At a glance
We list 17 vintage restoration specialists in San Francisco, CA, with an average customer rating of 4.6. Between them they cover Vintage (all brands), Omega, Rolex and Patek Philippe.
- Shops listed
- 17
- Avg rating
- 4.6
- Brands covered
- 5
- Neighborhoods
- 8
- Highest rated: Precision Time (5.0, 14 reviews), A&E Watches (4.9, 206 reviews) and Bens Watch Boutique @ Marcellos (4.8, 104 reviews).
- Brand experience runs deepest in Vintage (all brands) (17), Omega (15) and Rolex (14).
- Many also handle Repair & Servicing (15) and Case & Bracelet Refinishing (14), useful if the watch needs more than one job.
- Shops are spread across Showplace Square, Union Street, Tenderloin and Yerba Buena.
17 vintage restoration specialists in San Francisco
A&E Watches
Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA
Upmarket reseller specializing in pre-owned high-end designer watches, plus repair services.
Bens Watch Boutique @ Marcellos
Union Street, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Seregin's Fine Timepieces
Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
Cozy spot for vintage & high-end timepieces, plus restoration & repair services for luxe items.
Precision Time
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
GEARS & JEWELS Watch Repair for Watches with Complications
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Chavez's Fine Watch Repair
Cayuga Terrace, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Geneva Watch Repair
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Setrak's Watch Repair
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Pacific In-2-Sta Watch Crystal Co.
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Baume Swiss Jewelers
Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Tony's Watch Repair and Service
Excelsior, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
The Independent Watch Service Center
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Arkadiy Minasian Watch Repair
Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Torgsyn Antique & Estate Jewelry
Little Russia, San Francisco, CA
Antique jewelry, timepieces & artwork featured at a retail shop that also buys & offers repairs.
United Watch Services
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
exotic & classic service in San Francisco
Watson & Son, Inc. - Antique & Estate Jewelry
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Vintage restoration in San Francisco
Versaille Watch & Jewelry repair
Little Russia, San Francisco, CA
Experienced jewelers offering custom & estate fine jewelry, designer watches & high-end antiques.
San Francisco specialists by brand
Vintage Watch Restoration in San Francisco: common questions
How many vintage restoration specialists are in San Francisco?
We list 17 vintage restoration specialists in San Francisco, CA. Each one is listed for vintage restoration work specifically, not just general repair.
Which vintage restoration shops in San Francisco are highest rated?
By customer rating (shops with at least 10 reviews), Precision Time at 5.0 from 14 reviews, A&E Watches at 4.9 from 206 reviews and Bens Watch Boutique @ Marcellos at 4.8 from 104 reviews lead the San Francisco list.
Which watch brands do San Francisco vintage restoration specialists work on?
Listings here cover Vintage (all brands), Omega, Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. Vintage (all brands) has the most, with 17 shops.
Where in San Francisco are these shops?
They're spread across Showplace Square, Union Street, Tenderloin, Yerba Buena, Union Square and Cayuga Terrace. Open a listing for the address, hours and directions.
What is a redial watch?
A redial is a watch whose dial has been stripped and repainted, either to fix damage or to make it look better. Most collectors treat redials as a major flaw, so they sell for far less than watches with original dials.
Should I send my vintage Rolex to Rolex for service?
It depends on whether you value originality. A Rolex service center will service it properly but may replace the dial, hands or bezel insert with current parts. If the watch is collectible, use a vintage specialist or give written instructions and ask for all original parts back.
Does polishing a watch reduce its value?
On vintage and collectible watches, usually yes. Polishing removes metal and softens the case's edges and bevels, and buyers pay a premium for cases that have never been polished.