Watch Almanac

Mail-in service

5 shops in 0 cities are a mail-in service, out of 733 in the directory.

Mail-in repair services take watches by insured post, quote after inspection, and ship the watch back when it is done. They make specialist watchmakers available wherever you live.

Ship with tracking and insurance, photograph the watch before it goes, and get the quote in writing before approving work.

Cost
Similar to a local independent, plus insured shipping both ways.
Time
Add a week or two for shipping and inspection.
5
shops that work on watches
20%
say a watchmaker works on site
1
open on Saturdays
1
open on Sundays
3
take vintage watches

What to ask the shop

  • How do you insure the watch in transit?
  • Is the estimate free if I decline the work?

Shops with the most detail

Brands these shops work on

  • Omega 2
  • Breitling 1
  • Bulova 1
  • Cartier 1
  • Citizen 1
  • Gucci 1
  • Luminox 1
  • Movado 1
  • Rolex 1
  • Seiko 1
  • Tag Heuer 1

Questions

How much does mail-in service cost?
Similar to a local independent, plus insured shipping both ways.
How long does mail-in service take?
Add a week or two for shipping and inspection.
Where can I find mail-in service near me?
The directory lists 5 shops. 1 of them (20%) have a watchmaker on site.