The Retro Directory

Sheffield Watch Repair, Overhaul/Movement, Crystal & Battery Replacement Service

Woodland Hills

Total Watch Repair (TWR) is a US-based specialist watch repair service offering movement overhauls, vintage restoration and repairs for quartz, mechanical and digital watches. Swiss-trained, factory-certified watchmakers handle battery and crystal replacement, crown/stem and pusher repairs, dial refinishing, bracelet repair/refinishing, pressure testing and more. TWR accepts shipped watches, offers door-to-door service, online strap/battery sales and a 1-year limited warranty. They do not service smartwatches.

Specialized Toy Restoration - Smart Choice Repair Center

Boca Raton

Smart Choice Repair Center (Boca Raton, FL) is a full-service repair and restoration centre specialising in antique and vintage toys — including battery-operated and tin wind-up toys, electric and wind-up toy trains, and vintage dolls/talkers — plus small vintage electricals (radios, lamps, fans). They fabricate parts (springs, gears), perform speaker/headphone repairs, offer prototyping/3D-printing via a FabLab, and provide mail-in and local pickup/delivery options.

Synth Repairs in Hertfordshire - Plasma Music Limited

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Hemel Hempstead-based Plasma Music Ltd (Alex Bhinder) provides specialist synth and electronic instrument repairs and restoration — including vintage synthesiser servicing, keyboard contact replacement and a long-life 'Live Forever' backup battery mod — plus valve amp servicing/valve changes, bespoke music electronics and a recording studio. Mail‑in or drop‑off repairs accepted.

The Watch Repair Centre Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk

Family-run watch repair centre in Norwich (St Stephen’s Street) established 2003. Provides while-you-wait battery changes (18-month guarantee), strap sales and fitting, link removal, quartz movement replacement, acrylic/mineral glass fitting and metal strap repairs. Operates a fully equipped mobile unit and services a wide range of brands from everyday (Sekonda, Seiko) to premium watches (Omega, Longines, Rado).

TimeWarp Arcade

Bridgwater, Somerset

TimeWarp Arcade is a retro-focused arcade in Bridgwater, Somerset offering unlimited daily play on dozens of classic arcade machines (70s–90s), plus pinball, air hockey, pool and a selection of vintage consoles. The venue also runs tournaments, private hire and membership options and sells snacks and drinks onsite.

toy – Fix It Workshop

Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing-based repair workshop and repair blog run by Matt (FixItWorkshop). Specialises in restoring and repairing toys (including 1970s–1980s electro-mechanical toys such as Tomy Kongman and Bagpuss), small appliances and vintage electronics. Services shown include mechanical and electronic repairs, battery replacement, soft-toy restoration, cleaning/lubrication and general maintenance.

Toy Repairs and Restorations - Scott's Toys & Collectables

Scott's Toys & Collectables is a small family-run toy restoration and repair workshop specialising in vintage and collectible toys. Services include action-figure and doll repairs (re-stringing, limb/head work, flocking), repair of electronic and tinplate toys, restorations of pedal cars/rocking horses/clockwork trains, and retro-tech support such as games console repairs and battery replacement for Game Boy, NES, SNES and N64 cartridges. They operate on a quoted, no-fix-no-fee basis and accept repairs by post.

TV Repair Newcastle | www.homeprorepairs.co.uk

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Home Pro Repairs (Newcastle) — independent repair centre offering professional camcorder and video-camera repairs across Newcastle and Tyne & Wear. Services cover legacy formats (8mm, Hi8, MiniDV/DV) and modern HD units, with tape/mechanism, zoom/focus, audio, viewfinder and memory-card work. JVC-authorised repairs, parts warranties, and insured courier collection/delivery are available. Nationwide coverage with online quote form and local postcode service.

Vintage British Calculators

Leicester, Leicestershire

Vintage British Calculators is a virtual museum and reference site maintained by collector Nigel Tout (Leicester) documenting British mechanical and electronic calculators from the 1970s–1990s. The site hosts detailed histories, photographs and technical notes for many UK and imported models (Sinclair, Bell Punch/Anita, Commodore, Texas Instruments, Radofin, etc.). This is an information and collector resource rather than a shop; items shown are not for sale, and the site requests contributions, photos and donations to expand the archive.

Vintage Toys and Games - Iconic Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Iconic Edinburgh is an online vintage shop based in Edinburgh offering a curated selection of collectible toys and games from the 20th century. Stock includes Steiff bears and soft toys, tin and battery-operated toys (1960s–70s), vintage board and puzzle games (including 1980s items such as Rubik’s Cube), dolls and novelty collectibles. UK shipping available and occasional free local delivery to Edinburgh. Curated and photographed by an experienced former museum curator.

Vintage Watch Fever

UK-based independent watchmaker specialising in servicing, restoration and overhaul of vintage and luxury watches. Services include full mechanical and quartz overhauls, case refurbishment and rhodium plating, dial/hand relume and restoration, crystal and crown replacement, water-resistance testing and parts sourcing. Also sells restored vintage watches and spare watch parts.

Vintage Watch Repair | W.E. Clark & Son Limited

Lewes, East Sussex

W.E. Clark & Son (Lewes) are fourth‑generation jewellers with an in‑house Master Watchmaker specialising in vintage and antique wrist and pocket watch repair. Services include full overhauls, dial restoration, case and bracelet refinishing, glass/battery replacement, bespoke part fabrication and a fully insured FREEPOST UK postal repair service. Public showrooms are in Lewes and Uckfield.