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Andrew Wahl Watch Repair

Independent Cincinnati watchmaker handling Rolex, Breitling, Cartier and Omega repairs, overhauls, battery swaps and vintage restoration, with mail-in service

Andrew Wahl Watch Repair is a one-man, family-owned shop in Cincinnati run by Andy Wahl, a certified watchmaker (CMEW, AWCI member). The shop handles the full range of watch work: battery replacement, crystal replacement, case and bracelet polishing, full service and overhaul, and vintage watch restoration, all done on-site by Wahl himself rather than outsourced.

Brands serviced include Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, Rado, Ebel, Bertolucci, Concord, Bulova, Omega, Geneve, Accutron, Movado, Tissot and Baume Mercier. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Breitling, Cartier and Omega, though that status is the shop's own claim and worth confirming directly if it matters for your watch. Genuine Swiss parts are used for repairs, and a full service starts at $100.

Because Wahl works directly as the repair facility rather than as a middleman jeweler sending work elsewhere, customers deal with the person actually doing the repair. Mail-in service is offered for those outside Cincinnati, with estimates provided by email or phone before any work begins.

The shop keeps long hours on weekdays, 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday, with shorter Saturday and Sunday hours. For anyone in Cincinnati or Ohio more broadly with a Rolex, Omega, or other Swiss watch needing anything from a battery to a full overhaul or vintage restoration, this is a shop that does the work in-house and has been operating for over two decades.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul from $100
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Crystal replacement
  • Mail-in repairs
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, Omega
Brands serviced
Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, Rado, Ebel, Bertolucci, Concord, Bulova, Omega, Geneve, Accutron, Movado, Tissot, Baume Mercier
Certifications
C.M.E.W, AWCI

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 work on Rolex watches?
Yes, Rolex is one of the brands serviced, including overhaul, cleaning, battery replacement, stem and crown work, and vintage Rolex restoration. The shop also says it is Rolex authorized, though that claim should be confirmed directly with the shop.
Can I mail my watch in for repair instead of visiting in person?
Yes, mail-in service is offered; you can request an estimate by email or phone before sending the watch.
How much does a full service cost?
Full service starts at $100, with final pricing depending on the watch and work needed; contact the shop for a specific estimate.
What are the shop's hours?
Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 9am to 3pm.
Does the shop handle vintage watches?
Yes, vintage watch repair and restoration is one of the services offered, alongside battery and crystal replacement and full overhauls.

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