Bedesten

Watch Service & Restoration

From routine movement servicing to full vintage restoration — your watch is handled by master watchmakers we have trusted for decades.

How We Care for Your Watch

A luxury watch lives for generations when it is cared for properly. Bedesten Watches has been buying and selling watches in Istanbul since 1999; with every watch that passes through our hands, we see first-hand how service history affects value. That is why we approach servicing the way a collector would. We are independent — not a brand-authorized service center. We use genuine or period-correct parts, document every intervention, and return any replaced parts to you. We never polish a case unless you ask us to.

What We Service

Movement Service & Overhaul

Complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, lubrication and precision regulation. Every watch leaves only after timing tests.

Vintage Restoration

Faithful restoration with period-correct parts. The patina of original dials and hands is preserved; every replacement is documented.

Case & Bracelet

Cleaning and careful detailing. Polishing is done only on request — preserving the case's original lines is critical to collector value.

Water-Resistance Testing

Gasket and tube inspection, crown service and pressure testing. We recommend periodic testing, especially for dive watches.

Dial, Hands & Crystal

Sourcing crystals and parts correct for your reference. Your original parts are always returned to you.

Service Report & Documentation

A report covering the work performed, parts replaced and test results — a valuable addition to your watch's service history.

How It Works

  1. 1.Send photos of your watch and describe the issue via WhatsApp +90 532 327 88 26
  2. 2.Get a free preliminary assessment — a firm price comes only once we've inspected the watch in person
  3. 3.Bring your watch to our Suadiye store or send it by insured courier
  4. 4.Master watchmakers complete the service with genuine or period-correct parts
  5. 5.After timing and water-resistance tests, collect your watch with its service report

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a brand-authorized service center?+

No, we provide independent service. As a family business trading watches since 1999, we work with master watchmakers we have known for years and use genuine or period-correct parts. If your watch is under manufacturer warranty, we recommend considering the authorized service first.

Do you service watches not bought from Bedesten?+

Yes. We service luxury watches of all brands regardless of where they were purchased.

How long does a service take?+

Simple maintenance and testing usually takes 1-2 weeks; a full overhaul or restoration takes 4-8 weeks depending on parts availability. We share a clear timeline at the preliminary assessment.

Does polishing reduce value?+

Excessive or repeated polishing softens the case's original lines and can reduce collector value. That is why we never polish without your request — and for vintage watches we usually advise against it entirely.

What happens to replaced parts?+

All replaced parts are returned to you. On vintage watches, original parts are part of the watch's history and worth keeping.

How much does a service cost?+

Honestly, we can't put a number on it from photos. The cost depends on the brand, the caliber and what the watch actually needs once it's open on the bench — a battery and a fresh seal is a different world from a full vintage chronograph overhaul. So we don't quote blind: the inspection is free, we tell you exactly what we find, and you get a firm price for your approval before a single screw is turned.