VAIL, ARIZONA · SERVING GREATER TUCSON

Watch battery replacement,
repair & vintage care.

From a watch that needs a fresh battery to a family timepiece you want to understand, Balance of Time offers thoughtful, individual care in Vail and greater Tucson.

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Eric Auffhammer examining a mechanical watch at the Balance of Time workbench

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HOW I CAN HELP

Find the right care for your watch.

Battery replacement

For a quartz watch that has stopped or may need a fresh battery. Includes a standard battery, installation, and basic condition and function checks. If the problem goes beyond the battery, we discuss the next steps first.

From $35 · See pricing →

Quartz diagnosis & repair

For a watch that still will not run, runs intermittently, or has another fault. Assessment helps determine whether repair or a suitable movement replacement is practical, depending on condition and parts availability.

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Mechanical watch servicing

For accepted manual-wind and automatic watches. Service may include movement disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, reassembly, and timing checks. The scope is tailored to the movement and its condition.

Basic service from $250 →

Vintage watch care

A preservation-focused approach to older watches. We assess condition, originality, and service needs before proposing repairs, with care for the character that makes your watch special. Specialized work may require referral.

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Inherited-watch identification

Not sure what you have? An initial assessment can help identify the watch where possible, review its condition, and recommend next steps. This is not a formal appraisal or authentication.

Initial assessment $50 →

Historical research

For owners who want to learn more about a watch’s model, movement, or history. Additional research includes a short summary of findings and sources, with uncertainties explained and a spending limit agreed in advance.

Research $50 per hour →

Clear estimates

Assessment fees are agreed first. No repair begins without your approval. See pricing and repair credits.

Realistic turnaround

Straightforward batteries are typically ready within 24 hours. While-you-wait service may be available. Repair timelines are confirmed after evaluation.

Work I stand behind

A 90-day limited warranty covers service workmanship and defects in supplied batteries. Read coverage and exclusions.

Workshop Scope

Currently Accepting Select Projects

Balance of Time is currently accepting select watch service and restoration projects. Each watch is evaluated based on condition, movement, parts availability, and the scope of work required.

Complex complications, highly specialized repairs, or work requiring equipment or expertise beyond the workshop's present capabilities may be declined or referred to an appropriate specialist.

Honest evaluation. Careful work. Respect for the watch.

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Watch battery replacement,repair & vintage care.