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Independent watchmaker

Watch Repair Philadelphia

Independent watchmaker on Philadelphia's Jewelers' Row offering battery swaps, full overhauls, polishing and crystal work on Rolex, Omega, Cartier and more.

This independent shop sits on Jewelers' Row at 136 S 8th St in Center City East, Philadelphia. It handles the full range of watch repair work: battery replacement, crystal replacement, bracelet sizing, case and bracelet polishing, water resistance (pressure) testing, and complete service and overhaul work on mechanical watches.

The brand list serviced here is broad, covering Rolex, Cartier, Omega, IWC, Breitling, Invicta, Fortis, Ball, TAG Heuer, Concord and Patek Philippe. The shop says it is an authorized service center for Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling and Cartier, though that claim isn't independently verified here and is worth confirming directly with the shop if it matters for your particular watch.

For anyone with a Swiss mechanical watch that hasn't been serviced in a few years, this is the kind of place that can take it from a simple battery change up through a ground-up overhaul with lubrication and functional testing. Given the depth of services offered, both quartz and mechanical owners should find what they need here, whether that's a quick crystal swap or a full strip-down service.

The shop is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and closed on weekends. It can be reached by phone or through its website for scheduling or questions ahead of a visit.

Services

  • Battery replacement
  • Full service and overhaul
  • Case and bracelet polishing
  • Crystal replacement
  • Water resistance testing

Brands and credentials

Says it is authorized for
Rolex, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Cartier
Brands serviced
Rolex, Cartier, Omega, IWC, Breitling, Invicta, Fortis, Ball, TAG Heuer, Concord, Patek Philippe

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 this shop do battery replacements?
Yes, battery replacement is one of the standard services offered here, alongside crystal replacement and bracelet sizing.
Can they service a Rolex or Omega?
Rolex and Omega are both listed among the brands this shop services, along with Cartier, IWC, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Patek Philippe and others. The shop also says it is an authorized service center for several of these brands, which you may want to confirm directly.
Is the shop open on weekends?
No, it's closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours run Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Do they do full overhauls on mechanical watches?
Yes, full service and overhaul work is offered, including cleaning, lubrication and pressure testing.
Where is the shop located?
It's at 136 S 8th St in Philadelphia's Jewelers' Row, in the Center City East area.

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