Balance of TimeVAIL, ARIZONA
MEET ERIC
I’m Eric, the photographer and watch collector behind Balance of Time.
My interest in watches begins with curiosity. An engraved case, an unfamiliar dial, or a movement that has been quiet for years can lead to questions worth exploring.
Photography taught me to slow down and notice details. Mechanical watches invite that same attention, with the added fascination of understanding how something so small was made to work.
Balance of Time brings those interests together: watches, history, and the stories we choose to preserve.
WHY WATCHES MATTER
There is a place for the convenience of a modern watch. But an older timepiece offers another kind of connection: to its maker, to the era it came from, and sometimes to someone we remember.
A watch does not have to be rare or expensive to be interesting. It may be the one your father wore, a discovery at an auction, or simply a design that makes you want to know more. That curiosity is a good place to begin.
AT THE WORKBENCH
I begin by observing the watch, documenting its condition, and considering what it needs. Age and wear can be part of its character, not something to remove automatically.
My approach is to explain what I find, be clear about the options, and agree on the work before proceeding. The case files share that process through photographs and observations.
I accept select projects within the workshop’s capabilities. Where a watch needs specialized equipment, parts, or expertise beyond my scope, I will say so and may recommend another provider.
See the case files →
YOUR WATCH, YOUR STORY
Whether it needs a battery, a repair assessment, or help with identification, a few photographs and a conversation can help us find the next step.