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Jeweler with a watchmaker

Orr's Jewelers

Family-owned Pittsburgh jeweler in the Strip District with an on-site watchmaker handling batteries, full service, crystal and bracelet work on Rolex, Omega

Orr's Jewelers sits on Smallman Street in Pittsburgh's Strip District and has been family owned since 1952. The shop keeps a watchmaker on site, so repairs don't have to be sent out to a third party before coming back to the counter.

Work covered includes battery replacement, crystal replacement, bracelet sizing, case and bracelet polishing, pressure testing for water resistance, and full service and overhaul. Vintage repair is also offered, which matters if you're bringing in an older piece that needs parts sourced or hand-fit rather than swapped from a modern kit.

Brands actually serviced here run from Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer and Breitling through Cartier and Seiko, covering most of what a Pittsburgh collector is likely to own. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Tudor, Cartier, TAG Heuer and Breitling, which — if accurate — would mean those brands' repairs go through factory-trained channels with OEM parts; that claim comes from Orr's itself and is worth confirming when you call.

No pricing or turnaround times are published, so ask when you bring the watch in or call ahead. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and closed Sundays.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Crystal replacement
  • Bracelet sizing
  • Water resistance testing
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Tudor, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Breitling
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 Orr's Jewelers do battery replacements?
Yes, battery replacement is listed among the services performed on site.
Can they service a vintage watch?
Yes, vintage repair is offered in addition to standard servicing and overhauls.
What brands can they work on?
The shop services Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko.
Is Orr's an authorized Rolex service center?
Orr's states it is authorized for Rolex, Tudor, Cartier, TAG Heuer and Breitling, but this is the shop's own claim, so confirm directly with them.
What are the hours and how do I reach them?
The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, closed Sundays; call (412) 421-6777 to ask about pricing or drop-off before visiting.

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