Jeweler with a watchmaker
Fast-Fix Jewelry And Watch Repairs
Pentagon City jeweler with an on-site watchmaker doing battery swaps, full overhauls, vintage repair and bracelet work on Omega and other brands, often same
Fast-Fix Jewelry And Watch Repairs in Pentagon City runs with an on-site watchmaker who handles the full range of watch work: battery replacements, full service and overhaul, vintage watch repair, case and bracelet polishing, and bracelet sizing. Omega is named among the brands the shop services.
The shop's own site notes that most repairs are completed the same day, and many happen while the customer waits, since much of the work is done in front of the customer rather than sent to a back room. A simple battery swap typically takes under 10 minutes; more involved jobs like a movement overhaul can run a few hours. That makes this a reasonable stop whether the need is a dead battery before a flight or a vintage piece that's been sitting in a drawer needing a cleaning and polish.
It's a jeweler-with-watchmaker setup rather than a dedicated watch specialist, so alongside watch repair the location also does jewelry repair, ring sizing, and engraving. The shop's marketing shows Omega and other brand logos as brands it services, but it explicitly states it is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by those brands — so any claim of brand authorization would be the shop's own, not an independent certification.
Located at 1100 S Hayes St in Arlington (within the Pentagon City area near Washington, D.C.), the store keeps long hours seven days a week, opening at 10am most days and 11am on Sunday, closing at 8pm on weekdays and Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. Call ahead at (703) 414-2626 to confirm they can handle a specific model or part before making the trip, since pricing and exact turnaround depend on the job.
Services
- Battery replacement
- Full service and overhaul
- Vintage watch repair
- Case and bracelet polishing
- Bracelet sizing
- Watchmaker on site
Brands and credentials
- Brands serviced
- Omega
- Turnaround
- Most repairs are completed the same day — many while you wait. Simple services like watch battery replacements take under 10 minutes; more involved repairs like movement overhauls may take a few hours.
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
- Do I need an appointment for a battery replacement?
- The shop doesn't specify, but battery swaps are described as taking under 10 minutes and often done while you wait, so walking in during business hours is likely fine. Call (703) 414-2626 to confirm.
- Will my watch be repaired on-site or sent out?
- Fast-Fix has an on-site watchmaker, and the shop says most repairs, including watch work, are done in front of the customer rather than dropped off elsewhere.
- How much will my repair cost?
- Pricing isn't listed and depends on the service and complexity; the shop's general policy is to give a free estimate in person before starting any work.
- Can they work on vintage watches?
- Yes, vintage watch repair is listed among their services, alongside full overhauls, polishing, and bracelet sizing.
- What are the shop's hours?
- It's open 10am to 8pm Monday through Saturday, and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.
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