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Pearl Watch Repair
1505 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, United States
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Ja
Review №1

I had a difficult time finding anyone who would repair my chrono, Veronica did the job for a very good price, and so quickly! I will take ALL my watches to Pearl Watch Repair for service and maintenance from now on!

An
Review №2

Veronica is a delight. Had a wonderful and positive conversation with her during and after she was able to adjust the band on an antique watch that I just purchased. Veronica was efficient and knowledgeable to boot. She and along with the folks that share the Victorian home converted to host several retail shops seem to radiate genuine positivity and have cultivated a really nice community.Do yourself and those around you a favor and visit Veronica and her neighbors.Sincerely grateful. Thank you.

Do
Review №3

I needed a watchband on a new Bulova watch sized, and a small repair on another watch band and figured Id have to drop them off and return later. Nope. Veronica took care of business in less than 15 minutes flat, beautifully, and with attention to detail and fun humor as well. The price was low, and now...I wouldnt go anywhere else for a watch repair.

J
Review №4

What cam I say aboit Pearl Watch repair? I had an awesome first time experience here at this establishment. I broke my watch band or rather bent a pain in the band. I dropped in with 20 minutes to close, this lady dropped everything and had my watch back to me in 10 minutes. As I was thanking her and pulling money out of my wallet, she didmt skip a beat and told me not charge. I told her I appreciate it, told her id feel better if she took 20 or 30.00 and she flat out refused it. Lol. Thank you so much for your quick service, I think your wonderful

Mi
Review №5

Fantastic service. I really appreciate the care that was taken with my watch. Ill certainly be a repeat customer. Thank you!

Ju
Review №6

If you need your watch band repaired this is the place. Fast and friendly.

Ro
Review №7

I’ll never do business with anybody else! I’m not sure which to speak of first, how wonderful a personality Veronica is or the quality and affordability of the work she does. Personally, she is delightful, charming, kind, and generous with her time and expertise. She spent the better part of an hour teaching me things about my watches and watches in general and answered my many, many questions. She even gave me one of her spring bar tools since the one I had was of poor quality.After she calibrated the two vintage Citizen automatics I brought her, they are now running with a precision I didn’t think they were capable of. She also replaced bezels on both and placed one movement into a new case. I would have been pleased at twice the price, but the charge was only $90 for each, and the work she did was fairly involved and complex. If I moved to a different continent, she would still be the only person I did business with.I think you’ll find her technical skills coupled with her customer service will make you a loyal customer, too. This is how business should be done! A+++

Ch
Review №8

Super fast, super friendly service. My watch was done in minutes! A small, but exquisite, selection of timepieces for sale. Can not recommend them highly enough!

Za
Review №9

Veronica has an OUTSTANDING business - Pearl Watch Repair. There is not a watch that she can’t take on, her skills are HIGHLY impressive and she truly has a wonderful talent. Very AFFORDABLE too, probably the most out of the majority Portland. Worth the drive if you live out of the city to take your time piece in for a repair/cleaning/quote or customization. Whatever your request, Veronica at Pearl Watch Repair is the right person to go to. Keep up the great work! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Mi
Review №10

Valerie is an amazing jewelry specialist that is able to do a ton of different things which I absolutely adore her 🤩

We
Review №11

Professional, courteous, and a passion for the craft. Simply blown away by my experience. Veronica was so sweet and is a master at her work. If you need watch repair this is the place.

Da
Review №12

Showed up, walked in to get a lil-watch fitted quick. Veronica is a kind and incredibly interesting person to enjoy a few minutes with while she helps out with your watch. Im sure she sees a lot more $$$ on the wrist all the time, but my under-a-buck watch was treated with as much respect as any. Top tier shop right here.

Lo
Review №13

I can’t say enough nice things about this place. The owner is a gem. The service and prices are both great. I brought in two very different watches with different issues and she fixed both perfectly while I waited. (There’s also a lovely plant store next door you can peruse while you wait.) My watch (a vintage Seiko) was resized exactly to my liking - 15. She replaced the battery on my partner’s old sport Timex, a laborious job due to the tensions of the internal mechanisms - 20. I had brought the wrong battery in, but she had the right battery in stock. She knows her stuff and is well equipped. I would happily recommend this place to friends and family.

Pa
Review №14

I brought my Grandfathers pocket watch that I inherited after his passing a few weeks ago. Veronica was fantastic. She called me frequently during the repair and cleaning process to keep me up to date, which I greatly appreciated. I found out that my pocket watch was over 110 years old and made in Philadelphia from 1900 to 1909. I got the watch back today, clean, polished, and running perfectly. Absolutely worth the price. Fantastic service.

Se
Review №15

Veronica is AWESOME! She is very personable and has great energy and attention to detail. Oh and she might charge me more next time I see her after this buuuut... She will wheel and deal. Haggle a little and you will make a friend

Gu
Review №16

This is an independent business. The service was quick, friendly and fairly priced. I had two watch batteries replaced, one for an expensive watch.

Ed
Review №17

I needed just a small repair / modification done. The owner (Veronica?) was very careful and courteous. Great service. Would return in a heartbeat if I needed more work done on a watch.

Da
Review №18

Great watch repairer here. Valerie repaired the watch while I waited. Loved the artwork in the shop and in the general area. Nob Hill

St
Review №19

She fixed my grandmothers old watch in a timely manner and also offers a 1 year warranty on her work. Im very happy to have the watch functioning, but it turns out that the repair cost more than the watch is worth. I should have done my research prior.When I asked her how much the repair will likely cost, she said $70; this is what both my friend and I heard. However, when I went to pick the watch up, it ended up being $170. Quite a surprise, but she ensured me that thats what she had said.So, I feel a little duped and Im not sure if it was a fair price. I will be smarter next time and ask around for someone who might be clearer about the value of the watch in comparison to the cost of the work.

ps
Review №20

Awesome! best watch repair on the west coast! Veronica is extremely knowledgeable! I wouldnt take my timepieces anywhere else.

Ke
Review №21

Great local watch repair. Been there several times for both mine and my boyfriends watches and every time she has done a perfect job. She also sells jewelry and cool steampunk stuff. Batteries, resizing, loose links, she will fix anything! Highly recommend.

Sa
Review №22

A pure treat to visit this establishment. Proprietor is absolutely lovely, very helpful and generous with her time. Definitely head here to support a local business that really serves the community!

Na
Review №23

Veronica is super nice. However, I think watch repair is more of a hobby if not a light watch repair service. I brought in a Seiko watch to get the band repaired, crystal replaced and the second hand working as it was stuck and not moving.I texted Veronica, as she does, an approval for the quote she sent me over text. I did not hear back from Veronica for months until I paid a visit to see what had taken so long.The watch had not been repaired as promised with the exception the crystal had been replaced and looked great. The band was not fixed. (Links I had asked to be closed or tightened) Upon observing, the second hand jumped every two seconds. Veronica stated that the watch was solar powered and needed to charge. Interesting statement from someone who fixes watches. Its not an Eco Drive watch by Citizen. The watch is a Kinetic watch and not a solar powered watch. There is hammer that rotates and charges a capacitor.After a week or so the second hand is still jumping and the watch was not fixed. Seiko states this is because there is a problem with the capacitor or other issue with the internal components. Veronica did state this if the watch continued to jump.My problem is not Veronicas pleasant demeanor but her inability to communicate with me an accurate assessment of the watch and still charge me for the repair which was not complete as promised.Veronica probably is a good watch repair shop but for smaller, less complicated needs like polishing or changing a battery.

Mo
Review №24

Have had my watch fixed a few times now. Walked right in and she was immediately friendly. My watch was fixed quickly and she couldnt be nicer. The shop also has a lot of unique jewelry, small home decor and more. Will always come back! Thank you!

j
Review №25

Cleaned /serviced 3 watches. She had it done in less than 3 days. The watches could not have been dismantled,gone over for worn parts and reassembled in that time. She is very pleasant.

Fa
Review №26

Fantastic service. I called to see if they do Michele Watch batteries, they said yes! (It’s not easy to find a place that does Michele batteries.). I went without an appointment and my new battery was in within minutes. Thank you!

Da
Review №27

I came in with a few questions about two watches that I was planning to sell. Veronica was super professional and easy to deal with. She allowed me to take photos of my watches respective movements to make sure that things were in working order.I now have a new go-to person when it comes to my watch collection. If youre looking for someone who will truly take care of you and your beloved watches, look no further. Veronicas all you need.

Se
Review №28

Brought in a watch for adjustment and she took care of it in minutes with no fuss with a friendly attitude.

fe
Review №29

This is a great shop. I stop in and she is able to adjust my watch while I wait. I dont even bother sizing them myself.

Mi
Review №30

Very helpful, had my new watch band resized super fast, also helped me out with sizing. Definitely would trust to work on my watches anytime.

Ch
Review №31

Very personable and friendly. Not to mention they fixed my watch while I waited. I just moved here from Boston and this will be my go to watch shop in the future.

Ma
Review №32

Thank you Veronica. came in today to get my wrist watch looked at. she was quick and efficient. took her time to inspect my watch and also let me know the cause of the issue. helped me learn a few things about the workings of the watch, which is valuable info for any watch owner. thank you again. I would recommend her shop to any one looking for watch repairs/service.

Ia
Review №33

Brought in my RADO yesterday with a broken bracelet and some spare parts to see if I could save the $900 for a new bracelet. Veronica went right to work and amazingly built a new bracelet from the pieces! What a great talent and wonderfully warm person! Please go there!

Wa
Review №34

Super pleasant and she fixed my watchband perfectly. I would definitely recommend her services.

Ra
Review №35

Do not trust your fine watches to this woman!! I inherited a rare 1962 vintage Rolex Explorer after my fathers passing and took it to Veronica to be serviced at Pearl Watch Repair. She kept it for a week and then returned it saying she had serviced it and that it was running perfectly (she claims to be a certified Rolex repair person). In the first 24hrs, the watch was losing considerable time...between 3-4mins. I monitored it for a week, and every morning I had to manually wind and adjust the time for considerable loss. I ended up taking the watch to a reputable and authorized Rolex dealer, and they confirmed that the watch was all over the place, and didnt appear to have been serviced at all recently (no recent case marks, and dusty components). I ended up having to send the watch to Rolex in TX to be properly serviced because even the gentleman watchmaker at the downtown Rolex dealer wasnt able to correct it properly, saying that it fluctuated from losing time and gaining time over the course of a few days regardless of his efforts.After receiving my watch back from Rolex (and a $1065 bill), the piece is keeping perfect time and is back in rotation. I returned to Pearl Watch Repair to ask Veronica to consider reversing the $650 fee she charged me for her work performed, and she immediately agreed and took all of my banking information (including photos of the receipts from Rolex and the dealer store downtown). She said that she stands by her work, and would reverse the charges the very following day...that was 2 weeks ago, and she just informed me yesterday (after not returning several of my polite inquiries) that she wouldnt be standing by her word or her work after all.Honesty and worth of ones word are precious commodities in life (not to mention, in business)...this woman seems to have neither :(

Ju
Review №36

Veronica is an absolute sweet lady. Here helpfulness, and overall customer Service is top notch!! Helped me with a free temporary fix until the right sized watch band keeper was ordered in.

Jo
Review №37

10/10 Very good quality work and inexpensive. Would recommend to anyone that needs some work done on their watch

da
Review №38

Veronica is one of a kind! She went above and beyond what I consider terrific customer service. Highly recommended and just a world class shop she operates. Shell make you feel like an old friend. I tell everyone where to go for anything watch related. Go see Veronica!!

Dr
Review №39

Great location and even better service. My go-to location in Portland for watch service.

Da
Review №40

Excellent customer service, even for the smallest fixes. She sized my eight year old sons watch with a smile and a wonderful accent. :)

Pa
Review №41

Fast repair and works great. Price was fair. Thx

Me
Review №42

Veronica is the BEST!!! She is one of a kind -- so dedicated to helping her customers! Thank you for fixing my watch, Veronica! Im so grateful and was very touched that you even did this complementary!

Ru
Review №43

Veronica is amazing! Would recommend her work to just about anyone.

Jo
Review №44

Thank You Veronica for doing such an outstanding job on my Dads watch. He purchased it back in 1970 and wore it until his passing in 2016. You returned it to me in like new condition and it is now keeping perfect time, you truly exceeded my expectations. I will be passing it on to my son with great pride. You will be highly recommended!

Be
Review №45

In and out in under 10 minutes! So glad I found Veronicas Watch Repair shop online. My watch died and needed a battery replacement, I looked online and found her shop and so glad I paid a visit. Veronica is warm and friendly. I absolutely recommend her to friends and family.

Li
Review №46

Veronica is great! After finding out the watch shop we were going to was closed due to a power outage my boyfriend and I decided to come to Pearl Watch Repair where Veronica welcomed us with a warm smile! It was a repair that would have been covered with warranty but might of had to pay shipping...she just repaired the watch and said it was free. Although a small repair, the gesture was great. We have quite a few watches and will return to have them serviced with her. That small gesture has earned us as future customers!

ky
Review №47

The best in Portland. Great customer service and great work.

Je
Review №48

Veronica is highly skilled and exceptionally knowledgeable, and she quickly cleaned and repaired a very valuable watch, which had flummoxed other shops!Veronica is also very engaging and kind, and she researched my unusual watch then generously taught me all about its proper history.I highly HIGHLY recommend Veronica and Pearl Watch Repair, and will always send friends and colleagues here!

Et
Review №49

Very helpful and friendly replacing a battery, watchband, and general cleaning. Very reasonable prices, too. Highly recommended!

Am
Review №50

I came in expecting to have to replace the movement of my well-loved watch that had stopped working after I dropped it. Veronica wasnt so sure, tested it, cleaned some connections, replaced the battery and sent me on my way for a pittance. Its so nice to find a trustworthy repair person!

Ch
Review №51

I’m very happy with the repair of my fob watch. Veronica ordered a new crystal and performed the repair, while another watch repair business turned the job down, stating the watch was too delicate. Very satisfied with the charge as well. 😀

Da
Review №52

Victoria is really knowledgeable and a joy to visit.

bo
Review №53

Veronica is one of a kind in Portland, she takes the time to understand your needs and she matches it with quality service and work. Her prices are a bargain and her overall kindness makes it an experience youll go back for.Ps- first time customerThanks V

sa
Review №54

Such a great place! Veronica has a fabulous shop and she replaced our watch batteries in record time. If I lived in Portland I would always take watches and clocks to her. Her shop provides wonderful diversion while waiting as well!

Sc
Review №55

Veronica was delightful. She brought my 1950 Waltham wrist watch back to life. Very professional and quick service. She completely disassembled, cleaned, oiled, and adjusted it in less then a week. I will definitely be back for the servicing of the rest of my collection!

Sa
Review №56

Veronica she did an excellent job in my watch I asked her to put on it a new hard crystal she was very friendly.

ga
Review №57

Thank You Veronica for getting my Swiss Wenger watches back to running condition. The repair and rework you did have made these watches look like NEW again. A Perfect watch repair . Thanks again

Am
Review №58

Absolutely wonderful lady !

Ni
Review №59

Veronica went above and beyond! I had a non functional old wristwatch of sentimental value that other shops around town wanted $400-500 to fix. Through extra effort on her own, she went out and facilitated the repair for $150. Super communicative and trustworthy.

As
Review №60

Great and fast service! Changed 2 watch batteries for $15 each in less than 10 minutes!

Ji
Review №61

Veronica was great. She was able to help me with everything watch related - getting a new band and battery to overhauling a vintage pocket watch and getting it working again. Her work was exceptional and she provided great customer service.

Bj
Review №62

Veronica is great. She rebuilt made Dads Omega watch which had not been serviced in 50 years.

Br
Review №63

Veronica is so sweet and fast! I was visiting Portland from out of town and she was able to fix my Burberry watch quickly. Her shop is super cute as well :)

Da
Review №64

She is the best I need to come back and see her soon

St
Review №65

Veronica is a personable professional who helped me fix my watch. Its in a really cool store too, and the other products she offers are of high quality. Would highly recommend!

Ra
Review №66

Went into see Veronica, (yeah the one with the Texas accent! LOL) to have a band replaced on my watch with the new band that I had already purchased from the manufacturer - not only did she do it on the spot - she gave a screaming deal! Wow, not used to that kind of service anymore... I highly recommend her!

Gr
Review №67

Very nice and my watch repair (battery) was done in minutes.

an
Review №68

They changed my fossil watch battery in minutes. Very reasonably priced. Cute jewelry selection as well!

Pa
Review №69

I had my watch repaired by Veronica. She was very friendly, quick and responsive. My 100 year old pocket watch works great now. Recommended.

Yv
Review №70

I brought in several watches for battery replacement along with my moms vintage watch to have a safety chain added. I dropped off the watches at about 5:00 p.m. and while at dinner I received a call from Veronica that the watches were ready! On my way home, I stopped by the shop that was now closed, but Veronica was still there and let me in. She patiently talked me through the value of my watches (who knew!) and even shortened the chain she installed on the vintage watch to ensure it didnt fall off my wrist! She even told me that one of my watches didnt need a battery as it was solar powered (I didnt know that). Veronica, thanks for your quick turnaround and honesty. This will be my go-to for watch repair from now on.

Ni
Review №71

Sooo happy I found Pearl Watch Repair. Veronica replaced the battery in my Armani watch in 5 seconds! And the shop is cute, clean, and full of locally handmade clothing and jewelry! I will be returning and referring everyone I know! Thank you!!

Da
Review №72

Veronica is a rockstar. Ive got a older 1960s circa Rolex watch. My father bought it in Europe and gave it to me before he died. This week, were expecting our first child to be born and I wanted a piece of him on my wrist for the delivery. Then: the watch band broke. Veronika had me back up with a replacement band in a few days along with a ton of information about how to navigate getting my older band fixed. Her kindness, patience, professionalism, smile and expertise are a huge boon to anyone who still loves the mastery of time pieces.

Le
Review №73

Owner is incredibly unorganized. Don’t take your stuff here unless you want to be waiting for ever, not be updated, and then given your items back still not fixed.

Jo
Review №74

Two watch batteries changed in five minutes for $25. I must have asked in at least five jewelry shops with no luck before finding this place.

Sa
Review №75

The owner is super fast and knowledgeable. Excellent customer service

Ca
Review №76

She didnt call when my watch was ready-she said she did, but I never got a message or saw a missed call. After I got the watch back, I found that it left scratches on my wrist, apparently she scuffed up sharp edges trying to pry the back off to change the battery. I had to file it down with a nail file. I had also asked her to take out a link on the band which she did, but now the band comes apart every few weeks, and I have to pop it all back together. I guess a pin was damaged or something. Not to mention the trouble of trying to find parking nearby and the cost to park. Im hardly ever in Eugene anymore but Arts Watch Repair in Eugene is superior and cheaper too.

He
Review №77

Great, quick service at a reasonable price

Ch
Review №78

Good maintenance on my Rolex

An
Review №79

Quick, friendly watch battery replacement at a very reasonable price.

Li
Review №80

The owner did excellent work on my high-end watch and provided extraordinary customer service. Id send my watches for repair/service even if I live out of town.

Ma
Review №81

Pearl Watch Repair is my goto place for watch and jewelry repair. Been there several times and always leave ecstatic especially today when so many businesses give unsatisfactory service and have negative attitudes. This is the place to go!

La
Review №82

Good work, way overpriced though. Won’t be coming back here for minor fixes. I brought in my boyfriend’s pocket watch because the hinge was breaking, but the timepiece itself worked perfectly. When I came, the woman who does the watch repairs wasn’t there (despite me coming in during the business hours I found online), and the woman on the counter took my information and had me write down what needed to be fixed. A few days later I got a voicemail that the watch was ready, but when I went to pick it up I was charged $25 for repairing the hinge! That seems very overpriced to me for such a minor repair. Nevertheless, I paid it and left. Will not be returning if any of my watches need non-timepiece-related repairs.

Co
Review №83

Good service friendly and fast, I will always go back. Great experience. Thank you

Ja
Review №84

Huge fan. Firstly, shes always so upbeat and kind to everyone that comes in. Secondly, she has your best interests in mind to get the job done well and at the best price.

Ge
Review №85

Bottom Line: Veronica does what she says, for the price she quotes and has the work finished when she promises. The watch, a gorgeous and unique Rolex Oyster Perpetual, that Im occasionally way too hard on., was returned to me in beautiful condition and after a couple weeks has perfect timing.The long road to Pearl Watch Repair - Several years back I learned that Rolex had reduced their Official Repair and Service centers to just two -- though many others claim to be or still have that status. This action raised a number of questions and concerns but also had me reconsider local talents. It was a circuitous path that brought me to Pearl Watch Repair...and I was still cautious when I came in the door initially to talk about what happened to the watch, could she fix it, yadda, yadda. Curious think happened. I was waiting for an elderly couple to finish up with Veronica. At the end of their business the man presented her with a nice bottle of wine and their thanks and gratitude. Certainly a nice gesture though I know the vintner of this particular smaller Columbia valley winery and its a very nice bottle of red. Of course I had to ask the story and her answer sealed the deal. Veronica had my watch for about a week, as stated it was returned to me in amazing condition, on time and the discussed price....and for those that care, probably about a 1/3 of Rolexs fees which doesnt include , the stress and hassle of shipping either to Texas or New York. Thank you!!

Id
Review №86

Veronica was a class act, the work was done quickly and her prices are affordable!

Be
Review №87

Wonderful and fast service! Had to replace a band and she ordered the part, drove out of her way to get it, then repaired my watch all in less than a day and I picked it up the next day!

Je
Review №88

The clasp on my Casio wasnt clipping shut, and Veronica had me in-and-out in about 5 minutes with my watch clipping shut like new. She didnt even charge me a single blessed cent.

De
Review №89

Great service!!!!

Vi
Review №90

Good and quick service + nice store with interesting books!

E
Review №91

Took the back of my watch off and couldn’t get it back on. Excellent service and a quick fix had me out the door in no time.

J
Review №92

Went in for a watch battery replacement, service was very friendly, fast, and fair priced.

Aa
Review №93

Brought several watches here for repair. The work is always done well.

je
Review №94

Great, friendly service and fast too. Went in for a battery change and they spotted another issue within the case of my watch which they fixed for free.

sh
Review №95

Good service but pretty expensive

Mi
Review №96

Quick work and great customer service!

Ma
Review №97

Wonderful and capable.

Ki
Review №98

Fast, friendly service!

Ma
Review №99

Veronica is amazing!

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  • Address:1505 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, United States
  • Site:https://pearl-watch-repair-watch-repair-service.business.site/
  • Phone:+1 503-467-1980
Categories
  • Watch repair service
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–3PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:11AM–4PM
  • Sunday:11AM–4PM
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