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Watch Repair & Servicing in San Francisco

Independent watchmakers in San Francisco who service fine watches on the bench themselves. Check which brands they hold parts accounts for before you book, since that decides what they can repair in-house.

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At a glance

We list 22 watch repair specialists in San Francisco, CA, with an average customer rating of 4.7. Between them they cover Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega and Vintage (all brands).

Shops listed
22
Avg rating
4.7
Brands covered
5
Neighborhoods
10
  • Highest rated: Arev & Co. (5.0, 57 reviews), Precision Time (5.0, 14 reviews) and Rolex (4.9, 983 reviews).
  • Brand experience runs deepest in Rolex (18), Patek Philippe (17) and Omega (17).
  • Many also handle Vintage Restoration (15) and Case & Bracelet Refinishing (15), useful if the watch needs more than one job.
  • Shops are spread across Showplace Square, Union Street, Tenderloin and Yerba Buena.

22 watch repair specialists in San Francisco

Arev & Co., Rolex specialist in San Francisco
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★5.0(57)

Arev & Co.

Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

RolexOmegaVintage (all brands)Repair & Servicing
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A&E Watches, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
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★4.9(206)

A&E Watches

Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA

Upmarket reseller specializing in pre-owned high-end designer watches, plus repair services.

RolexOmegaPatek PhilippeRepair & Servicing
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Bens Watch Boutique @ Marcellos, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
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★4.8(104)

Bens Watch Boutique @ Marcellos

Union Street, San Francisco, CA

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Seregin's Fine Timepieces, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
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★4.7(60)

Seregin's Fine Timepieces

Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA

Cozy spot for vintage & high-end timepieces, plus restoration & repair services for luxe items.

RolexOmegaPatek PhilippeRepair & Servicing
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Precision Time, Omega specialist in San Francisco
★5.0(14)

Precision Time

Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA

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OmegaPatek PhilippeVintage (all brands)Repair & Servicing
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★5.0(5)

GEARS & JEWELS Watch Repair for Watches with Complications

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

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Grant Pacific Imports, Patek Philippe specialist in San Francisco
★4.9(30)

Grant Pacific Imports

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

Patek PhilippeVintage (all brands)Repair & Servicing
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Rolex, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.9(983)

Rolex

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

Rolex service in San Francisco

RolexRepair & Servicing
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Chavez's Fine Watch Repair, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.8(72)

Chavez's Fine Watch Repair

Cayuga Terrace, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

RolexOmegaVintage (all brands)Repair & Servicing
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OMEGA Boutique - San Francisco, Omega specialist in San Francisco
★4.8(198)

OMEGA Boutique - San Francisco

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

Boutique of Swiss luxury brand for watches, plus sunglasses, leather goods & accessories.

OmegaAudemars PiguetRepair & Servicing
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Patek Philippe Boutique by Kerns - San Francisco Union Square, Patek Philippe specialist in San Francisco
★4.8(51)

Patek Philippe Boutique by Kerns - San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

Patek PhilippeAudemars PiguetRepair & Servicing
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Geneva Watch Repair, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.7(121)

Geneva Watch Repair

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

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Setrak's Watch Repair, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.7(119)

Setrak's Watch Repair

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

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Pacific In-2-Sta Watch Crystal Co., Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.7(12)

Pacific In-2-Sta Watch Crystal Co.

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

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Baume Swiss Jewelers, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.7(17)

Baume Swiss Jewelers

Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

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Tony's Watch Repair and Service, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.7(40)

Tony's Watch Repair and Service

Excelsior, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

RolexOmegaVintage (all brands)Repair & Servicing
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The Independent Watch Service Center, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.5(47)

The Independent Watch Service Center

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

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Kerns Fine Jewelry, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.5(112)

Kerns Fine Jewelry

Downtown, San Francisco, CA

Polished family-owned shop selling & repairing jewelry, watches & gifts since 1944.

RolexPatek PhilippeRepair & Servicing
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Arkadiy Minasian Watch Repair, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.4(39)

Arkadiy Minasian Watch Repair

Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

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Pacific Fine Watch & Jewelry, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.4(10)

Pacific Fine Watch & Jewelry

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

RolexPatek PhilippeRepair & Servicing
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United Watch Services, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.3(82)

United Watch Services

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

exotic & classic service in San Francisco

RolexOmegaPatek PhilippeRepair & Servicing
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Versaille Watch & Jewelry repair, Rolex specialist in San Francisco
★4.1(13)

Versaille Watch & Jewelry repair

Little Russia, San Francisco, CA

Experienced jewelers offering custom & estate fine jewelry, designer watches & high-end antiques.

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San Francisco specialists by brand

Watch Repair & Servicing in San Francisco: common questions

How many watch repair specialists are in San Francisco?

We list 22 watch repair specialists in San Francisco, CA. Each one is listed for watch repair work specifically, not just general repair.

Which watch repair shops in San Francisco are highest rated?

By customer rating (shops with at least 10 reviews), Arev & Co. at 5.0 from 57 reviews, Precision Time at 5.0 from 14 reviews and Rolex at 4.9 from 983 reviews lead the San Francisco list.

Which watch brands do San Francisco watch repair specialists work on?

Listings here cover Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Vintage (all brands) and Audemars Piguet. Rolex has the most, with 18 shops.

Where in San Francisco are these shops?

They're spread across Showplace Square, Union Street, Tenderloin, Yerba Buena, Union Square and Chinatown. Open a listing for the address, hours and directions.

How often should a luxury watch be serviced?

Follow the brand's own guidance, which varies by manufacturer and era. Rolex suggests roughly every 10 years for current models, while older movements and many other brands call for shorter intervals. If the watch's timekeeping or winding changes, service it sooner.

How much does a watch service cost?

A full service on a time-only mechanical watch usually runs several hundred dollars, and chronographs and complications cost considerably more. Replacement parts, case refinishing and bracelet work are often quoted separately, so ask for a written estimate.

Is an independent watchmaker as good as the brand?

A skilled independent can match a service center on the work itself and is often faster and more flexible. The limit is parts: some brands restrict spares to approved watchmakers, so confirm the shop holds an account for yours.

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