The specialist for
hopeless cases
Since 1898 we have been finding what others gave up on long ago.
Since 1898
Hamburg’s oldest specialist for watch parts.
Over 8.5 million spare parts
Parts for vintage and modern movements – on 200 m² of storage space.
95 % success rate
In more than 95 % of all cases we source the part you need – worldwide.
Spare parts – worldwide
Everywhere you ask, the answer is: “No longer available?”
Through our worldwide network of specialists, parts suppliers and collectors, we have so far been able to source the required part in more than 95 % of all cases. For sought-after Swiss movements, we have discontinued parts reproduced in Switzerland and Germany – available directly in our online shop. Whether antique pocket watch, clock or modern calibre: just ask us.
We buy
We buy your watch parts
Would you like to sell watch parts or watchmaking supplies? We will make you a fair offer and handle the purchase quickly.
How NDR reported on us
Ernst Westphal on German TV (NDR)
NDR visited us in Hamburg and reported on our work as specialists for hopeless cases (video in German).
As seen in
Company history
“The story of the House of Ernst Westphal”
Founded in Hamburg in 1898. Destroyed by bombing and rebuilt. Today one of the leading specialists for watch parts in Germany.
From our knowledge blog
The watchmaker’s knowledge
Specialist articles on tools, materials, repair and restoration – from more than 125 years of watchmaking. Currently available in German.
