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Independent watchmaker

The Watch Preserve

Fort Worth watchmaker in the Fairmount neighborhood doing battery swaps, full services, polishing and vintage repairs on Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer

The Watch Preserve is an independent watch shop on W Magnolia Ave in Fort Worth's Fairmount district, with a watchmaker on site. Day-to-day work covers battery replacement, crystal replacement, bracelet sizing, case and bracelet polishing, pressure testing, and full service and overhaul, alongside repairs on vintage pieces.

Brands they service include Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling and Cartier, though that status is their own claim rather than something verified independently.

For anyone not local, The Watch Preserve also offers mail-in service, so a watch doesn't need to be dropped off in person for a battery change or a full overhaul. The shop is also a retailer of vintage and pre-owned watches, with collections spanning chronographs, dive watches, pilot watches, field watches and pocket watches, so there's foot traffic beyond repair work.

Hours run 10am to 6pm Monday through Friday, 11am to 6pm Saturday, and noon to 5pm Sunday. No pricing or turnaround times are published, so anyone with a repair in mind should call ahead at (817) 944-7490 or check the website for an estimate before sending a watch in.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Crystal replacement
  • Bracelet sizing
  • Water resistance testing
  • Mail-in repairs
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier
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 The Watch Preserve replace watch batteries?
Yes, battery replacement is one of their listed services, along with crystal replacement and bracelet sizing.
Can I mail in my watch for repair instead of visiting in person?
Yes, the shop offers mail-in service for repairs and overhauls, so a visit to Fort Worth isn't required.
What brands does this shop work on?
They service Rolex, Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier and Seiko, and the shop describes itself as an authorized center for the first six of those.
How much does a full service cost and how long does it take?
Pricing and turnaround aren't published, so it's best to call (817) 944-7490 or check their website for an estimate before sending in a watch.
What are the shop's hours?
It's open 10am–6pm Monday through Friday, 11am–6pm Saturday, and noon–5pm Sunday.

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