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Jeweler with a watchmaker

John David Jewelers

Durham jeweler offering battery replacement, bracelet sizing, case polishing and vintage watch repair, no appointment needed.

John David Jewelers is a jewelry store in Durham with an in-house watchmaker handling the usual watch maintenance work: battery replacement, bracelet sizing, case and bracelet polishing, and vintage watch repair.

The shop is primarily a jewelry business — custom design, repair, engraving, pearl stringing, and estate jewelry are the bulk of what's listed on their site — with watch service offered alongside that. For a watch needing something beyond a battery swap, such as an older or vintage piece with case or bracelet issues, their vintage repair and polishing services cover that ground.

No appointment is required according to the shop, so a battery change or quick polish can likely be handled as a walk-in during store hours. For anything more involved, it's worth calling ahead to confirm they can take on the specific brand or type of repair before stopping by.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Bracelet sizing

Questions

Do I need an appointment for a battery replacement?
The shop states no appointment is necessary, so walk-ins should be fine during store hours.
Can they work on vintage watches?
Yes, vintage watch repair is listed among their services.
Do they size watch bracelets?
Yes, bracelet sizing is offered.
What are the store hours?
Tuesday through Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, closed Sunday and Monday.
How much does a repair or battery change cost?
Pricing isn't listed; call (919) 419-7000 to ask about cost for your specific watch.

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