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Global Watch Repair

Oak Park shop near Detroit does battery swaps, overhauls, crystal and band work, pressure testing, and vintage repair on Omega and Rolex watches.

Global Watch Repair is an independent watchmaker based in Oak Park, just outside Detroit, that works on quartz, automatic, and mechanical watches. Day-to-day work covers battery replacement, full service and overhaul, crystal and crown replacement, bracelet sizing, case and bracelet polishing, and pressure testing for water resistance.

The shop lists Omega and Rolex as brands it services, and also takes on vintage watch repair and restoration, including dial and band refinishing. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex and Tudor, a claim worth confirming directly if that credential matters for your watch.

For anyone not local to the Detroit area, Global Watch Repair offers mail-in service with free shipping on estimates, so a watch can be sent in rather than dropped off in person. The shop is open six days a week, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm, closed Sundays.

Beyond repair work, the shop also sells pre-owned watches, including Rolex and Tudor models, through its website. For repairs, reach out by phone or through the site to get a quote before sending a watch in.

Services

  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Crystal replacement
  • Water resistance testing
  • Mail-in repairs

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Tudor
Brands serviced
Omega, Rolex

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 Global Watch Repair work on Rolex and Omega watches?
Yes, Rolex and Omega are listed among the brands the shop services, alongside general repair work on quartz, automatic, and mechanical watches of other makes.
Is the shop an authorized Rolex service center?
The shop says it is authorized for Rolex and Tudor service; this is the shop's own claim and should be confirmed directly if it matters for your watch.
Can I mail in my watch instead of visiting in person?
Yes, the shop offers mail-in service with free shipping on estimates, which is useful if you're not near Oak Park or Detroit.
What are the shop's hours?
It's open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm, closed on Sundays.
Does the shop do battery replacements or just full repairs?
Both: the shop handles simple battery replacements as well as full service and overhaul, crystal replacement, pressure testing, and vintage watch restoration.

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