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Hands Jewelers

Hands Jewelers

109 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA

★ 5 / 5 216 reviews
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Hours

friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
mondayClosed
saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
sundayClosed
thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contact & Details

(319) 351-0333
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What People Are Saying

Hands has always done a WONDERFUL job— they just welded my rings together and they are beautiful
Charlie and the entire staff provided a wealth of knowledge within a warm environment that made our engagement day extremely special
Excellent service they fixed my collector's watch quartz that was special with the battery in about 10 minutes only costed about $10

About Hands Jewelers

Hands Jewelers in Iowa City is a full-service jewelry shop with strong expertise in watch repair. They handle battery replacements quickly—one customer had a collector’s quartz watch serviced in about 10 minutes for $10—and staff clearly know their way around timepieces. Beyond watches, they’re skilled at custom work like welding and ring repairs. The team, including Charlie, is known for being knowledgeable and creating a warm, welcoming environment. Open Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sundays and Mondays), they’re a straightforward, reliable choice for routine watch service and jewelry work in the Iowa City area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a watch battery replaced at Hands Jewelers in Iowa City?
Yes. Hands Jewelers handles watch battery replacements quickly—customers report turnaround times of around 10 minutes. It's a straightforward service they do regularly.
What types of watches do you service?
Hands Jewelers has worked on collector's quartz watches and general timepiece repair. For details on specific brands or movement types, contact them directly at their Iowa City location or through their website.
Are walk-ins welcome, or do I need an appointment?
Hands Jewelers is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM (Saturday until 4 PM). It's a good idea to call ahead to confirm availability, but they appear to accommodate customers without formal appointments.
Do you offer other jewelry services besides watch repair?
Yes. Hands Jewelers handles custom metalwork, ring resizing, welding, and engagement jewelry services. They're a full-service jeweler in addition to watch repair.
What's the typical cost for watch service at Hands Jewelers?
Battery replacements run around $10. For other repairs and custom work, pricing varies. Contact them directly for estimates on your specific repair needs.

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