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Complete Overhaul REPAIR & SERVICE
Rolex Milgauss
Gray & Sons Jewelers, located in Miami Beach, Florida is an independent watch service center, repairing Rolex Milgauss watches since 1980.
Introduced to the family of Rolex sport watches in 1956, the Rolex Milgauss watch model is one of the most technologically innovative watches Rolex has made til today. Titled in French for its anti-magnetism, the name ‘Milgauss’ comes from the watch’s ability to withstand 1,000 gausses of a magnetic field when the average watch could only withstand about 50 gausses.
Rolex Milgauss
The evolution of science and technology caused more human exposure to magnetic fields and timepieces began to tell inaccurate times. Rolex decided to partner with a European particle physics laboratory named CERN to tackle these issues; the companies continue their partnership today.
From 1987 to 2007 Rolex halted the fabrication of Milgauss watches making its comeback more desired than ever. The design of today’s Rolex Milgauss blended the looks of previous Milgauss designs. Bringing back the original lightning bold second hand; the case, bracelet, and bezel reflect the classic design of steel oyster perpetual watches.
The most aesthetically pleasing alteration made to Milgauss watches was the addition of a green-tinted crystal, or as Rolex calls it, the ‘Glace Verte’. This glass was used on their special ‘Anniversary’ Milgauss Model in the re-release of the Rolex Milgauss 116400. Since then, Rolex Milgauss watches have become one of the most desired watches in the world.
Rolex Repair Services
Gray & Sons - Top Watch Repair Service Center For High Caliber Watches
This watch came to Gray and Sons through a seller looking to trade in their
Rolex Milgauss for another watch in our collection. Although the watch looked fine on the outside, factories recommend one to service automatic watches every 3-5 years to upkeep the quality of the watch’s timekeeping. This watch also was not passing our water resistance test using the Witschi Machine meaning the integrity of the movement has been compromised.
Rolex Milgauss Service Center
We must ensure all boxes have been checked 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.
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.
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 accurately 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. 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 performs excellently.
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.
Repaired Rolex Milgauss White Dial
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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. Through our constantly updated website, customers can request a free monthly catalog that includes our updated inventory, as many things come in every month.
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!
#1 Specialist on Rolex 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.
