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All In Time Inc - Philadelphia Watch Repair & Clock Repair

Fox Chase, Philadelphia shop doing battery swaps, full overhauls, polishing and crystal work on-site for Seiko, Citizen, Bulova and other brands.

All In Time is an independent watch and clock repair shop in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia, run out of a storefront on Oxford Ave. The business was started in 2010 by Paul Piehl and Roman Fridman, who had previously spent decades working for the Jules Jurgensen company.

Work is done on-site by an in-house watchmaker rather than sent out, and covers the full range from quick battery replacements and crystal or strap swaps to complete overhauls, case and bracelet polishing, water resistance (pressure) testing, and vintage watch repair. They also handle clock repair, including mantel, wall, cuckoo and grandfather clocks. Brands they regularly service include Citizen, Helbros, Jules Jurgensen, Seiko, Rhythm, Bulova and Howard Miller, and the shop is noted for its work on Seiko and Grand Seiko pieces specifically.

Turnaround is described as fast, with simple jobs like battery changes often done same-visit. The shop also buys gold and silver and has run a promotion offering a free battery with a gold sale, though current terms should be confirmed directly.

All In Time is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm, closed Sundays. It's a walk-in friendly setup for straightforward jobs, though anything more involved, like an overhaul or vintage repair, is worth a call ahead to check timing and cost before bringing the piece in.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Crystal replacement
  • Water resistance testing
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Brands serviced
Citizen, Helbros, Jules Jurgensen, Seiko, Rhythm, Bulova, Howard Miller
Turnaround
excellent

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

Does this shop do battery replacements while I wait?
Yes, battery replacement is one of their core services and turnaround is described as fast, with simple swaps often completed in a single short visit.
What brands can they work on?
They regularly service Citizen, Helbros, Jules Jurgensen, Seiko, Rhythm, Bulova and Howard Miller, and are noted for work on Seiko and Grand Seiko watches.
Do they handle full overhauls and vintage watches, or just batteries and straps?
They offer complete overhauls, polishing, crystal replacement, pressure testing and vintage watch repair in addition to basic services like batteries and bracelet sizing.
Is work done in-house or sent out to another shop?
The shop states all repairs are performed on-site by their own watchmaker rather than sent out elsewhere.
What are the shop's hours?
They're open Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm, closed Sundays.

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