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Posted on: 31st August 2025

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Watch, clock & jewellery repairs in Peterborough

Forget the digital age – taking the phrase ‘Tik Tok’ right back to its timeless roots is watch and clock repairer extraordinaire, Sean Botha.

If you are among the millions of TV viewers regularly tuning in for an hour of nostalgia and craftsmanship served up by BBC’s The Repair Shop – then this gives a brief insight into Sean’s work.

Not unlike TV expert Steve Fletcher, highly-skilled Sean cleverly and professionally repairs clocks, watches, mechanical items – along with the addition of jewellery.

Sean works from his fully equipped workshop in Peterborough, offering on-site repair and servicing for watches, clocks and jewellery.

Many of us know that thought of sending precious, valuable and sentimental items aware for repair can cause an element of stress and anxiety, but by working locally, Sean ensures that owners’ cherished items remain in safe hands, eliminating the need to send them away for repairs.

Watch, Clock & Jewellery Repairs PeterboroughDedicated to his craft, Sean says: “I spend many hours looking at, disassembling, and rebuilding clockwork mechanisms: clocks, watches, even vintage toys."

“It was my love and now it is my work, but I still love to use the same care and passion to ensure a precious timepiece is restored and can travel with you into the future. Grand-father clocks, Swiss movements, Antique clocks, eccentric one-off clocks, or limited editions. I can also build bespoke quality watches with time-proven Swiss Quality movements.”

Here's some of the services SKB Enterprises can offer:

Watches

A comprehensive range of services for your timepieces, including meticulous cleaning and servicing to ensure optimal performance.

Fitting new batteries, replacing crowns and glass, and carrying out extensive repairs for watches that are not functioning properly.

Each service is performed with precision and care, utilising high-quality materials to restore your watch to its original condition. Whether your watch requires routine maintenance or significant repairs, Sean’s service is tailored to meet customers’ specific needs.

Clocks

Sean dedicates countless hours to examining, disassembling, and meticulously rebuilding various clockwork mechanisms, including clocks, watches, and even vintage toys. This passion has transformed into his profession, but he continues to approach each restoration with the same care and enthusiasm, ensuring that every cherished timepiece is revitalised and future-use ready.

Jewellery Repairs

Repairs and alterations include:

  • Ring repairs & resizing
  • Retipping & reclawing
  • Shank repairs
  • Rhodium & white gold replating
  • Chain & bracelet repairs
  • Stone replacement
  • Clasp repair
  • Cleaning & polishing
  • Engraving

To discuss any requirements – please visit Sean’s profile and read his exceptional feedback here Peterborough watch, clock & jewellery repairs

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