Just In Time

Instead of fixing our old mantel clock, we found a new (old), beauty. We absolutely love our clock,…read morethis place, and the owners!

BOTTOM LINE FIRST: If you have a valuable clock that needs…read morerepair, look no further. This is the place to bring it. I am highly confident you will be as happy with the work done here as I was with mine. The round trip from my home in Carlsbad took about an hour, and the result was more than worth the drive. In fact, no clock of mine will ever be going anywhere else. This is a two-person family business. Mr. Burhan Kivrak does the repair work, and I can tell you without hesitation that he is a master of his craft. His daughter, Denise, handles communication with customers and is one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. She is also learning the trade from her father, which means Timekeepers of Escondido will remain a valuable resource for many years to come. THE STORY: Nearly 25 years ago I purchased a Seiko musical wall clock. It features six different melodies and an elaborate motion display that always fascinated my family. Over the years it became one of those possessions that evolves from a purchase into something much more meaningful. Recently, a serious problem developed. Some of the moving figures began to stutter instead of moving smoothly, accompanied by a loud grinding and ratcheting noise every hour. Last year I took the clock back to the large clock dealership where I originally purchased it. After examining it, they told me the problem was likely on the circuit board and that replacement parts were no longer available. In short, they believed the clock could not be repaired. For a while, that seemed to be the end of the story. Eventually I searched for clock repair shops near me. Four possibilities came up. One I ruled out immediately based on reviews. I called the next two and described the problem. Both told me, in one form or another, that the clock could not be fixed. Then I called Timekeepers of Escondido. Denise answered. After I described the clock and the issue, she did not tell me it couldn't be repaired. She suggested I send a video, which I did. She reviewed it and explained that they would need to see the clock in person before providing an estimate. That same afternoon I brought it to the shop and met both Denise and her father. They explained that it would take a few days to evaluate and provide an estimate, and that repairs would likely take two to three weeks if I approved the work. A few days later Denise texted me with an estimate of $245. Considering that the clock originally cost about $600 and that multiple shops had essentially declared it beyond saving, I considered that a bargain. I immediately approved the repair. The estimated turnaround time was two to three weeks. Twelve days later, Denise texted me: "Your clock is ready." I picked it up, brought it home, and hung it back on the wall. It now works beautifully again. The stuttering is gone, the noise is gone, and the clock performs exactly as it should. What impressed me just as much as the repair itself was the customer service. Denise communicated clearly throughout the process and even followed up the next day to ask how the clock was doing. That kind of service is rare. Timekeepers of Escondido succeeded where several other businesses told me success was impossible. They repaired a treasured clock I genuinely thought might be lost forever. I recommend them without reservation and will gladly send friends, neighbors, and family members their way. They have certainly earned my future business.

Paul's Watch Repair-Formerly Fedco

(68 reviews)

Fast and friendly service! Came in for a watch band resizing and was in and out in 10 minutes…read more Peter the owner was so kind. He's very knowledgeable about watches. This is in a great convenient location. He also has lots of watch options for sale and wall clocks. I will be back for future watch needs.

Paul is amazing with great customer service and affordable pricing. Loved his dog Peanut! Fixed my…read morewatch band in minutes! Great quality work and great location with tons of parking spaces. Will be back!

Timekeepers

(405 reviews)

This place is so amazing and they do great quality work. I will use them forever! Very fair with…read morepricing and totally professional.

Honest, knowledgeable, and professional. They quickly diagnosed the issues, explained everything…read moreclearly, and fixed the problems that could be repaired. I really appreciated their honesty and great service. Highly recommend!

Watch Outlet

(89 reviews)

I brought three watches in to have the batteries replaced. Service was very quick, even with three…read moreof them it was less than fifteen minutes. While waiting on the batteries, I was chatting with Andy about my wedding ring and how the white gold prongs had yellowed with age. He introduced me to a service in which he was able to treat the white gold with something that turned it back to its original silver tone. I am thrilled with the way it turned out and greatly appreciate his suggestion.

Dog scared the hell out of me. Guy wasn't the friendliest. Went to get my indiglo checked. It was…read moreshot, but the guy put in a battery anyway. I'll never go back

The San Diego Watch Lady

4.5

(163 reviews)

Quick and amazing service. Price was more than reasonable and the owner was knowledgeable.read more

Brought my wife's watch in for what I thought was a battery replacement. Turns out it goes by…read moremovement, not battery powered at all. Jonathan with the Watch Lady in Poway caught that right away and explained how to properly care for it instead of just charging me for a service I didn't need. Honest, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Highly recommend for anyone in Poway needing watch repair

Bravo Jewellers - Voted Best Local Jewelry Store

4.9

(385 reviews)

After my pearl necklace broke, I brought it to this jewelry store, and they fixed it on the spot…read more To my surprise, they didn't charge me anything for the repair. Both people working there were incredibly kind, helpful, and welcoming. It's rare to find such great customer service these days. They also have a beautiful selection of jewelry. This is a wonderful neighborhood jewelry store, and I highly recommend stopping by if you need a repair or are looking for something special. -Sandy J

Today I went in to have the prongs on my wedding ring checked. I felt like the diamond might be…read moreloose. They not only tightened the prongs but cleaned my ring. It looks like it did 30 yrs ago when we were first married! They didn't charge me for the fix either. Amazing job from this jeweler. The wait was not long they did the work while I waited maybe 10 minutes max. This will be my jewelry store forevermore!

Bayside Watch

(16 reviews)

Great experience here. Went to Fast Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs first and dude was useless. Then…read morearrived at Bayside 15 mins before closing, and guy fixed my watch strap immediately, then and there. Very good value, and amazing service, will definitely go back if I'm ever buying a nice watch.

I stopped in here for a watch battery. I received excellent service. It's a very convenient…read morelocation being at the mall. It didn't take long at all.

BGS Jewelers / Bobs Gem Shop

4.9

(145 reviews)

Super nice lady at the front! My cross chain had broken, and she fixed it for me. When I asked how…read moremuch I owed, she kindly said it was nothing. We also got to chat about the cute Akita dogs up front, which made the experience even better. Really genuine service 5 stars! Would really recommend this shop.

Brought in my grandmother's ring that I wanted resized so I could wear it. It was done quickly and…read morebeautifully. They even offered to clean another ring that I was wearing. Highly recommend.

Ocean Time

(62 reviews)

i highly recommend ocean time for watch repairs . dr dave…read moresmooth jazz guitarist. spotify: dr dave & the housecall band

We enjoyed stopping in here to change a watch battery. It was around 3pm Saturday when we visited…read more There is an eclectic collection of clocks and watches around the place. We were the only customers present and the proprietor quickly changed the battery for a reasonable price, and we were on our way. We managed to park on Coast Hwy, no thanks to the deranged pedestrians lol.

Gems N' Loans - Escondido

3.8

(57 reviews)

Went in a year ltr. New people, same service and professionalism. Fair price is all I asked for,…read moreand was happy with the results

For Luis Valdez - Esco and Cesar Valdez - Oceanside…read more Okay, where do I even begin. I was NOT going to buy anything today. I just came to look. And there was no pressure at all when began speaking with Luis. He had a cool, easygoing nature and, even though I research a lot about precious stones and metals, I learned a couple of new things from him. Had to leave and come back but by then Luis was out to lunch. So, I spoke with a manager, Cesar. Same easygoing disposition. Long story short, I walked out with two amazingly stellar rings, the exact thing I was looking for and at the price I wanted. Not only did Luis and Cesar give me an amazing price for extremely high-quality rings, THEY WERE STEAM CLEANED. I couldn't believe how much they sparkled. Of course I had to walk out with them on. And even so, they STILL gave me for each ring, a ring box, a gift box for the ring box, and a cute gift bag complete with tissue! I've sold a few items here at an amazingly good price, but nothing beats this great customer experience. I will absolutely be back. THANK YOU, LUIS AND CESAR!

Timekeepers of Escondido

4.7

(365 reviews)

Instead of fixing our old mantel clock, we found a new (old), beauty. We absolutely love our clock,…read morethis place, and the owners!

BOTTOM LINE FIRST: If you have a valuable clock that needs…read morerepair, look no further. This is the place to bring it. I am highly confident you will be as happy with the work done here as I was with mine. The round trip from my home in Carlsbad took about an hour, and the result was more than worth the drive. In fact, no clock of mine will ever be going anywhere else. This is a two-person family business. Mr. Burhan Kivrak does the repair work, and I can tell you without hesitation that he is a master of his craft. His daughter, Denise, handles communication with customers and is one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. She is also learning the trade from her father, which means Timekeepers of Escondido will remain a valuable resource for many years to come. THE STORY: Nearly 25 years ago I purchased a Seiko musical wall clock. It features six different melodies and an elaborate motion display that always fascinated my family. Over the years it became one of those possessions that evolves from a purchase into something much more meaningful. Recently, a serious problem developed. Some of the moving figures began to stutter instead of moving smoothly, accompanied by a loud grinding and ratcheting noise every hour. Last year I took the clock back to the large clock dealership where I originally purchased it. After examining it, they told me the problem was likely on the circuit board and that replacement parts were no longer available. In short, they believed the clock could not be repaired. For a while, that seemed to be the end of the story. Eventually I searched for clock repair shops near me. Four possibilities came up. One I ruled out immediately based on reviews. I called the next two and described the problem. Both told me, in one form or another, that the clock could not be fixed. Then I called Timekeepers of Escondido. Denise answered. After I described the clock and the issue, she did not tell me it couldn't be repaired. She suggested I send a video, which I did. She reviewed it and explained that they would need to see the clock in person before providing an estimate. That same afternoon I brought it to the shop and met both Denise and her father. They explained that it would take a few days to evaluate and provide an estimate, and that repairs would likely take two to three weeks if I approved the work. A few days later Denise texted me with an estimate of $245. Considering that the clock originally cost about $600 and that multiple shops had essentially declared it beyond saving, I considered that a bargain. I immediately approved the repair. The estimated turnaround time was two to three weeks. Twelve days later, Denise texted me: "Your clock is ready." I picked it up, brought it home, and hung it back on the wall. It now works beautifully again. The stuttering is gone, the noise is gone, and the clock performs exactly as it should. What impressed me just as much as the repair itself was the customer service. Denise communicated clearly throughout the process and even followed up the next day to ask how the clock was doing. That kind of service is rare. Timekeepers of Escondido succeeded where several other businesses told me success was impossible. They repaired a treasured clock I genuinely thought might be lost forever. I recommend them without reservation and will gladly send friends, neighbors, and family members their way. They have certainly earned my future business.

Timekeepers

(405 reviews)

This place is so amazing and they do great quality work. I will use them forever! Very fair with…read morepricing and totally professional.

Honest, knowledgeable, and professional. They quickly diagnosed the issues, explained everything…read moreclearly, and fixed the problems that could be repaired. I really appreciated their honesty and great service. Highly recommend!

Paul's Watch Repair-Formerly Fedco

(68 reviews)

Fast and friendly service! Came in for a watch band resizing and was in and out in 10 minutes…read more Peter the owner was so kind. He's very knowledgeable about watches. This is in a great convenient location. He also has lots of watch options for sale and wall clocks. I will be back for future watch needs.

Paul is amazing with great customer service and affordable pricing. Loved his dog Peanut! Fixed my…read morewatch band in minutes! Great quality work and great location with tons of parking spaces. Will be back!

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Chino Adalı Y.

633

122

43

10 years ago

Nese guys are awesome! Helped me out with my batteries and I always go to them for new watches! Great deals!

Daniel C.

0

23

11

2 years ago

Great service. Walked in and got taken care of right away. Thanks for the great service!

Matt L.

0

3

0

3 years ago

SCAM This place is a SCAM. $200 over amazon prices. Terrible business don't go here!!!!

Narayan P.

0

1

0

3 years ago

The service was great and timely. The personnel were very coordial and helpful.

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