Watchcare - Watch Repair

Watchcare is a longtime neighborhood watch service shop on S. Bascom Avenue in Campbell, serving the San Jose area since 1988. The core of the business is battery replacement, where they fit a fresh battery, clean out contamination inside the case, buff scratches from plastic crystals, and test the movement afterward; if the watch doesn't run with the new battery installed, there's no charge.

Beyond batteries, the shop handles watchband work: they stock leather, nylon, metal, plastic, and silicone bands, with installation included in the purchase price. They also do link adjustments and bracelet sizing to get a metal band fitting properly, and they keep a supply of small parts on hand, such as spring bars, buckles, cotter pins, and screws, for quick repairs. The shop's listed services also include crystal replacement and case and bracelet polishing.

This is a general watch and car-fob battery and band repair operation rather than a brand-specialist service center, and no brand authorizations or specific turnaround times are listed. It's a reasonable stop for routine maintenance work like a dead battery, a scratched crystal, a band that needs resizing, or a case that could use a polish, without the wait typically associated with full movement servicing.

Watchcare is open seven days a week: Monday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm. The shop is located near Camden Avenue, a short drive from downtown San Jose.