Independent watchmaker
Margi Brothers Watch Repair
Independent downtown LA watchmaker handling battery swaps, full services, polishing and vintage repair on Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko.
Margi Brothers Watch Repair sits at 601 S Hill St in downtown Los Angeles, with an on-site watchmaker holding AWCI CW21 and WOSTEP certifications. The shop services Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko, covering everything from quick battery changes to full movement overhauls.
Work done in-house includes battery replacement ($20), full service and overhaul (starting at $150), case and bracelet polishing, crystal replacement, bracelet sizing, water resistance (pressure) testing, and vintage watch repair. Turnaround on full service runs 7 to 10 business days. For anyone outside driving distance, the shop also accepts mail-in repairs.
The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega and TAG Heuer, though that's a claim made by the business itself and not something that can be independently confirmed. Regardless of authorization status, the breadth of brands serviced and the certifications on staff point to a shop set up for real mechanical work, not just battery swaps.
It's open Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday, with slightly shorter hours on Saturday. Worth calling ahead if bringing in a vintage piece or anything needing specialty parts, since availability can affect the quoted turnaround.
Services
- Battery replacement from $20
- Full service and overhaul from $150
- Vintage watch repair
- Case and bracelet polishing
- Crystal replacement
- Bracelet sizing
- Water resistance testing
- Mail-in repairs
- Watchmaker on site
Brands and credentials
- Says it is authorized for
- Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer
- Brands serviced
- Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier, Seiko
- Certifications
- AWCI CW21, WOSTEP
- Turnaround
- 7-10 business days
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 service Rolex watches?
- Yes, Rolex is listed among the brands serviced, alongside Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko. The shop also describes itself as an authorized Rolex service center, though that claim isn't independently verifiable.
- How much is a battery replacement?
- $20.
- How long does a full service take and what does it cost?
- Full service starts at $150 and typically takes 7 to 10 business days.
- Can I send my watch in instead of visiting in person?
- Yes, the shop offers mail-in service for repairs.
- What are the shop's hours?
- Monday through Friday 9:30am–4:30pm, Saturday 10am–3:30pm, closed Sunday.
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