Independent watchmaker
Capital Chrono
Independent watchmaker in Bladensburg, Maryland, near D.C., handling full-service overhauls and vintage watch repair for the DMV area.
Capital Chrono is a one-person horology shop run by Bryan Sayers, working out of Bladensburg just outside Washington, D.C. The shop's focus is full-service overhauls and vintage watch repair, though its site describes handling everything from old mantel clocks to modern chronographs.
According to the shop, work is done under high magnification with Swiss watchmaking tools, and technicians reference factory technical and service sheets to follow original build standards when available. The process begins with a written quote request rather than walk-in pricing, so customers describe their watch and its issue before getting a cost estimate.
No specific brand list or pricing is published on the site, so anyone with a particular make or a tight budget should confirm both before dropping off a piece. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, with slightly shorter hours on Saturday, and closed Sundays.
The business operates out of a storefront at 4906 Monroe St in Bladensburg and describes itself as serving the broader DMV region rather than a single neighborhood clientele.
Questions
- How do I start a repair with Capital Chrono?
- The shop asks customers to submit a request for a quote through its website before bringing in a watch, so staff can review the issue first.
- What does a service or repair cost?
- Pricing isn't listed publicly; the shop provides a quote once you describe the watch and problem, so confirm cost before dropping it off.
- What brands does Capital Chrono work on?
- The shop doesn't list specific brands on its site, describing itself broadly as handling full-service overhauls and vintage watch repair; call ahead to check on a specific make.
- What are the shop's hours?
- Monday through Friday it's open 10am to 5:30pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm, and it's closed on Sunday.
- How long does a repair take?
- Turnaround time isn't stated on the site, so ask when you request your quote or drop off the watch.
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