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Jeweler with a watchmaker

Time Zone

Costa Mesa jeweler-watchmaker handling battery changes, full overhauls, crystal replacement and bracelet sizing on Seiko, Citizen and other brands.

Time Zone is a jeweler with an on-site watchmaker in Costa Mesa, working on Seiko, Citizen, Victorinox Swiss Army, Nixon, G-Shock, BERING and Luminox watches. The shop handles battery replacement, crystal replacement, bracelet sizing and water resistance (pressure) testing, and offers full service and overhaul for mechanical and quartz pieces.

The shop says it is an authorized Seiko dealer and describes itself as the largest Seiko retailer in Orange County, including Seiko modification work on request. That claim comes from the business itself and isn't independently verified here, but the brand list for servicing and bands is confirmed: Seiko, Citizen, Victorinox Swiss Army, Nixon, G-Shock, BERING and Luminox.

For a full overhaul, expect parts to take roughly 10 to 14 days to arrive, with the actual teardown and rebuild typically finished within 5 days once parts are in hand. The business describes itself as a second-generation family operation running since 1990, with a head watchmaker who has decades of experience.

The shop is open Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays, with weekday hours from 10am to 6pm and shorter Saturday hours from 10am to 5pm. It's located on Harbor Blvd in Costa Mesa, near Mesa Verde in Santa Ana. Worth a call ahead if you're bringing in a brand not on the listed service roster, since the shop notes it works on 'most brand name watches' beyond the ones specifically listed.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Crystal replacement
  • Bracelet sizing
  • Water resistance testing
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Seiko
Brands serviced
Seiko, Citizen, Victorinox Swiss Army, Nixon, G-Shock, BERING, Luminox
Turnaround
Typically, an order for watch parts takes around 10-14 days to be delivered. We usually finish the complete overhaul for the watch within 5 days of delivery.

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 Time Zone do battery replacements?
Yes, battery replacement is one of the services offered at this shop.
Can they service Seiko watches here?
Yes, the shop lists Seiko among serviced brands and says it is an authorized Seiko dealer, though that authorization claim is made by the business itself.
How long does a full overhaul take?
Parts typically take 10 to 14 days to arrive, and the complete overhaul is usually finished within about 5 days after parts are delivered.
What are the shop's hours?
Monday through Friday it's open 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and it's closed Sundays.
Do they replace watch crystals or resize bracelets?
Yes, both crystal replacement and bracelet sizing are listed as services at this shop.

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