Independent watchmaker
About Time
About Time in Hillcrest services Rolex, Omega, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Cartier, Seiko and other Swiss and Japanese watches, including vintage pieces and full
About Time, on University Ave in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, works on a wide range of watch brands: TAG Heuer, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Baume Mercier, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Seiko, Tissot, Movado, Citizen, Bulova, Swiss Army, Breitling and Gucci. The shop's listed specialties include full service and overhaul work as well as vintage watch repair, handled by an independent watchmaker rather than a brand boutique.
The shop says it is an authorized service point for Citizen and Seiko, though that status is the shop's own claim and worth confirming directly if it matters for your warranty. Beyond watches, About Time also takes on clock repair, pitched toward family heirlooms and older mechanical pieces that need restoration rather than a quick fix.
It's open seven days a week except Sunday, with consistent hours from 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. For anything involving a quote, a repair timeline, or a specific model not listed here, calling ahead at (619) 955-5959 or checking sandiegoabouttime.com is the most direct way to get details, since no pricing or turnaround times are published.
Brands and credentials
- Says it is authorized for
- Citizen, Seiko
- Brands serviced
- TAG Heuer, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Baume Mercier, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Seiko, Tissot, Movado, Citizen, Bulova, Swiss Army, Breitling, Gucci
From the shop's own website, not checked with the brands. Confirm an authorization with the brand before sending in a watch under warranty.
Questions
- What brands does About Time repair?
- They list TAG Heuer, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Baume Mercier, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Seiko, Tissot, Movado, Citizen, Bulova, Swiss Army, Breitling and Gucci among the brands they service.
- Is About Time an authorized Rolex or Omega service center?
- No, the shop's authorization claims cover Citizen and Seiko; for Rolex, Omega and other brands they service the watches but authorization is not claimed.
- What are the shop's hours?
- Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm. It is closed on Sundays.
- Do they work on vintage watches?
- Yes, vintage watch repair is listed among their specialties, alongside full service and overhaul work.
- How much does a repair or battery change cost, and how long does it take?
- Pricing and turnaround aren't published, so it's best to call (619) 955-5959 or request a quote through their website for a specific estimate.
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