Convert your watch

Convert Your Watch

At Frett & Co Clockworks, each watch we create tells its own unique tale, but the most compelling story is yours. We invite you to breathe new life into your cherished pocket watch by encasing it in one of our exquisite conversion cases. These pocket watches once held deep significance for their owners, and we honor that legacy by reviving their functionality. Transform your pocket watch into a custom wristwatch and carry a piece of your personal history with you, reimagined and renewed for modern use.

STEP 1: Submit Your Watch Details Tell us about the pocket watch you would like to have converted by submitting the form.

STEP 2: Confirmation and Shipping Instructions An associate will review your submission to confirm your watch is suitable for conversion. Upon approval, we will provide our Conversion Department address to ship your watch.

STEP 3: Inspection and Initial Photo Upon receipt, our team will inspect your watch, verify its suitability for conversion, and take a "before" photo.

STEP 4: Invoice and Design Consultation We'll email you an invoice based on the watch size and engineering required. We'll also begin the design conversation, offering ideas for strap colors. Payment is not reqiured until completion of the work.

STEP 5: Restoration and Manufacturing Our watchmakers will meticulously restore your pocket watch mechanism while our manufacturing team builds the custom components for the preservation system, finalizing the design details with you.

STEP 6: Production and Final Approval After restoring the movement, it enters our production queue. Once the watch is built, we'll email you an image for final approval and address verification before shipping.

STEP 7: Delivery and Completion We will ship your new wristwatch, the original pocket watch case, and provide tracking information. Payment is required upon completion of the work, and a signature is required upon delivery.

NOTE: The entire process typically takes about one month, but production times may vary based on availability.