Watch Repair Shops in Oakland, CA
9 watch repair shops found
About Watch Repair Shops in Oakland
Oakland has around 9 watch repair shops, most of them independent neighborhood spots that double as jewelry stores. The range runs from quick-turnaround battery replacement counters to shops capable of full movement overhauls and band work. Hours vary quite a bit — some places close on Mondays or keep shorter midday windows — so it’s worth checking ahead before making the trip.
A few names stand out from the reviews. 1ne Watch Repair has a perfect 5.0 rating and reviewers consistently praise the speed: one noted a battery swap was completed in two minutes, and the shop is tagged for walk-ins and while-you-wait service, with experience on brands like Tourneau. Friendly Watch Repair earns consistent praise for being, per one reviewer, “the best most affordable watch service in the bay area,” with operator Darryl drawing repeated compliments for friendliness and quick turnaround. Kims Watch & Jewelry rounds out the top tier with 5.0 stars and documented experience on European watches — one customer brought in a Junghans for cleaning and oiling — along with movement overhaul capability that most Oakland shops don’t advertise.
Practical note: most shops open between 10:00 and 11:30 AM and close by 4:00–6:00 PM, so midweek midday visits tend to offer the most options. Walk-ins are welcome at the majority of listings, but shops like Kims have shorter windows (closed weekends) so timing matters more there. If you need a crystal replacement specifically, Given Gold Jewelers is one of the few Oakland shops with that service explicitly listed.
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