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Independent watchmaker

Watch & Wares

Orange, CA watchmaker with an on-site tech doing battery changes, crystal swaps and full overhauls on Rolex, Omega, JLC and vintage pieces.

Watch & Wares is an estate jewelry and watch shop in the Old Towne Historic District of Orange, California, with an on-site watchmaker handling repairs that range from battery swaps to full movement overhauls. The shop works on both modern and vintage pieces, including Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, and its recognition also covers TAG Heuer repairs.

Services on offer include battery replacement, crystal replacement, and complete service and overhaul work, with particular experience restoring vintage watches to original specifications. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre, though that status is a claim made by the business and buyers should confirm it directly if it matters to them.

Beyond repair, Watch & Wares also buys, sells and restores fine watches and estate jewelry, and staff include a GIA-certified gemologist on hand for appraisal work. The shop has operated in Orange since 1991.

It's open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. For anything beyond a battery or crystal swap, it's worth calling ahead to discuss turnaround and whether an appointment is needed, since detailed appraisal and restoration work often benefits from scheduling in advance.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Vintage watch repair
  • Crystal replacement
  • Watchmaker on site

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Brands serviced
Rolex, Jaeger-Le Coultre, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe
Certifications
GIA

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 Watch & Wares replace a watch battery?
Yes, battery replacement is one of the services it offers on-site.
Is Watch & Wares an authorized Rolex service center?
The shop says it is authorized for Rolex, Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre, though that's a claim made by the business itself rather than something independently verified here.
What brands does the shop service?
It works on Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, plus TAG Heuer repairs, covering both modern and vintage pieces.
What are the shop's hours?
It's open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday.
Does Watch & Wares handle vintage watch repair?
Yes, it restores vintage watches to original manufacturer specifications in addition to servicing modern pieces.

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