center, repairing Overseas watches since 1980.
Servicing of Vacheron Constantin Overseas Quartz Watch
For centuries, Vacheron Constantin has been one of the top competitors in the luxury timepiece market, standing alongside names such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Jaeger LeCoultre. One of their most coveted watch models is the Vacheron Constantin Overseas which comes in a plethora of metal variations with different movements and all kinds of complications.
Gray & Sons Servicing Vacheron Constantin Overseas Quartz Watch
The Overseas collection was originally derived from Vacheron Constantin ’s ‘222’ Collection released for their 222nd anniversary. This was VC’s first watch model with a built-in bracelet and in 1996 Vacheron Constantin replaced the 222 watch collection with their Overseas watch model in their catalog.
While the first few variations of the Vacheron Overseas came in larger mechanical versions catering to male audiences, over the years, modern versions of this collection were made in 25mm case sizes with quartz movements.
Gray & Sons - Top Watch Repair Service Center For High Caliber Watches
This watch came to Gray and Sons through a client looking to trade in their Vacheron Constantin Overseas for another watch in our inventory. This watch was gifted to the client over 5 years ago and they had never taken it to get serviced.
Whenever we run into watches like these, our procedure is to treat the watch as if it had gone its whole life without service. Factories recommend everyone service automatic watches every 3-5 years to upkeep the quality of the watch’s timekeeping.
Many have been curious to get a full breakdown of what exactly happens to a watch in an overhaul and detail. When we service a watch, it includes the dismantling, cleaning, and relubricating of the watch’s inner mechanism along with cleaning and polishing of the watch’s outer case, steel buckle, and link bracelet. It might sound simple when said like this, however, servicing a watch is an extremely long and tedious process.
First things first, we open the case back of the watch and look for any rusted or damaged parts that need sourcing. In this case, the movement was in need of some cleaning and re-lubricating and the external watch case had some scratches to be polished out.
Once we’ve evaluated the watch and know if and what extra watch parts are needed, our watchmaker takes apart the watch piece by piece and prepares it for overhauling.
The watch movement, crystal , and watch stem are separated from the head and strap. The case and buckle are given to our head polisher while our watchmakers begin working on the movement. Piece by piece, our watchmaker begins dismantling the watch’s mechanism and evaluating every piece.
Once the watch parts that need sourcing are identified, our watchmaker prepares the timepiece’s screws, springs, pivots, and plates to be cleaned and sources the parts that are needed. We use six different cleaning solutions in an ultrasonic machine to make sure all dirt, dust, and dried oils are extracted from every crevice within the watch parts.
Once the watch parts are cleaned, the watchmaker starts to reassemble the movement while adding lubricants wherever designated and replacing all the gaskets for water resistance.
This tedious process usually takes anywhere from two to five hours per watch! Of course, assuming the watchmaker isn’t interrupted and all parts continue functioning.
While Gray and Sons’ watchmaker worked on the movement, we had our polisher give this watch a pass in the polishing wheel to remove the surface scratches. He then put the case in our ultrasonic machine for a bath and finally to rinse and dry.
Once our watchmaker puts together the movement and re-cases the watch, it's time for the final steps of our repair process. Prior to returning the client their watch, we must execute a final quality control process to ensure the watch is running as new as possible.
In this quality control, we test the watch’s time-keeping accuracy by observing it over a period of time after the watch has been reassembled. We also test the watch’s water resistance with a machine that simulates a deep plunge using air pressure to check for leaks in the watch case.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Quartz Watch Serviced by Gray and Sons
Additionally, we check that all complications are functioning fully; in this case the hour and minute hands. If both timekeeping and water tests pass, the watch gets put on our winding wheel for observation where it rotates and mimics the movement of the wrist for 6-8 hours.
The watch must then rest and run for the next 24-48 hours keeping accurate time. We do this to ensure that whether being worn for a full day or sitting still in a closet, the watch will maintain to tell accurate time as long as it has a battery.
Also, with this machine, we can analyze the durability of the watch and make sure the movement is functioning and not startled by any natural jagged movements of the wrist. Our complete restoration process can take up to 8 weeks.
Repair Services
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Fully Maintained Vacheron Constantin Overseas Quartz Watch
For over 43 years, Gray and Sons have specialized in the luxury business of pre-owned watches and estate jewelry. Every item in our inventory made from platinum, gold, and silver has been repaired or restored and polished to like-new condition.
Every day customers come into our independent watch repair center to sell us their watches and jewelry items so our inventory is ever-growing. Since many things come in every day, we make sure to update the website daily! Customers can request a free monthly catalog that includes our updated inventory.
Our sales associates are fluent in English, Spanish, French, Polish, and Russian so language barriers are often not a problem. Aside from buying, selling, and repairing, we also do trade-ins or take things in on consignment. For all your luxury needs, come visit us!
Our showroom is located in the heart of Miami Beach diagonally across the street from the world-renowned Bal Harbour Shops. If ever in the area, we highly recommend you come into our store; we’d love to meet you!
Every watch sold at Gray and Sons Jewelers comes with a “Like-New for Life” warranty. The LNFL warranty guarantees that anyone who buys a watch at Gray & Sons Jewelers can bring the watch in once a year and Gray & Sons will externally clean and polish the watch as long as the customer services the watch every 3-5 years.
We make sure to check all the boxes when quality controlling an item that will eventually acquire a new owner to enjoy. Every watch that comes into Gray and Sons Jewelers for repair will automatically receive a 12-month warranty once received by the customer post-repair. Rolex watches in particular receive a 24-month mechanical warranty.
Gray & Sons check the automatic rotor to make sure the watch’s power reserve is functioning properly, timekeeping accuracy, water resistance, chronograph accuracy, and several other quality control tests.
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#1 Specialist on Vacheron Constantin Overseas Watch Repairs
Visit Gray and Sons Jewelers is a one-stop source for all your luxury watches and high-end jewelry needs throughout Florida, especially in Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, and Fort Lauderdale. Gray and Sons have an excellent reputation with many customers in New York, Massachusetts, California, Texas, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Chicago. Access our website by clicking here for a free estimate .
OUR EXPERIENCE
OVER 150 YEARS OF COMBINED WATCHMAKING AND JEWELRY/CASE AND BRACELET REPAIR EXPERIENCE!
How to Repair Your Watch with Gray & Sons Jewelers
We offer our watch repair services locally in South Florida (Miami, Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach), nationally as well as internationally with our Easy Ship Box Option.
Local Repairs
Come visit our showroom and let us evaluate your watch. Our Swiss-trained watchmakers are among the best in the United States and we just happen to be located on Miami Beach. We will provide you an estimate before beginning any work.
National Repairs
To accommodate customers across the United States who complete repairs with us, we devised the Easy Ship Box as the fastest and most convenient way to send sensitive luxury items. This allows you to receive our state of the art services anywhere in the country, so you never compromise on the care your watch rightfully deserves.
