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Complete Overhaul REPAIR & SERVICE
IWC Pilot Flieger UTC
Gray & Sons Jewelers, located in Miami Beach, Florida is an independent watch service center, repairing IWC Pilot Flieger UTC watches since 1980.
Overhaul & Detail - IWC Watch Repair at Gray & Sons Jewelers
Restoration of IWC Pilot Flieger UTC Automatic Watch
The remarkable IWC Pilot Flieger UTC watch is one that, while discontinued, continues to leave connoisseurs enamored. Unlike any other Dual-Time watch from its era, the Universal Time Coordinator window in the center of the dial quickly gained popularity for its unique design. This white UTC window displays an hour clock belt and at the top, a small pointed indicator goes panning over the numbers as the hours advance. Such a simple yet genius watch idea.
IWC Flieger IW325102 stainless steel 39mm auto watch
Although considered an “entry-level watch”, the IWC Pilot Flieger is an excellent choice for those in search of top-tier performance and excellent manufacturing. The timelessness of this watch makes it the perfect starter choice for anyone who was aiming for an execution piece that can be dressed up or down.
The famous “Mark” dial featured on this timepiece includes the iconic Tritium lume triangle marker at 12 o’clock. The hour and minute hands on this watch face carry an ivory tone in the shape of swords or as some like to call ‘kite hands’. This black slate dial offers optimal visibility, reading the time is a quick and easy glancing process.
The stainless steel five-row link bracelet is seamlessly flexible and wears smoothly on the wrist, arm hair pulling is not an issue with this IWC. The steel bracelet comes with a stainless steel deployment buckle, however, the lugs on this watch measure 20mm and are a standard fit for almost all leather or fabric straps available. The IWC Pilot Fleiger UTC watch is the perfect beginner watch for those looking to grow a luxury watch collection.
IWC Repair Services
Gray & Sons - Top Watch Repair Service Center For High Caliber Watches
This watch came to Gray and Sons through a client looking to repair their pre-owned IWC Pilot Spitfire UTC watch. The watch had suffered a severe scrape along the bottom right quadrant of the bezel. Although the watch was in reasonably good condition, factories recommend one to service automatic watches every 3-5 years to upkeep the quality of the watch’s timekeeping, especially if the watch’s movement could have experienced trauma.
The owner of this watch requested a full overhaul and detail; this includes the dismantling and servicing of the watch’s inner mechanism along with cleaning and polishing of the watch’s outer case and metal bracelet.
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 good condition, the movement just needed some cleaning and relubricating. Once we’ve diagnosed the problem on 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 bracelet . The case and bracelet 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.
IWC Flieger IW325102 stainless steel 39mm auto watch
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 light polish around the case to remove the minor 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 measure the watch’s amplitude using special machines that listen to the heartbeat of the watch. We also test the watch’s water resistance with a machine that simulates a deep plunge using air pressure to check for leaks.
Additionally, we check that all complications are functioning fully; in this case the hour and minute hands, sub-second dial, date window, and chronograph timers. 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 20-30 hours; this ensures the automatic rotor that powers the reserve is at optimal performance.
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.
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Get to Know More About Us, Gray and Sons Jewelers - Watch Specialists and Estate Jewelry Buying and Selling
For over 41 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. We update the website daily so many things come in every day! 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 IWC Pilot 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 Master-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.
Watch Repairs by Gray & Sons
Some watch repair shops just take shortcuts once they have your money but that's not what you're going to see from our team. Explore our repair videos on YouTube by searching "Gray and Sons," or visit our Miami Beach showroom. We specialize in brands like Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Omega, and more, offering unmatched quality and care.
Genuine is exactly what you will get. Each-pre-owned watch that we sell at Gray & Sons has undergone a sophisticated inspection by our master trained technicians. That means that timepieces have been tested inside and out to ensure functionality as well as timekeeping.
Whenever they need to repair or replace an individual component, our watchmakers use Swiss parts. These components, whenever possible, come from the manufacturer. Sometimes our master watchmakers fabricate and refurbish parts that are not otherwise available to us to purchase from our sources.
