I have a 40 year old Seiko Seamaster which I sent to Watch Repair USA for a repair quote. The quote was $800 which I authorized and waited to hear from them on the repair progress. After three weeks or so I contacted them inquiring about the repair, I was told the technician was still working on my watch. I finally received my repaired watch, it seemed to be working fine but a month prior to the 12 month warranty expiring the watch stopped working. I contacted Watch Repair USA and spoke with Sandra who was most helpful, I sent the watch back to them for repair. They returned my watch to me in a working condition BUT two month later it stopped working AGAIN. Once more I contacted Sandra who informed me that the repair warranty had expired but if I wanted to send it back for further repairs they would be happy to fix it. I am totally pissed off, after paying $800 I expected my "Repaired" watch to be in good working order for a long time but that was not to be. So I am left with a watch which is not working and will have to pay a further repair bill. read more

Do not believe this company's false claims. They advertise that they work on my watch brand, yet they have no parts for the most popular watch ever made by this watchmaker. They claimed to request the parts, but now refuse to say what parts they requested, which would help me avoid a repeat with another repair service. Incredibly unhelpful. As far as I am concerned, this is a scam for which I must now pay for the return of my watch. read more

Called and asked if they could service a vintage accutron watch that runs on a tuning fork. They said they served them all the time so I sent the watch in. They emailed when they received the watch and said they need to wait on parts quote from a supplier. After a month I called and they said they are waiting on the supplier to get back to them. When I asked how long will it take for the supplier to get back to them they couldn't say. So I asked if I could pick my watch up in person and they said it takes a 10 day + time frame to return a watch. It is there procedure. Sounds bad. Real bad. read more

Unfortunately, all of the single star votes are too high for these grifters. I sent in a Seiko watch that is difficult to service being a diver's watch, but was reassured by Sandra Grady that they did indeed work on all Seiko watches, and that a normal battery change and cleaning would bring the watch up to manufactures specifications. The price seemed high, over $400, but I thought it would be within range if the watch received first class attention. What huge mistake on my part. After over four months (as of this date) not only has the watch not been fixed, they could not confirm that the watch was in their possession. It makes one think that they send all their work out....destination unknown. I was able to contest the payment, but no watch, and no idea if I will ever see it again. Filled out form with Illinois Consumer Affairs, and will do the same with BBB. Thinking about filing a police report. In short, stay away from these idiots, and let us hope that their business suffers a total collapse before more "customers" face a similar fate. All facts stated above can be confirmed by email. This business is pure $hit. Truly. read more

Believe everything that people are telling you about this company. Sent my Pocket Watch to try to get it running, I had to call them to make sure they received it. Nothing showed as received. After couple of weeks and me calling asking for a status, it was updated that their technicians were pricing parts. Couple more weeks passed so I called again and was told same thing about getting pricing on parts. Couple days later, they sent an $600 estimate. I declined and sent them the money for them to send my watch back. Few days went by and I contacted again to find when they are going to send my watch back and was told that the technicians only send the declines 2 times per month down to be shipped back. Who knows at this point when I will get it back, Stay Away from this company read more

Update on the last review I gave this scam company. I previously documented the $700 + estimate I rejected from these scammers. I now can report I had the watch repaired locally. The cost? $46.38! Stay away at all costs! Unless you're an idiot and love to get ripped off. read more

I regret not doing more research before giving a family watch and about $700 to this company. The only correspondence I have ever received was the initial email indicating receipt of my payment, with a link to use to "Check your repair status or update information on file anytime." The link never updated beyond indicating I had paid. Calls to the company inquiring about the repair provide no real information, and indications they will call back with more information (3 to date) *never* result in a call or any communication. I continue to call every two weeks, but hopes of ever seeing my watch again are fading. Under no circumstances should you consider using this company. read more

Stay away! Lost my watch and refuse to reimburse for the watch or the cost paid for repairs. I am writing to formally demand compensation for a watch that was lost during shipping after repairs were completed by your company. The watch was repaired by your business and shipped back to me on or about June 6, 2025. Despite the shipment, the watch was never delivered to me, and more than 90 days have passed since the loss occurred. As per applicable consumer protection and shipping laws, Watch Repairs USA remains legally responsible for the watch until it is effectively delivered to me. The failure to deliver the watch constitutes a breach of your obligation to ensure proper return of my property. The watch, valued at $1,000, was lost due to your company's failure to ensure its safe delivery. Additionally, I paid $700 for the repair services, which are now rendered moot due to the non-delivery of the watch. I am therefore demanding the following: 1. Replacement Cost: $1,000 to cover the full value of the lost watch. 2. Refund of Repair Costs: $700 for the repair services, as the watch was not returned to me. Please remit payment in the amount of $1,700 within 14 days of receipt of this letter, by September 23, 2025. Payment should be made via [preferred payment method, e.g., certified check or bank transfer] to the address listed above or through an agreed-upon method. If I do not receive a response or the requested compensation by the aforementioned deadline, I intend to turn this matter over to my attorney, and Watch Repairs USA will be liable for any additional expenses related to the legal action, including but not limited to attorney fees and court costs. I will also pursue further action, which may include filing a claim in small claims court or reporting this matter to the appropriate consumer protection agencies. read more

I recently had 3-watches repaired (batteries, replace gaskets and pressure testing) at Watch Repairs USA. They exceeded my expectations, specifically, providing me a regular status update throughout the process, during a busy holiday season. They completed everything quickly and returned my watches in a professional manner, covering the crystal to prevent scratching. I will use them again. read more

If I could give them a -1000 stars, I would. An absolutely horrible service! DO NOT SEND YOUR WATCH TO THIS COMPANY. If you have any high value watches or have a timepiece that's valuable to you, avoid this company like the plague. I sent in my Gucci watch to get a battery replacement. After it was repaired, they sent it back to me but I never received it. I contacted them to get an update on it and it has taken 8 months with no resolution in sight. A truly unprofessional company without any type of customer service relations skills regarding communication before, during, and after repairs. I have filed a complaint with my local consumer advocate and was told they'll investigate this matter. Read their pattern of complaints on the BBB website and you'll find that they have an F Rating regarding their customer service. Stay away from this company at all costs if you value your timepieces. They will rip you off and lose your watch in the same transaction. read more

I have never written a bad review about any company. But this one crossed the line, the delay in letting me know that they received the watch was unacceptable. 3 weeks after I called inquiring about the watch they got back to me and said that they could not repair the watch. The only thing it needed is a battery. After that notice, they told me to send $25. If I wanted to watch back, I sent the money and waited another 3 weeks for the watch to arrive. read more

Garbage. I will be going there and plan to call the police if my watch isn't returned to me. Livid. Nothing but the run around.

CHARGED ME WAY MORE THAN QUOTED (i got over that), but got the watch back and it didnt work. had to send it back and wait months. wore it 4 times and it doesnt work again. They told me I am out of warranty even though I didnt have the watch for months and they clearly didnt know what they were doing. They just refuse to do anything about it. disgusting to treat people like this. DO NOT TRUST THESE UNETHICAL PEOPLE! Sandra G. was ZERO help at all also. she should not be in customer service! was told owner would call and he never did. would have been easy for them to make some effort to make things right as they clearly didnt know what they were doing with my Panerai Regatta watch. They offered nothing and did nothing. nothing buy a cash grab read more

Beware beware beware watch in to get the crystal change. D wanted to charge me $269 crystal. Only $50 I can buy the watch. New for less than that beware, beware beware read more

Watch Repairs USA - Watch Repair Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Dont.Dont.Dont They have 3 people in their store. All the rest is sent out. You can't do 388 000 watches in their years in business. I sent a Rolex that I had for 35 years. The watch ran fine before sending. I just needed the watch band to close and service the watch. $806.17 for the above. Received the watch . Band fixed. Watch does not work now. The self winding mechanism was tampered with. It has strong vibration when you twist your wrist to wind. DOA. The watch does not work upon receipt. Sent it back next day. Received and was supposed to get priority service. Called 4 times. No updates. They have to email the tech. Repairs are sent out to subcontractors who take the Rolex parts out and use aftermarket parts. I had requested that any parts replaced be sent back. I'm sending it to Rolex for examination when I receive it (if) back. Read BBB reviews. They are a bunch of sheisters. Getting my money back . "Watch" me. read more

Sent my watch in September and they received it 09/18/2025. I am yet to hear from them, even after I emailed them to return my watch. Will be filing charges if necessary...these people are rogue. read more

I am so dissatisfied with this service it's been 6m they have had my watch! All it needs is one pin! I paid for repair which totaled more than the watch itself. But had to do the repair bc if you opt not to they charge a $30 shipping it back to u!! Still no watch they a different story every time I email them inquiring one says it was going to be done that day and shipped to me that was 4 months ago and now I get oh they're still working on it and we'll check for you they barely answer my emails anymore I don't know what else to do I followed with the BBB I'm going to write a letter to man right now for my attorney I told him at this point I think they're still on my watch and il file a report on them read more

Watch Repairs USA - Still dont have it back !! - Watch Repair Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I have a vintage Elgin pocket watch (circa 1898) that was left to me by my late uncle. It was in need of repair, so I decided to have it restored. I found Watchrepairsusa on line and was very impressed with their website. My mistake. I sent the watch to them for an estimate requesting a complete overhaul and specifically, replacement of a plastic lens, which I had installed a couple of years ago since the watch was missing the crystal. I paid the repair estimate of $553.34 which specifically indicated replacing the plastic lens with a glass crystal, for which there was a separate charge of $79.99. After 7 months in the shop it was mailed back to me at my expense ($ 33.37) and still had a plastic lens. They included a terse note stating they could not use a glass crystal because of an issue with the bezel and only a plastic lens would work. They refused to refund my $79.99 saying they replaced the plastic lens with another plastic lens and the price was the same as the glass! They could have at least called to ask me if I wanted to replace the perfectly good plastic one with another plastic one. One other nasty surprise was a note about vintage warranty. "Due to the delicate nature of vintage watches, we are only able to offer a 3 month warranty". The original repair invoice and website information made NO mention of that, only that they provide a "1 Year Common Sense Warranty". This is a bait and switch. Customer Service was nasty and didn't respond to my request for refund of the crystal charge. To sum it up, my recommendation is to avoid this company like the plague. Don't waste your money. read more

Sent in my father's 1960 era Baylor watch for service. Quote for a complete service and crystal replacement was $493.00. I have only worn the watch for approximately 60 hours and it stopped working. Local watch repair shop opened it up. Screw holding down the manual wind gear came off and gear plus screw free floating in the case. In addition, the watch is missing the two case screws which hold the movement down to the case and the crown stem is rusted. I complained and the company replied "watch is out of warranty, not our problem" Do not send your watch to these crooks. Go local, find someone honest who you can trust. read more

Watch Repairs USA - after on 60 hours of use, stopped working. Don't trust Watch Repair USA. - Watch Repair Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Don't trust them. Too many excuses regarding repairs. They wanted an outrageous price for what was necessary for the watch. They added a dozen services they say it needed at a cost off 565$. I only paid 350$ for it new. I said send it back to me. That change was 25.50$ Have yet t get it back. No email and no tracking. All their 10 star reviews are FAKE. Stay away read more

I contacted Watch Technicians in Creve Coeur, Mo for repairs to my Citizen watch.I received a shipping container with instructions and a receipt from Watch Repairs USA. I shipped the watch to Watch Repairs USA on 5/12/2025. After they received and evaluated the problem on 6/24/2025we agreed on what services I wanted and I paid $564.50. I was told repairs would take 8 to 12 weeks. I have been in contact with Tammy several times, always advised that the watchmaker was extremely busy and would start work on my watch soon. On one occasion she claimed to have walked to the watchmaker's location and was told that there were several watches ahead of mine. On9/22/2025 I was told my repairs were in the "final stage" per the Watchmaker and she would call when they were ready to ship my watch. On 10/20/2025, 5 months after shipping my watch I called Tammy and demanded my watch be returned to me immediately. I have received no response. read more

after first repair of calendar wheel witch came back after 6 weeks and within 20 sec i found out it still broken. had to send it back cause i paid them 450 already sent again for another 12 weeks and finally done , no discount, no apology, no upgrade service like a polish or a case, just buble wrap that i donated. sending it back to me was a stall tactic until their key person that works on account and wheels is available or something to that effect they just suck and should not be in business the way u treat customers paying 400-500 a pop never again read more

A terrible experience. Before ever sending the watch, I explicitly stated that I just needed a replacement of the crystal. After they received the watch they sent an estimate for $309.97 which included an entire restoration. I replied, crystal only. They stated they would not do that. The quote for the estimate is more than twice what a new replacement of the same watch would cost. After a considerable wait, I got the watch back and it has been damaged (not in shipping) and no longer works. This was a bad experience and I would not recommend that anyone trust them to do good honest work in any timely fashion. read more

i sent my great uncles waltham wrist watch to this company back in july. after paying the required amount i still have not heard a word back from this company. you cant talk to any one. the phone messaging service you can't even leave a message. no response of any kind to any message or e mail sent. this watch has great sentimental value. so if you have to get your watch repaired DO NOT send it to this company. the Illinois attorney general needs to to get involved. Every review about this company is the same horrible. STAY AWAY. Are you reading this Kwame Raoul. read more

Had a 50-year old wrist watch that needed the clasp fixed. My local jeweler (whom I trust) wouldn't touch it because of its age (and lack of parts). So I sent it to Watch Repairs USA and paid $350.00 up front. I thought that was expensive but the watch really means a lot to me and I really didn't see any other option? It took 5 months but they sent it back. I was really excited only to find out - the clasp STILL didn't work. I called them - they told me to send it back to them. I had to pay to ship it to them and then pay to have them fix it again AND then pay to have it returned to me. It still doesn't latch properly and I'm afraid to wear it. The only good thing is that I have the watch back in my possession. Even if I can't wear it at least they returned it to me. Awful, non-existent, expensive service - avoid this company. read more

Horrible Experience - Do Not Trust Watch Repair USA If I could give zero stars, I would. My husband sent his Marathon watch to Watch Repair USA in August 2024, along with full payment for the repair. What followed was nearly five months of silence, excuses, and zero communication. We repeatedly tried to get an update, but every attempt was met with either no response or meaningless delays. When we finally received the watch back--after months of frustration--it was ruined. The second hand no longer works, and the original issue was never repaired at all. In other words, we paid for a "repair" that not only didn't fix the watch but actually left it in worse condition. This company's lack of professionalism, customer service, and basic accountability is shocking. They are quick to take your money but utterly incapable of delivering on their promises. Save yourself the time, money, and stress--do not send your watch here. There are plenty of reputable repair services out there, but Watch Repair USA is not one of them. read more

do not use this company a false company my watch has been there for 8 months no response from anyone read more

After 1.5 years my brietling stopped working again. Their warranty was only a year, of course. After reaching out they said there was nothing they could do (was hopping for at least a slight discount for only being a couple months outside of the warranty) and would have to send it in and pay another $500+ for the repair. It's unfortunate that a company wouldn't stand behind their workmanship. I only wore the watch maybe a total of 50 time in the year I had it back. read more

I made the mistake of trusting Watch Repairs USA with my very expensive watch before I had thoroughly researched the reviews and BBB ratings. After seeing the reviews I was convinced the company was a scam. My repairs were expensive and took way to long but I'm happy to report that the watch was finally returned and in good working order! I think the company is overwhelmed, poorly managed and very poor in communicating with customers but seemingly, not a scam. read more

Well going to have to give 1 Star. It started so well! I sent in my Alpina watch to repair the second hand which had popped off. The fix and return was fine. But two-weeks short of 1 year later it popped off again. I contacted Watch Repair USA and they sent a shipping label for to fix under the 1-year warranty. By the time they returned the watch the second time it was past the original 1-year warranty for the original fix. No problem. Unfortunately they removed a gasket from the crown but didn't replace it. A week after they returned the watch (now with the second hand repaired) the crown entirely popped out and broke off. That in itself is not a huge deal but they refuse to fix this new problem that they created since it's no longer under their own warranty. Note this was their mistake **while** it was under warranty. Apparently pictures don't do the trick. I sent in pics clearly showing what was missing. So 1-star for not standing by their work. 1-star for refusing to fix what they did wrong. 1-star for their general obstinance to making it right. And that doesn't make 3-total stars. That's 1-star total. Oh, and a suggestion to Watch Repairs USA .... when you do a "courtesy call" it's usually helpful to actually be courteous and thank the person for their business. Don't make a courtesy call and sound like you are about to launch into debt collection. read more

this watch company took my rado watch that was only needing a new crystal. they damaged it by removing the number bands from 12 and 3 charging me a $1000 for repair and then sent it back with the 2 gaping holes on the face. then they tell me we can repair that for you. send it back and we'll charge you accordingly. no way!! i will not allow these shysters to touch my watch again, and i highly recommend no one using their services either! they do poor quality work, they lie about what they do, and they charged outrageous prices. do not use this establishment. read more

Watch Repairs USA - Missing the the gold number bands to indicate 12 & 3. - Watch Repair Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Absolutely the worst business, I was warned about their upselling of unneeded repairs but I was not ready for how bad they tried to rip me off. A watch that needed a $30 power cell replacement came back with an estimate of over $600 when I stated that I just wanted the cell replaced and nothing else done I was told nothing can come off the estimate. Do not make the same mistake I did, do yourself a favor and don't even click their link!!!! And the one star rating is just because I must click something to post, other wise it would be 0 preferably even negative. read more

STAY AWAY! Fraud and scammers. No services provided. No repairs or watch received. Watch is 6 months overdue. No flow through on promises made from this company. Stay away! read more

Do not use this company. They are dishonest and borderline criminal. I sent an expensive watch to them for repair. Be careful, because they claim they pay for shipping. My watch was "lost" at their local UPS location, but because they pay for the shipping they were given the insurance payment. They have admitted receiving the money in January and stated they would forward the payment to me. They have never sent me the money, do not respond to my emails or phone calls. I have filed a suit against them in court. ABSOLUTELY MY STRONGEST RECOMMENDATION TO AVOID THIS BUSINESS. read more

watch repair usa is the worst. do not send your watch to them like i did. the estimate came back for more than twice what the watch was worth. they insisted it needed a new battery even though this fossel watch is self winding. no battery is required. i would request my watch returned to me, but, i do not trust this company to even do that without issue. bad business. read more

Ad me to the litany of terrible reviews about this company. I sent a Seiko watch for a new capacitor. After around 6 weeks of no action and not even communication about its status I had them send it back. They charged my 3X what I paid to send it but claimed it was sent on their dime which is frankly absurd. I eventually went to another watch re[air shop in Glenview and they installed the new capacitor in no time. Watch repairs USA said they could not source the part whereas this other business had no problem getting it. They could have always tried to get it from Seiko USA but all they did was sit on it, lie repeatedly about eating for shipping costs for me to send it to them and way over charge me to ship it back by the same UPS method I used to send it to them. Never ever use this company. Lets be clear here. No shipping to this company was offered. I paid both ways. read more

don't even think about using this company for your watch repair. i add my "1 star" review (and they don't even deserve this) to all the others. i have been waiting for 5 months for my watch and doubt if i will ever see it or my money again. walk away now before it is too late! UPDATE: August 15, 2024. My comments above still stand; however, I FINALLY received my watch yesterday in good working order. Found it very interesting, and somewhat suspect, that I received a phone call from customer service telling me the "good news" that my watch was repaired and was being shipped a week after I sent a certified demand letter to the manager AND registered agent (attorney) of this company. The letter to the company, sent to the address on record, was returned "addressee unknown." The registered agent did receive the letter. It still took 5 months to resolve this matter which I may have tolerated for good reason but for the poor customer service. read more

Do not trust Watch Repairs USA. They broke the original hands on my Universal Geneve watch and returned it with replacement hands without telling me. They refused to replace the original hands. I consider this fraud and theft! Very disreputable company. Beware! Do not do business with this company. This was a valuable watch that was rendered worthless without the original hands. read more

Watch Repairs USA - My original Universal "sword" hands in excellent condition. - Watch Repair Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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This place is insane. Mailed in my watch and waited 6 weeks for an estimate. The watch was bought new for $575 and their estimate to repair was $650. I requested a discount and they said the best they could do was 5%. I'll just buy a BRAND NEW watch for CHEAPER than what they're saying they can repair it for. Absolutely nuts. Wish I'd read the reviews before hand. read more

It's been over 4 months. They took my money still no sign of my watch. Or any correspondence from this company. I would not do business with them again. I want my watch and my money back. read more