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    Watch servicing recommendations

    I need some help finding economical watch servicing. I previously used dafid Ellis but he has retired. I have recently started using Micheal Swift but have run into an issue in that he won't service Vostok watches.

    I have recently bought a first generation Vostok amphibia with swing lugs and it is not working as it should. The second hand moves in both directions if the watch is moved quickly but does run. The movement also doesn't move properly between hand winding and times setting. I could sent it back as it should have arrived in a working condition but hasn't but I would like to service it and get it running. I want to do this as cheaply as possible does anyone have anyone who they can recommend.

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    woodland technical.
    http://www.woodlandtechnical.co.uk/

    Does all mine and has done for the last 4 years.

    Maybe on hols at the moment, as I am currently waiting on a reply to a message and not heard back yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheFixer View Post
    woodland technical.
    http://www.woodlandtechnical.co.uk/

    Does all mine and has done for the last 4 years.

    Maybe on hols at the moment, as I am currently waiting on a reply to a message and not heard back yet.
    Out of interest ball park how much do they charge for manual wind, auto and chronos


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    Manual wind £50 to £60
    Auto around £70 to £80
    Chrono £120 to £140

    Greg treats me very kindly as I send him a fair bit to do from time to time.

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    Vostok servicing

    I’ve the odd Vostok or two in need of servicing. I know, why bother servicing a Vostok? But mine are sentimental.

    I’ve resurrected this thread in the hope of an update.

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    I did get mine serviced by Greg and he did a good job . The other chap I use, Michael swift doesn’t service Vostok watches because he struggles to get parts


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    Quote Originally Posted by TheFixer View Post
    woodland technical.
    http://www.woodlandtechnical.co.uk/

    Does all mine and has done for the last 4 years.

    Maybe on hols at the moment, as I am currently waiting on a reply to a message and not heard back yet.
    Interesting website!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maris View Post
    Interesting website!
    Especially if you read the testimonials and Derek Twat's answers.

    Part owned by Viz?

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    Richard, the owner of The Watch Spot blog, does servicing. I’ve had good work done in the past watch is particularly interesting it might get featured on the blog.


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