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Philip Bortz Jewelers

Jeweler in Cincinnati's Central Business District that services Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko watches.

Philip Bortz Jewelers sits on E 7th Street in downtown Cincinnati, a jewelry store with a watchmaker on staff. The shop works on Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko, covering everything from a simple battery swap to a full mechanical service.

The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko, though that claim isn't independently verified and is worth confirming when you call. Given the brand lineup, this is a reasonable stop for anything from a quartz Seiko battery to a Rolex or Omega that needs a movement overhaul.

This downtown location keeps shorter hours than the company's second Montgomery Road store: Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 3pm, Thursday and Friday 11am to 5pm, and Saturday 11am to 2pm. It's closed Sundays. Given the limited weekday window, calling ahead at (513) 621-4441 before dropping off a watch is a sensible move, especially for drop-in battery or band work.

As a jeweler rather than a standalone watchmaker's bench, the shop likely also handles sizing, polishing and other jewelry-adjacent work alongside the watch repairs, though specifics on pricing and turnaround for repairs aren't listed and should be asked about directly.

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 Philip Bortz Jewelers work on Rolex watches?
Yes, Rolex is one of the brands the shop services, and the shop says it is an authorized Rolex service center, though that claim should be confirmed with the shop directly.
What brands can they service besides Rolex?
The shop services Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko in addition to Rolex.
What are the hours for the downtown Cincinnati location?
The 108 E 7th St location is open Monday to Wednesday 11am–3pm, Thursday and Friday 11am–5pm, and Saturday 11am–2pm; it's closed Sunday.
Can I get a quick battery change here?
Battery replacement isn't detailed on the site, but given the shop services the listed brands, it's worth calling (513) 621-4441 to ask about drop-in battery service.
How much does a full service cost and how long does it take?
Pricing and turnaround aren't published for this location, so confirm current rates and timing with the shop before dropping off a watch.

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