Jeweler with a watchmaker
H C Nelson & Co Jewelers
Family-owned Fremont jeweler offering watch battery replacement for $15, plus general jewelry repair and appraisal services.
H C Nelson & Co Jewelers has operated in Fremont since 1981 as a family-run shop and member of Jewelers of America. While the core of the business is fine jewelry — custom design, restoration, and appraisals — the shop also handles basic watch work, with a watch battery swap priced at $15.
Customer reviews describe battery changes done on the spot, in as little as five minutes, with the watchmaker resetting the time and date before handing it back. That makes this a practical stop for a quick fix rather than a specialist watch repair counter, though the staff's decades of jewelry and repair experience cover more than just batteries.
The shop is a showroom-first operation: everything, including watch service, is handled in person at the Fremont location rather than through mail-in or online booking. It's open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 5 PM, and closed Sunday through Tuesday.
For anything beyond a battery — strap work, case or movement issues, or a full service — it's worth calling ahead to confirm what the shop can take on, since its listed specialties lean toward jewelry restoration and repair rather than dedicated watchmaking.
Services
- Battery replacement from $15
Questions
- How much does a watch battery replacement cost here?
- It's priced at $15, and reviewers report it's typically done while you wait, in about five minutes.
- What are the shop's hours?
- H C Nelson & Co Jewelers is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
- Can I book a watch repair online?
- No, the shop operates as a showroom-first business with no online sales or booking; watch and jewelry work is handled in person at the Fremont store.
- Does this shop handle full watch servicing, not just batteries?
- The listed service is battery replacement; for case, movement, or strap repairs it's best to call (510) 490-3022 and ask what the shop can take on.
- Where is the shop located?
- It's at 40707 Grimmer Blvd in Fremont, California.
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