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Shami Fine Watchmaking

Jeweler with an in-house watchmaker in Fairfield, NJ, doing battery swaps and full overhauls on Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko.

Shami Fine Watchmaking is a jewelry store with an on-site watchmaker at 372 Fairfield Rd in Fairfield, New Jersey. Work covers the basics through full service: battery replacements as well as complete overhauls, handled in-house rather than sent out to a third party.

The shop services Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko watches. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex and Omega, which would mean factory-trained technicians and genuine parts for those two brands specifically, though that claim comes from the shop itself and isn't independently verified here.

Pricing sits in the mid-upper range for the category, consistent with a jeweler-watchmaker combo shop that also sells pre-owned luxury watches and bridal jewelry alongside repair work. Hours run most weekdays from 9:30 to 6, with a later Friday start at 2:30pm and closed Sundays.

Anyone bringing in a watch for repair should call ahead to confirm current turnaround and whether a specific model needs to be sent out versus serviced on-site, since availability can vary by complexity even at a shop with an in-house watchmaker.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Omega
Brands serviced
Rolex, Omega, 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 Shami Fine Watchmaking replace watch batteries?
Yes, battery replacement is offered alongside full servicing and repair work.
Can they service a Rolex or Omega here?
Yes, and the shop says it is an authorized service center for both Rolex and Omega specifically, in addition to working on TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko.
Is the watchmaker on-site or does the shop send watches out?
The shop has an on-site watchmaker, so repairs are handled in-house rather than mailed elsewhere.
What are the hours?
Monday through Thursday and Saturday the shop is open 9:30am to 6pm, Friday it opens later at 2:30pm and closes at 7pm, and it's closed Sunday.
How much does a repair or service cost?
Specific prices aren't listed; the shop falls in the mid-upper price tier for watch repair, so it's worth calling (973) 785-0004 for a quote on your model.

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