I have visited Vina's Jewellers several times in the last few months. The first visit was to see if they would be able to clean and adjust a Bulova watch that was at least 75 years old. I had approached several other Halifax companies over the last few years, all of whom had discouraged me, suggesting that the watch would never keep time properly, it would have to send it to Montreal for cleaning, and probably wasn't worth the cost or effort. The owner of VIna's eyes brightened when he saw the watch and indicated that he could certainly do the required watch. It was ready on precisely the day he promised and it looks and works perfectly, keeping excellent time. As a result of the success with this watch, I asked about another, quite fine watch, that had lost its watch crystal and, as a result, the hands which were unusually small. I had tried to have this favourite watch repaired various places in the city; one had contacted the company which had made the watch, and they reportedly responded that they no longer had parts for this watch. A company I contacted in Montreal gave a similar response. After several years, I'd given up trying to have the watch repaired, although I had resisted the suggestion from one local company that I just leave it with them for parts. Given the quality of the service Vina's had provided for the Bulova, I left the watch with them to see whether they might be able to do something to fix it. When I returned, the watch was completely restored. The owner had found among his extensive collection of parts both the crystal and the hands; he showed me the original paper work for their purchase dated in the 1980s! This is a truly remarkable shop. An extraordinarily knowledgeable craftsman with a deep love for all things related to watches and clocks. The work was done perfectly and was ready on precisely the day promised. The costs were considerable, but perfectly reasonable for what was done. I have since recommended VIna's to someone who wanted to have a vintage Rolex from the 1940s restored. They too were delighted with the quality of the work and the service. If you have a watch of some value on which you would like work to be done, this is certainly the place to go in Nova Scotia. read more

Sometimes I'm not sure what a business is selling as their primary product. Upon entering this stark Quinpool shop, I may say "watch straps - Vina's is all about watch straps." However, I don't think one can sustain a shop on a relatively small assortment of timepiece holders. I spoke with the man behind the counter to ask about watch battery pricing. Only $5 and he can do it in a few minutes while you wait - great news! I perused a little further, discovering a wall with larger clocks as well as an assortment of trophies... The space is bright and dated, with inoffensive colors and a very bland overall atmosphere. Plus side: there are a bunch of lovely orchids blooming in the window! Vina's apparently buys scrap gold and jewellery materials, as well as sells some watches and pocket clocks. A strange little store. But thankfully, not I know where to go if I need a watch strap. Phew. read more

I dropped in here today to have some really minor work done - the springbars on one of my Seiko 5 automatics were a bit bent so I had him replace them. It's a small job, but tricky enough that I can't do it myself even if I had the parts. I've launched so many springbars across the room, and spent hours looking for them, I really can't be bothered to even attempt it anymore. Especially on some of the Seiko bracelets - the springbars are unreachable without some kind of mad microsurgery skills. He replaced them with genuine Seiko parts, and was super-friendly. I noticed he also does clock repair, so he's really comfortable with mechnical (non battery powered) watches. If you have a battery-powered watch, I'm fairly sure at $5 he is the cheapest place in town to get the batteries replaced, and he uses decent batteries that will last a while. read more

Went there today to get a watch adjusted and the man working the front desk was very unhelpful. He barely spoke at all to me before shooting me out of the door. Definitely will never go back. Ended up going to Doctor Clock where the service was 100 times better. read more

Popped by to have inexpensive Timex Expedition battery replaced. The gentleman replaced it and a broken spring for a very reasonable price. The short wait was happily spent examining the many clocks on the walls. Has a massive selection of watch straps. I will patronize this business again. read more

I brought in a Citizen watch to have a battery replaced. It is a solar battery, and he quoted me 100, next it was 200 dollars. He then goes on saying Citizen is junk, and a person should stay away from Bulova and then stick with Swiss Army watches only. Terrible to deal with, unprofessional as he should not be biased on brands. He tells me he fixes more Bulovas because they are cheap watches. read more

This is the only place I would even consider bringing a good watch for work. He saved a beloved older Seiko from water damage. He installs high quality Japanese batteries for $5. He also has a vast selection of watch straps that fit even the most unusual pin widths. If you have any questions about watch brand authenticity he really knows his stuff. Wouldn't go anywhere else. An honest fellow who stands by his work. read more

Without a doubt, the only place to take your treasures to for repair. A true professional; honest and friendly. I highly recommend this fine establishment! read more