Watch Repair Shops in Fairlawn, OH
2 watch repair shops found
About Watch Repair Shops in Fairlawn
Fairlawn, OH has a very small watch repair market, with just 2 shops listed — and the contrast between them is stark enough to be worth knowing before you hand over anything valuable. Options range from a dedicated watch repair specialist to a full-service jewelry store that handles repairs alongside its core business. Both are closed Mondays and Sundays, so plan your visit Tuesday through Saturday.
The shop with the most name recognition for watch work is Best Time Watch Repair Co., which advertises services including crystal replacement, pocket watch repair, and Rolex specialist work, and accepts walk-ins. However, with a 1.6 rating across 227 reviews, the feedback is difficult to ignore. Multiple reviewers describe watches held for 15 months to nearly two years without resolution, and at least one customer reports dropping off a Rolex for water damage repair and not getting it back. Those are serious concerns worth weighing carefully. On the other end of the spectrum, Kimberly Jewelry holds a perfect 5.0 rating from 51 reviews. Reviewers describe the team as trustworthy and attentive — one customer brought in a loose diamond in a damaged engagement ring setting and was satisfied with the result. The shop skews toward jewelry, so confirm watch-specific repair capabilities before visiting.
Given how thin the local options are in Fairlawn, it’s worth calling ahead to confirm turnaround times and get any repair agreement in writing. Both shops operate limited Saturday hours — Kimberly Jewelry closes at 3:00 PM on Saturdays — so earlier in the week tends to give you more flexibility for drop-off conversations.
