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Jeweler with a watchmaker

Greenbrier Pawn

Greenbrier Pawn in Chesapeake has an on-site watchmaker handling full services, vintage repairs, polishing and bracelet sizing on Rolex, Omega and Cartier.

Greenbrier Pawn is primarily a pawn shop and jewelry store in Chesapeake's Greenbrier East area, but it keeps a watchmaker on site who handles real mechanical work rather than just battery swaps. The shop does full service and overhaul, vintage watch repair, case and bracelet polishing, and bracelet sizing, with turnaround described as very fast.

Brands serviced include Rolex, Omega and Cartier. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex and Omega, a claim worth confirming directly with staff if that status matters for your warranty or service records, since it isn't something that can be independently verified from the listing alone.

Given the pawn shop setting, Greenbrier Pawn also buys and lends against watches and jewelry, so don't be surprised if the counter handles loan paperwork alongside repair drop-offs. If you're bringing in a vintage piece or something that needs polishing and resizing in addition to mechanical work, it's worth asking whether all of that can be done under one visit or if parts need to be sourced first.

The shop is open seven days a week except Sunday, with standard weekday and Saturday hours, making it reasonably easy to swing by during a lunch break or after work to get a watch looked at or dropped off.

Services

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

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Omega
Brands serviced
Rolex, Omega, Cartier
Turnaround
very fast

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 Greenbrier Pawn work on Rolex and Omega watches?
Yes, the shop services Rolex, Omega and Cartier watches, and says it is an authorized service center for Rolex and Omega, though that claim should be confirmed directly with the shop.
Can they do a full service or just basic repairs?
The shop offers full service and overhaul as well as vintage watch repair, case and bracelet polishing, and bracelet sizing, handled by an on-site watchmaker.
How long does a repair take?
Turnaround is described as very fast, but exact timing for a specific repair should be confirmed when you drop off the watch.
What are the shop's hours?
Greenbrier Pawn is open Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm, and is closed on Sunday.
Is this shop only for watch repair?
No, it operates as a pawn shop and jewelry store that also buys, sells and lends on gold, diamonds and watches, in addition to offering watch repair services.

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