Built by a Watchmaker.

ONVA was founded on a simple belief:

Mechanical watches deserve better service, deeper technical understanding, and long-term thinking.

ONVA is led by Mitchel Thompson, a SAWTA-certified watchmaker trained in traditional mechanical service and modern production environments. After years inside brand and retail networks, he saw both the strengths and the limitations of the traditional service model.

ONVA was created to build something different.

Precision, Structure, Accountability

At ONVA, every watch is treated as a mechanical instrument — not a transaction.

Our approach is structured and measurable:

  • Full mechanical disassembly and inspection

  • Proper lubrication using manufacturer-appropriate standards

  • Dynamic multi-position timing

  • Structured intake and documentation

  • Clear communication at every stage

Whether servicing a modern automatic or restoring a complex vintage chronograph, our philosophy is preservation first, performance second — always without compromising originality.

Independent, By Design

Independence matters.

It allows:

  • Transparent decision-making

  • Thoughtful restoration over parts replacement

  • Support for brands and collectors beyond official service networks

  • Technical flexibility where factory service may no longer be viable

ONVA partners with collectors, dealers, retailers, and microbrands who require reliable mechanical expertise and predictable turnaround without adding in-house payroll.

A B2B-Driven Service Model

ONVA is structured to support:

  • Retailers managing overflow

  • Dealers handling vintage mechanical inventory

  • Microbrands requiring assembly or technical review

  • Businesses seeking structured mechanical support without building internal capacity

Our Rhode Island workshop operates with professional intake systems, documented workflow, and predictable service windows — designed for scalability.

Looking Forward

ONVA is not a hobby project.

It is a long-term commitment to building a modern, watchmaker-led service center capable of supporting brands, retailers, and independent collectors at the highest level.

The goal is simple:

Raise the standard of independent mechanical service.

And build a workshop where precision, professionalism, and long-term thinking define the culture.

Location

ONVA operates from Rhode Island, serving clients nationwide through secure mail-in service.