Watch repair — batteries, bands, crystals and full movement service — is done by a small number of watchmakers and jewelers, and a map search mixes them in with every store that sells watches. Every shop in this list names watch repair or a watchmaker in its business name, listing or on its own website.
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Market Street Diamonds
2512 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037-1611
Tue-Fri 11:30am-6pm, Sat 11:30am-5:30pm (appointments required except Thursdays)
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Secrète Fine Jewelry
1607 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009-1013
Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
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Tiny Jewel Box
1155 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-4304
Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm
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Bert's Jewelers
5520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2609
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
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Robert Laurence Jewelers
1202 G St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Mon-Fri 10:30am-5:30pm
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Charles Schwartz & Son Jewelers
1400 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004-1119
Mon-Fri 11am-5pm
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Afram Jewelers
1427 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005-2202
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Jay Jewelers
470 Lenfant Plz SW, Washington, DC 20024-2124
Also in Washington DC
Good to know
How often should a mechanical watch be serviced?
Watch brands commonly recommend a full service every five to ten years, depending on the movement and how the watch is worn. Service sooner if the watch gains or loses a lot of time, the power reserve drops, or moisture appears under the crystal.
Will replacing a watch battery affect water resistance?
It can. Opening the case back disturbs the gasket, so a watch rated for swimming or diving should get a new gasket and a pressure test after the battery change. Many watch repair shops offer the test on the spot.