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Jeweler with a watchmaker

Kevin Schimke Jewelers

Stockton jeweler with an on-site watchmaker offering full watch service and overhaul plus bracelet sizing, open Tuesday through Friday.

Kevin Schimke Jewelers is a family-run jewelry store on Stockton's Pacific Avenue that also handles watch work on site. The shop lists full service and overhaul as well as bracelet sizing among its watch-related offerings, and it has an in-house watchmaker rather than sending repairs out.

The business traces back to 1951, when Kevin Schimke's father Larry worked as a watchmaker in El Cerrito, California. Kevin himself apprenticed in jewelry repair as a teenager before earning his Graduate Gemologist title from the GIA in 1979, the same year he opened this Stockton location. His daughter Erika, also a GIA Graduate Gemologist, now works alongside him, and other family members contribute bench work and customer service.

No specific watch brands, pricing, or turnaround times are listed on the shop's materials, so anyone bringing in a watch for a battery change, repair, or overhaul should call ahead to confirm what the watchmaker can take on and what it will cost. The store is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Monday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Given the jewelry-store setting, this is a good option for someone who wants watch service handled in the same visit as other jewelry needs, like resizing a bracelet or getting a gemstone appraisal, rather than a dedicated watch specialist shop.

Services

  • Bracelet sizing
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Certifications
GIA Graduate Gemologist

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 this shop actually repair watches, or just sell jewelry?
They have an on-site watchmaker and list full service and overhaul along with bracelet sizing as watch services, so repair work is handled in-house, not outsourced.
What watch brands do they service?
No specific brands are listed in the available information, so it's best to call (209) 464-9904 and ask before bringing in a particular watch.
How much does a watch service or repair cost?
Pricing isn't published; contact the shop directly for a quote on service, overhaul, or bracelet sizing.
What are the shop's hours?
The shop is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Monday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Do I need an appointment to drop off a watch?
That isn't specified in the available details, so it's worth calling ahead to confirm whether walk-ins are accepted or an appointment is needed.

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