Independent watchmaker
The Gold Cobbler
Independent jeweler-watchmaker in Castleton (Indianapolis) handling battery changes, full service/overhaul, crystal replacement, polishing and bracelet sizing
The Gold Cobbler is a one-man jewelry and watch repair shop in the Indianapolis Pavilions shopping center in Castleton, run by Matthew Moore, a third-generation jeweler and goldsmith who trained at Gem City College's horology program. He has operated the business in the Indianapolis area since 1991.
On the watch side, the shop handles battery replacements, full service and overhaul work, crystal replacement, case and bracelet polishing, and bracelet sizing, with an on-site watchmaker doing the work rather than sending pieces out. Turnaround is often same day, which lines up with customer accounts of rings and watch bands being finished within a day or two.
Beyond watches, the shop does general jewelry repair: ring resizing, prong rebuilding, rhodium replating, clasp replacement, and custom design work. It also buys gold, silver, and platinum. There's no mention of specific brand authorizations in the shop's own materials, so if a particular brand's warranty service matters to you, it's worth calling ahead to ask.
The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. It's located at 7035 E 96th St in Indianapolis, with phone and email contact available for questions before dropping in.
Services
- Case and bracelet polishing
- Bracelet sizing
- Watchmaker on site
Brands and credentials
- Turnaround
- same day
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 The Gold Cobbler replace watch batteries?
- Yes, battery replacement is one of the services listed, done by the on-site watchmaker.
- Can they do a full service or overhaul on a mechanical watch?
- Full service and overhaul is listed among the shop's services.
- How long does a repair take?
- The shop notes same-day turnaround for many repairs, and customer reviews describe watch and jewelry work finished within a day.
- What are the shop's hours?
- Tuesday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday.
- Is this an authorized service center for specific watch brands?
- The shop's materials don't claim authorization for any particular brand, so confirm directly with them if that matters for your watch.
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