Watch Almanac

Independent watchmaker

Village Watch Center

Brookline watchmaker handling batteries, full services, crystal and bracelet work on Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe and more, in-house.

Village Watch Center is a one-man independent shop on Washington Street in Brookline Village, run by watchmaker Edward Rezk Tawfiek. All work, from a quick battery swap to a full movement overhaul, is done on-site rather than sent out, and most battery jobs can be finished while a customer waits.

The bench handles a wide range of brands: Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Seiko, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Panerai, Hublot, Zenith, Longines, Movado, Vacheron Constantin, Ebel, Corum, Bulova, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tudor, Oris and Tissot. Services on offer include full service and overhaul, vintage watch repair, case and bracelet polishing, crystal replacement and bracelet sizing. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega and TAG Heuer, a claim worth confirming directly if that status matters for your piece. Tawfiek holds AWCI and CW21 certifications.

For customers who aren't local, the shop offers mail-in service, though they ask that you call ahead before sending a watch rather than just shipping it over. Pickup and delivery is also mentioned as an option for those who'd rather not travel to Brookline.

The shop is open Monday through Saturday, with slightly shorter hours on Saturday, and closed Sundays. No pricing is published, so cost for a given repair would need to be confirmed by phone.

Services

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

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer
Brands serviced
Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Seiko, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Panerai, Hublot, Zenith, Longines, Movado, Vacheron Constantin, Ebel, Corum, Bulova, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tudor, Oris, Tissot
Certifications
AWCI, CW21

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

Can I get a watch battery replaced while I wait?
Yes, most battery replacements are done on-site and completed while you wait.
Do they offer mail-in repair service?
Yes, the shop accepts mail-in repairs, but they ask that you call them before shipping a watch.
Is Village Watch Center an authorized Rolex or Omega service center?
The shop states it is authorized for Rolex, Omega and TAG Heuer service, though that status is a claim from the shop itself and isn't independently verified here.
What brands can they work on besides Rolex and Omega?
Listed brands include Breitling, Seiko, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Panerai, Hublot, Zenith, Longines, Tudor, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Oris and several others.
What are the shop's hours?
It's open Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm, closed Sundays.

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