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Jeweler with a watchmaker

Metals In Time

Royal Oak jeweler with an on-site watchmaker handling full service, vintage repair and polishing on Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, Seiko and Tudor watches.

Metals in Time is a jewelry store at 301 S Main St in Royal Oak with a watchmaker working on the premises. The shop takes on full service and overhaul work, vintage watch repair, and case and bracelet polishing, along with bracelet sizing.

Brands serviced include Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, Seiko and Tudor, plus TAG Heuer. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, TAG Heuer and Tudor, though that status comes from the business itself and isn't independently verified here. For customers outside the Detroit area, mail-in service is offered, so a watch doesn't need to be dropped off in person.

The shop also has a second Metals in Time location in Birmingham, Michigan, with its own phone line, in case the Royal Oak store isn't convenient. No pricing or turnaround times are posted, so anyone bringing in a watch should call ahead to get an estimate and a sense of how long the work will take, especially for a full service or vintage repair where parts sourcing can vary.

Hours run midday to early evening Tuesday through Saturday, with Thursday open latest until 7pm and Saturday hours starting at 10:30am. The shop is closed Sunday and Monday.

Services

  • Full service and overhaul
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Mail-in repairs
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

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

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 Metals in Time work on Rolex and Omega watches?
Yes, Rolex and Omega are both listed among the brands serviced, along with Breitling, Cartier, Seiko, TAG Heuer and Tudor.
Is Metals in Time an authorized Rolex service center?
The shop states that it is authorized for Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, TAG Heuer and Tudor, though this is the shop's own claim rather than something verified independently.
Can I mail in my watch instead of visiting in person?
Yes, mail-in service is offered, which is useful if you're not near the Royal Oak or Birmingham locations.
What kind of repair work can they do beyond battery changes?
The shop offers full service and overhaul, vintage watch repair, and case and bracelet polishing, with bracelet sizing also available.
What are the shop's hours?
It's open Tuesday through Saturday, generally from 10:30 or 11am to between 5pm and 7pm depending on the day, and closed Sunday and Monday.

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