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De Castro's

Independent Dallas watchmaker doing full movement overhauls, vintage restoration, polishing and crystal work on Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling

De Castro's is a one-watchmaker shop in Old East Dallas run by Danniel De Castro, who trained with Richemont and holds WOSTEP certification. The bench handles the full range of mechanical and quartz work: complete movement overhauls, vintage restorations, crystal replacement, bracelet sizing, and case and bracelet polishing, all done on site rather than sent out.

Work here covers Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko, including Grand Seiko. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex and Omega, though that status is a claim made by the business and worth confirming directly if it matters for your warranty or service record. De Castro's also runs a wholesale repair operation for jewelers, other repair shops and manufacturers, taking on overflow work, white-label repairs for jewelers, and warranty servicing for brands.

The shop states it uses 100% original parts and backs repairs with a service warranty, though specific pricing and turnaround times aren't published and are best confirmed when you reach out. Given the price tier and the scope of work (full overhauls, vintage restoration), this reads as a shop set up for higher-value and more complex repairs rather than quick battery swaps, though minor repairs and timing adjustments are also listed among the services offered.

It's open Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm, closed Sunday.

Services

  • Full service and overhaul
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Crystal replacement
  • Bracelet sizing
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Omega
Brands serviced
Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier, Seiko
Certifications
WOSTEP

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 De Castro's work on Rolex and Omega watches?
Yes, Rolex and Omega are both listed among the brands serviced, and the shop says it is an authorized service center for both, though that authorization claim should be confirmed directly with the shop.
Can they do a full movement overhaul or just basic repairs?
They offer complete movement overhauls and full restorations for both vintage and modern watches, in addition to minor repairs like crystal swaps and timing adjustments.
What are the shop's hours?
Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm, and closed on Sunday.
How much does a service cost and how long does it take?
Specific pricing and turnaround times aren't listed; the shop's pricing tier suggests higher-end repair costs, so it's worth calling or checking the website for a quote.
Does De Castro's handle vintage watches?
Yes, vintage repair and restoration are explicitly offered alongside modern watch servicing.

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