Watch regulation or Calibration in Singapore

Is your watch running too fast, too slow, or showing unstable timing? At WatchRepair.com.sg, we provide professional watch regulation and calibration service in Singapore for automatic, mechanical and quartz watches.

Watch timing problems can happen for many reasons, including magnetism, dry oil, weak battery, shock damage, worn movement parts or normal movement drift over time. Our technician will check your watch carefully before advising whether simple regulation, calibration, demagnetization or full servicing is needed.

What Is Watch Regulation?

Watch regulation is the process of adjusting the timing of a mechanical or automatic watch so it runs closer to the correct time. A timing machine is used to check the watch’s rate, beat error and movement performance before careful adjustment is made.

Regulation can help when the movement is generally healthy but slightly fast or slow. If the movement is dirty, dry or worn, a full service may be more suitable than simple regulation.

What Is Watch Calibration?

Watch calibration is a broader accuracy check and adjustment process. For mechanical watches, it may involve timing regulation. For quartz watches, it may include checking the battery strength, circuit, coil, contacts and movement condition.

If your quartz watch is not keeping time properly, the cause may not only be the battery. Battery leakage, dirty contacts, water damage or a weak movement can also affect accuracy.

Common Signs Your Watch Needs Regulation or Calibration

  • Watch is gaining time every day
  • Watch is losing time every day
  • Automatic watch runs fast after being dropped
  • Mechanical watch timing changes in different positions
  • Watch stops overnight even after wearing
  • Quartz watch is not keeping accurate time
  • Watch becomes inaccurate after battery replacement
  • Watch may be magnetised
  • Timekeeping is unstable or inconsistent

Automatic & Mechanical Watch Regulation

Automatic and mechanical watches depend on movement condition, lubrication, balance wheel performance and adjustment. If the movement is clean and healthy, regulation may improve accuracy. If the watch has not been serviced for many years, a full service may be recommended to protect the movement from further wear.

We handle many Swiss and Japanese automatic watches, including Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Longines, Tudor, Oris, Seiko, Tissot, Cartier, Panerai, IWC and more.

Quartz Watch Calibration & Accuracy Check

Quartz watches are usually very accurate, but they can still develop problems. A weak battery, battery leakage, poor contact, moisture inside the case or faulty movement can cause poor timekeeping.

For quartz watches, we can test the battery power, inspect for leakage, clean contacts where required and check whether the movement needs repair or replacement.

Our Watch Regulation & Calibration Service May Include

  • Timing accuracy check
  • Rate and beat error inspection for mechanical watches
  • Automatic watch regulation
  • Mechanical watch timing adjustment
  • Quartz watch battery power test
  • Battery leakage inspection
  • Contact cleaning where required
  • Demagnetization check
  • Movement condition diagnosis
  • Waterproof testing where applicable

Regulation vs Full Watch Service

A simple regulation adjusts the watch timing only. It is suitable when the movement is in good condition and only needs minor timing correction.

A full watch service is more complete. It may include dismantling, cleaning, oiling, reassembly, adjustment and testing. If the movement has dried oil, dirt, low power reserve, rust or worn parts, a full service is usually a better long-term solution than regulation alone.

Important: Calibration May Not Solve Every Timing Problem

If your watch has internal wear, dried lubricant, water damage, battery leakage or damaged movement parts, timing adjustment alone may not solve the issue. We will check the watch first and advise the correct repair option before proceeding.

Why Choose WatchRepair.com.sg?

Over 20 Years Experience

Experienced in servicing luxury, vintage, Swiss and Japanese watches.

Proper Timing Diagnosis

We check the cause of poor accuracy before recommending regulation or repair.

Quartz & Mechanical Watches

We handle both quartz accuracy issues and mechanical timing adjustment.

Waterproof Test Available

Waterproof testing is available where applicable after service or case opening.

Brands We Regulate, Calibrate & Service

We provide watch regulation, calibration, demagnetization and servicing for many watch brands, including:

Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Longines, Cartier, Tudor, Oris, Tissot, Panerai, IWC, Breitling, Chopard, Franck Muller, Seiko, Citizen, Casio, Orient and more.

Visit Our Watch Repair Shop in Singapore

WatchRepair.com.sg
1 Park Road #03-62
People's Park Complex
Singapore 059108

We are conveniently located near Chinatown MRT Exit C.

Get Your Watch Timing Checked

If your watch is running fast, slow or irregularly, contact us with your watch brand, model and problem. We will advise whether regulation, calibration, demagnetization or full servicing is the right solution.

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