London Bridge
The Shard
Unit 306, The Shard Retail ArcadeLondon Bridge St, London SE1 9BZGet directions ↗
WATCH REPAIRS · LONDON
Battery replacement, mechanical servicing and careful repairs for Bamford London watches and Bamford-customised timepieces. We identify the movement, materials and any modifications before recommending the work. Walk in at The Shard or Canary Wharf, or use our UK postal repair service.
Free assessment. A quote for your watch.
No appointment needed · Pay on completion

Bamford London’s own collections and Bamford-customised watches can use very different movements and materials. Battery packages apply to suitable conventional quartz watches; automatic and solar-powered models need different care. We confirm the scope, parts and final price for your reference before starting.
Prices shown are starting prices. We confirm the work and final quote after assessment, before any repair begins.
For suitable uncoated stainless-steel surfaces only. DLC, PVD and other coloured coatings, carbon cases and ceramic components need different care; polishing can damage their finish. We agree the treatment after inspection.
Exterior cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning of suitable metal bracelets. We choose the method to suit the materials, finish and condition.
Links removed or added for a comfortable fit, using compatible links and fittings. Damaged pins, clasps and other bracelet repairs are quoted after inspection.
We identify the correct crystal material, shape, thickness and seals for your reference. Sapphire glass and model-specific components are quoted individually, subject to suitable parts being available.
We match the width, lug shape, fittings and clasp to your watch. Original straps are checked for availability; suitable alternatives may be offered. The price depends on your choice and the fitting required.
We inspect the crown, seals and case, including any modifications, then advise on resealing and appropriate pressure testing. The result depends on the reference and its condition; we confirm any further work required.

A straightforward repair
Start with a free assessment at either London branch, or arrange a postal repair.
We explain what your watch needs, the price and estimated turnaround before starting.
Your watch is checked before collection or return. We confirm the guarantee for your repair.
British design · Individual style
George Bamford built Bamford Watch Department around the idea of making a familiar watch feel personal. Its work became known for distinctive finishes, dial colours and collaborations, with a London base in Mayfair known as The Hive.
The story later expanded into Bamford London’s own watch collections. The Mayfair began as a watch loaned to customers during servicing before becoming a collection in its own right. Today, the range spans quartz Mayfair models, automatic GMT watches and the B347. A Bamford name on the dial can therefore represent its own design or a customised watch from another maker — an important distinction when planning a repair.
Explore the story: Bamford Watch Department · About Bamford London
We assess your watch, explain the options and confirm the price before work begins. Your repair is checked before collection or return, and payment is on completion.
Visit The Shard (London Bridge) or Canary Wharf, or use our UK-wide postal repair service. We provide an independent repair service; parts availability and guarantee cover are confirmed with your quote.
We assess Bamford London’s own watches, including Mayfair, GMT and B347 models, as well as watches customised by Bamford Watch Department. For a customised watch, we identify both the underlying watch and the alterations. The movement, case construction, finish and parts availability determine the work we can offer.
Battery replacement, quartz servicing, mechanical servicing and regulation are quoted after a free assessment of your reference. We also quote Mini Service and Premium Battery & Reseal after checking the watch. Suitable uncoated stainless-steel polishing starts from £50, cleaning from £10 and bracelet adjustment from £9.95. Glass, straps, coated finishes and specialist parts are quoted individually. We confirm the final price before work begins.
No. Conventional quartz Mayfair models use batteries, while mechanical watches such as the automatic GMT and B347 do not. We check the exact reference and movement before suggesting a service. Solar-powered or specialist electronic models need a separate assessment rather than an ordinary battery replacement.
We assess conventional quartz Mayfair models for battery replacement, resealing and appropriate water-resistance testing. Mayfair generations have different movements and case designs, so the reference matters. If a new battery does not resolve the fault, we explain the further checks or servicing needed and confirm the price first.
Yes, we assess the movement and functions before quoting. Servicing can include dismantling, cleaning, lubrication, reassembly, regulation and testing, with worn parts confirmed in advance. GMT and other additional functions are checked as appropriate. Parts availability and the exact calibre affect feasibility, cost and turnaround.
We check the movement before recommending regulation or servicing. Regulation may improve the rate of a healthy mechanical movement, but wear, lubrication problems or other faults may require a service. We confirm the proposed work, expected result and price after assessment.
Coated surfaces need particular care. Abrasive polishing can remove or alter DLC, PVD and other coloured finishes, so our £50 starting price applies only to suitable uncoated stainless steel. Carbon and ceramic parts also need different treatment. We assess the material first and explain whether cleaning, specialist finish work or a replacement component is the appropriate route.
We check availability for the exact reference and any customisation before promising a part. A movement component may be available even when a bespoke dial, hand, coated case part or limited-edition strap is not. We explain any proposed alternative, and specialist work may need support from Bamford or the original watch manufacturer.
We quote glass replacement for the correct material, profile and seals. Sapphire and unusual shapes are assessed individually. Straps are matched to the width, lug shape, fittings and clasp; price depends on your choice. Bracelet adjustment starts from £9.95 where the existing links and fittings allow it, with extra links or damaged components quoted separately.
We assess the case, crown and seals, taking account of any modifications, then carry out appropriate resealing and pressure testing. We explain the result and any limitations. A test does not increase the original rating or mean every watch is suitable for swimming. If moisture is visible under the glass, stop wearing the watch and arrange an assessment promptly.
Straightforward battery replacements on suitable quartz models and bracelet adjustments can often be completed the same day, subject to inspection and workload. Mechanical servicing, specialist electronic faults and parts orders take longer. We give an estimated turnaround after assessing your watch, rather than promising the same timescale for every model.
Yes. Send your securely packed watch to Ross Watch Repairs, Unit 4B, Cabot Place Shopping Centre, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QT using Royal Mail Special Delivery, with cover appropriate to its value. Contact us first if the available cover is insufficient. Include your name, phone number, email, return address and the fault or work required. Repairs under £50, assessments and warranty returns carry a £15 postal charge.
Ross Watch Repairs provides an independent repair service. We confirm parts availability and guarantee cover for servicing and other repairs with your quote. Standard Battery & Reseal includes a 12-month guarantee, Premium Battery & Reseal includes 24 months and Mini Service includes 36 months on suitable quartz watches. Payment is on completion. For a Bamford or original-manufacturer warranty claim, contact the relevant warranty provider first.
Get a free assessment and a clear quote. Visit either London branch, or arrange your postal repair.
Bring your watch in for a free assessment, or speak to us before sending it by post.
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