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Setrak's Watch Repair

Independent Union Square watchmaker handling battery changes, full overhauls, vintage repair and polishing on Patek Philippe, Omega, Cartier and TAG Heuer, all

Setrak's Watch Repair sits at 210 Post St in Union Square, a few blocks from Union Square itself, and does its repair work on premises rather than shipping pieces out. The shop services Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, Omega and Cartier, covering battery replacement, bracelet sizing, case and bracelet polishing, vintage watch repair and full service overhauls. An on-site watchmaker, described as Swiss trained and certified, handles the work rather than a counter clerk who sends it elsewhere.

The shop says it is an authorized service provider for Omega, which is a claim worth confirming directly with Setrak's or Omega if that status matters for your particular repair. Beyond brand work, the shop takes on vintage pieces and family heirlooms, and customer accounts mention jobs ranging from quick pin and clasp fixes done at the counter to a saltwater-damaged TAG Heuer dive watch that needed parts ordered and a six-week turnaround.

Pricing sits in the mid-range for San Francisco watch repair, and the shop offers free estimates before committing to a repair. Quick jobs like battery swaps or clasp adjustments have reportedly been done in minutes on a walk-in basis, while more involved work such as movement repair or restoration can take several weeks depending on parts availability.

The shop is open Monday through Friday 9 to 6 and Saturday 9 to 2, closed Sundays, making it accessible for a lunch-hour or Saturday morning visit for Union Square area watch owners.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Bracelet sizing
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Omega
Brands serviced
Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, Omega, Cartier
Certifications
Swiss Trained & Certified
Turnaround
6 weeks

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 Setrak's work on my watch brand?
The shop services Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, Omega and Cartier, and also takes on vintage pieces from other makers. Call ahead if your watch is a different brand to confirm.
Is Setrak's an authorized Omega service center?
The shop says it is authorized for Omega, though this is the shop's own claim and worth confirming directly with Omega if that status is important to you.
How long does a repair take?
Simple jobs like battery replacement or bracelet sizing have reportedly been done in minutes while you wait. More involved repairs, such as a damaged movement needing parts, have taken around six weeks according to customer accounts.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins have been accommodated for quick jobs like battery changes and clasp adjustments, but calling ahead at (415) 398-4130 is a safe bet, especially for larger repairs or an estimate.
What are the shop's hours?
Setrak's is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm, and is closed on Sundays.

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