Castle Gold and Silver

Castle Gold and Silver is primarily a precious metals and jewelry dealer in Albuquerque, but it runs an in-house watch repair counter alongside its buy-and-sell business in gold, silver, coins and bullion. The watch side handles battery replacements on the spot, with a typical turnaround of about 20 minutes, and the shop advertises 50% off batteries every Wednesday.

Beyond batteries, the team takes on vintage watch repair. One customer account describes bringing in an old Elgin pocket watch that needed a crystal replacement and follow-up adjustments; the shop stayed with the job until it ran properly. That kind of work suggests a watchmaker comfortable with older mechanical pieces, not just quartz battery jobs, though the listing doesn't specify which brands or calibers they're set up to service beyond that.

The shop operates out of a jewelry store setting, so if you're bringing in a watch you can also get jewelry repair, appraisals, or sell gold and silver in the same visit. Pricing sits in the lower-to-mid range for the area (price tier 2 of 4), though specific repair costs beyond the Wednesday battery discount aren't listed and are worth confirming by phone.

Hours run Tuesday through Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm; the shop is closed Sunday and Monday. It's located at 5606 Menaul Blvd NE in Albuquerque, and calling ahead at (505) 888-4653 is a reasonable way to check on a specific repair before making the trip.