Services
Watch Workshop
At both the Wolverhampton and Harborne showrooms immaculate rooms lay hidden, no dust may settle and the state-of-the-art machines would look at home in any sci-fi movie. These are of course Rudell's In-house watch workshops. Maurice Ballard and Martin Butcher have both worked in the trade for more than 25 years, taking great pride in servicing and repairing your treasured time pieces. Accredited by all the major watch houses, to include Patek Philippe, Rolex, Brietling, Omega, Cartier and Tag and supported by vigorous training and testing you know your watches are in safe hands. Both Martin and Maurice are qualified WOSTEP trainers, of which there are only a handful of members in the country. This enables them to train watchmakers to the finest Swiss standards. WOSTEP is the most prestigious watchmaking school in the world. We would like to introduce Brian Birkmyre, who joined the Rudells team September 2010, and is a fully qualified member of the British Horological Institute and is accredited by Cartier. The In-house team pride themselves on being able to fully service, refurbish, water test and seal your time piece much sooner than any of the manufacturers. Rudells centre of excellence offer a comprehensive battery and re-sealing service within a week. Completed by our inhouse watchmakers adhering to high industry standards that includes rigorous electronic diagnostic testing, replacement of cell and seals, resealing and pressure testing. Rudells uniquely also valet your bracelet and case as part of the service.
Jewellery Workshop
Alongside the watchmakers are our incredibly skilled in-house jewellers. Specialising in bespoke pieces along with remodeling, restoration, cleaning and general repairs. Terry Williams and Mike Chadwick are both master goldsmiths and have a combined experience of over 70 years, they have worked together for over 20 years specialising in very different areas of jewellery manufacture and repair. Mike originally specialised in bespoke work on gold watches and jewellery whilst Terry after graduating in 1975 became expertly trained in lapidary, the art of stone polishing, together this formidable duo really are the finest in their field.
Valuations
Rudells also boasts their very own fully qualified on-site valuers, Gary Jones and Amanda Mackinnon. Both of whom are members of the Institute of Registered Valuers. They are also gemmologists with FGA and DGA certificates. Their extensive knowledge and training enable them to provide extremely detailed and accurate valuations. A service that firmly secures Rudells position in first place amongst the company's competitors.
