Time is of the essence
- Feb 27
- 2 min read
Words by Hannah Tapping
From the first spark of conception to the moment it leaves the workshops, every Rolex timepiece is shaped by a singular, uncompromising principle: absolute quality.
Above: Michael Spiers’ Rolex team and state-of-the-art workshop
Created to be handed down through generations and to accompany many chapters of life, Rolex watches are meticulously designed and engineered for longevity. To ensure continued performance and reliability, periodic servicing is recommended so that each timepiece continues to meet Rolex’s exacting standards.
Michael Spiers is proud to be part of the global network of Rolex-trained watchmakers, entrusted with the care and maintenance of these extraordinary timepieces. By adhering to the Rolex Service Procedure, using genuine Rolex parts and specialised tools, every watch entrusted to their care returns to its original state, maintaining both its functional and aesthetic standards, thereby safeguarding both performance and heritage.
Over the last year, Michael Spiers has continued to grow as a business, which includes the expansion of a primary Rolex Authorised Service Centre in Plymouth, alongside the ones in Exeter and Taunton. From theseworkshops, highly skilled Rolex-trained watchmakers provide a comprehensive professional service for Rolex timepieces, from ensuring optimal performance to expertly polishing the components. No matter which Michael Spiers showroom you entrust with your Rolex, including the one in Truro, you can be assured of the same level of service. Your timepiece will receive meticulous care and attention, ensuring it remains in exceptional condition for years to come.
“A Rolex timepiece is designed to be treasured for a lifetime. That is why, when we service a watch, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional care and keeping our customers fully informed at every stage of the process,” explains Lee Treliving, Rolex Service Centre Manager.
United by a shared passion for horology, all our Rolex-trained watchmakers bring a wealth of expertise and in-depth knowledge of Rolex timepieces. “The intricate mechanical workings of a watch have always fascinated me. Each Rolex that enters our workshop presents a unique challenge and an opportunity to ensure it continues to perform exactly as it did when it was first created,” says Alex Elston, Watchmaker, Plymouth.
The dedicated workshops are equipped with state-of-the-art tools and facilities and are exclusively devoted to the servicing of Rolex watches. From the precise adjustment of a bracelet to a complete overhaul, every service operation required for a watch is carried out in-house by the expert team, ensuring its precision, reliability and appearance are maintained. Timekeeping accuracy and waterproofness are rigorously tested to guarantee the level of quality and reliability one would naturally expect from a Rolex timepiece and after a complete service, each Rolex is covered by a two-year Service Guarantee. No matter the model, Michael Spiers ensures that your beloved timepiece is in safe hands.
