Renato Jewelers

Renato Jewelers sits on the tunnel level at 1001 McKinney St in Houston's Central Business District, and the shop keeps a watchmaker on site rather than sending work out. That covers the everyday jobs people walk in for — battery replacements, removing or adding band links, general repairs on modern watches, and restoration work on pocket watches.

The business dates to 1976, founded by Renato L. Ronquillo, and it's JA Certified through Jewelers of America, which the shop describes as making it the only JA Certified master jeweler in Houston. Beyond watches, the team handles jewelry repair and restoration and offers appraisals on individual pieces or full lots.

No specific watch brands are listed on the site, and there's no mention of a brand-specific authorization, so this reads as a general watch and jewelry repair operation rather than a single-brand service center. Pricing and turnaround times aren't published, so it's worth calling or stopping in to get a quote for your particular repair.

Hours run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the shop closed on weekends. Being in the downtown tunnel system, it's geared toward people working or passing through the CBD who can drop off a watch during the business day. Contact details are listed for calling ahead or checking current availability before making a trip.