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Lafayette Jewelers and Repair

Jeweler and watchmaker in Southpoint, Durham, doing battery changes and full services on Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko.

Lafayette Jewelers and Repair is a jewelry store in the Streets at Southpoint mall with a watchmaker working on-site. Alongside ring sizing and other jewelry work, the shop handles watch battery replacements and full services, and the watchmaker services Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko.

The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling and Cartier, plus Seiko, though this claim isn't independently verified. Because the work is done in-house rather than sent out, simple jobs like battery swaps and bracelet adjustments can often be completed while you wait, and more involved overhauls are handled on the same premises.

The location inside Southpoint mall makes it a convenient stop if you're already in the shopping center, and the mix of jewelry and watch services means it can handle both a loose diamond and a dead watch battery in one visit. For anything beyond a quick fix, such as a full movement service, it's worth calling ahead to confirm turnaround time and cost, since neither is listed on the shop's site.

Hours run seven days with only Sunday closed, and the shop is open into the evening most days, which helps if you're trying to swing by after work.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier, Seiko
Brands serviced
Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier, Seiko

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 Lafayette Jewelers and Repair do battery replacements?
Yes, battery replacement is offered, and the shop says simple jobs like this can often be done on the spot while you wait.
What watch brands does the shop work on?
The on-site watchmaker services Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko. The shop also says it is authorized for most of these brands, but that claim isn't independently verified.
Can they do a full service or overhaul?
Yes, full service is listed among the shop's offerings, performed on-site by their watchmaker.
What are the shop's hours?
It's open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm and closed on Sundays.
How much does a service cost and how long does it take?
Pricing and turnaround times aren't listed on the shop's site, so it's best to call (919) 572-9005 to confirm before bringing in a watch.

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