Curtin Watch Repair Shop

Curtin Watch Repair Shop, on E 10th St in the Near Eastside neighborhood, works on a broad range of watch repair needs rather than specializing in one brand or era. The shop handles battery replacement, full service and overhaul, vintage watch repair, case and bracelet polishing, and bracelet sizing.

Turnaround runs about a week, which lines up with customer accounts of waiting five to seven days for completed work, including a full overhaul on an antique family watch and a repair on a luxury piece after damage. Reviewers mention the staff walking them through the repair process and tools before starting, and providing a quote ahead of the work.

The shop's own site describes a focus on luxury brands and mechanical repairs alongside battery work, though no specific brand names or authorizations are listed, so it's worth asking directly if you have a particular make in mind. Pricing sits in the shop's self-reported mid-to-upper tier, and reviewers have generally called the cost fair relative to the quality of work.

Hours are limited: the shop appears to be open only on Tuesdays, from 9am to 5pm, with no listed hours the rest of the week. Given that narrow window, calling ahead at (317) 636-6742 before visiting is the safer bet, especially if you're planning to drop off a vintage or sentimental piece.