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Caliber Works Watch Repair

Walk-in shop in Minneapolis's Nokomis neighborhood with an on-site watchmaker handling battery swaps and antique-to-modern watch repair, open Fridays and

Caliber Works Watch Repair is a small, independent watchmaker's shop in the Nokomis neighborhood of Minneapolis. There's an on-site watchmaker who handles both vintage and modern pieces, from antique hand-wind watches to everyday quartz models.

The shop runs on a walk-in basis, no appointment needed, and most battery replacements can be done while you wait. Beyond batteries, they take on full service and overhaul work as well as vintage repair, which covers things like movement cleaning, part replacement, and getting older pieces running again.

One thing worth knowing before you go: they don't offer pressure testing, and they're upfront that there's no warranty on water resistance after any work is done. If you've got a dive watch or anything you rely on for water resistance, that's worth asking about directly before leaving it with them.

Hours are limited to Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., so plan your visit around that window. The shop is at 5008 S 34th Ave in Minneapolis, and they can be reached at (612) 822-8282 if you want to check on a specific repair or part availability ahead of time.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Watchmaker on site

Questions

Do I need an appointment?
No, the shop operates on a walk-in basis and no appointment is needed.
Can I get a battery replaced same day?
Yes, most battery replacements can be done while you wait.
What are the shop's hours?
They're open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed the rest of the week.
Do they work on vintage or antique watches?
Yes, vintage and antique watch repair is one of their services, alongside modern watches.
Will my watch still be water resistant after a repair?
The shop states there is no warranty on water resistance after service, and they don't offer pressure testing, so confirm expectations with them before leaving a water-resistant watch.

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