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Meridian Watch Repair

Independent Meridian watchmaker handling battery swaps, full movement overhauls, crystal and band replacement, and case polishing on brands like Rolex, Omega

Meridian Watch Repair, run by Bill Chandler out of a shop on N Main St in Meridian, Idaho, works on mechanical and quartz watches across the board. A standard battery job includes testing, movement inspection, a new battery, and a gasket check or lubrication rather than just a quick swap.

For mechanical watches the shop offers a full service: the movement is disassembled, worn parts replaced, ultrasonically cleaned, the mainspring replaced if needed, and the watch reassembled, oiled, then timed and regulated on a Witschi Watch Expert G4. Cases and bracelets go through ultrasonic cleaning and polishing as part of that process, and polishing is also offered on its own for scratched plastic or metal cases and bands in steel, silver, or gold.

Beyond servicing, the bench handles crystal replacement (acrylic repair or full glass/sapphire swaps), band and bracelet work including sizing, link removal, pin and buckle repair, crown and stem replacement, dial refinishing, and reattaching hands or markers. Quartz movements can be replaced outright when repair isn't practical.

The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier, and Seiko, and lists those same brands among the ones it regularly services on-site with its own watchmaker. There's no mention of outside sublet work, so repairs appear to stay in-house from drop-off to pickup.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Crystal replacement
  • Bracelet sizing
  • 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 Meridian Watch Repair do battery replacements?
Yes. The process includes testing the old battery, inspecting the movement, installing a new battery, and checking or replacing the case back gasket.
Can they service a Rolex or Omega here?
The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier, and Seiko, and lists these as brands it regularly services.
What's included in a full mechanical watch service?
The movement is disassembled, damaged parts replaced, ultrasonically cleaned, the mainspring replaced if needed, reassembled and oiled, then timed on a Witschi Watch Expert G4, with the case and band cleaned and polished.
Can they fix a scratched or cracked crystal?
Yes, plastic crystals can be polished to remove light scratches or replaced if too damaged, and glass or sapphire crystals can be swapped out.
What are the shop's hours?
It's open Wednesday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM, and closed Sunday through Tuesday; call ahead at (208) 789-4630 to confirm before visiting.

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