Watch Gallery

Got my new watch sized. It was a a bit tight so I went back 3 weeks later and he fixed it within 5 minutes. No problem and he didn’t charge me anything. Nice man and I will definitely be back because of his great service!

Great place! Gave Peter just 10 minutes notice before I arrived to have him fix a band on my watch as I was heading out of town the next day. Was able to accommodate me at a very fair price. Highly recommend!

The Watch Gallery is an incredible resource for the watch lover living in the Burlingame /​San Mateo area. Over the last 15 years, the owner Peter has helped me with everything from sizing a new watch to fit my wrist to completely restoring a gold pocket watch that was handed down to me from my great grandfather. He rebuilt the Swiss movement, refinished the gold plating and replaced the crystal face so the watch looks like it is brand new even though it is over 100 years old. He also has a selection of watches available for purchase in the shop. Some of the brands he carries are Bulova, Sieko, and Citizens. If you have a watch that needs repair or even just a technical question about a watch, the Watch Gallery is the place to go!

2 watches needed fixing. 1 was a simple band pin fix. The other was more complicated. I had jarred it and the hands fell off. It was a fairly expensive watch and I was worried it was going to be extremely expensive. The total for both repairs was $ 45. And it only took about 5 minutes.

Exactly what I was looking for… My elderly dad’s watch band was too tight on his wrist. I didn’t have the extras links anymore so I looked for something close too good Burlingame living situation to bring his watch (not my dad, he can’t get around very easily). Fortunately this place was nearby and they had a compatible metal band replacement. Works great and much less expensive than getting another watch, which I was also prepared to do if necessary. I appreciate that they told me they had a watch band vs. just leading me to a new purchase!

We have done business here for years.
They are skilled and knowledgable and have
a big inventory of batteries, bands and watches.

For whatever your needs, wether buying or fixing a time piece, you won’t find any place that will give you better service (and most likely, the best possible price).
I’ve known the proprietor, Peter, for many years. Besides being one of the nicest people I’ve ever known, he has proved over and over to be a master craftsman and the most generous and fair business person.
I wouldn’t ever consider doing business online or anywhere else.
Trust and integrity is hard to come by these days but with Peter it’s in his nature.

I found Peter on Unilocal and based on the reviews decided to check him out.
I was very pleased to be greeted by Peter as soon as I stepped in to his store/​shop. He had a few watches on display in cases and a small, if not cramped workspace in a corner.
After telling him what I needed, he quoted me a fair price and even suggested a clean and polish for a few Dollars more. I was happy to accept. I was saving on what I was originally there for — why not?!
I’m all set! Happy customer. I recommend him highly!

Watch battery die? Need a resizing? Need it for somewhat cheap? Watch Gallery might just be for you.
I’ve been trying to find a place to fix my watches — one had a dead battery, one needed to be desperately resized — and I really had to get them fixed because I can’t live life without a watch (ha, now you know what to get me as a gift!, jk).
It’s located nicely on Burlingame Avenue… but this place is kind of hard to find… it’s on the lower level of the building. So walk down the stairs and you’ll see a baby store go left and it’s in the back corner where the elevator is. There isn’t really a sign, but you’ll see watches, so you know you’ll be at the right place. It’s kind of small — I mean it is run and owned by one guy.
Okay so I walked in… kind of eerie. But the watch repairmen just says «Can I help you»… not even a «hello»! I mean it’s good and bad, but I felt rushed. You can definitely know your watch will be fixed ASAP. I told him about my watches and he gives me the price of $ 15 each. Not bad for a new battery and for links to be taken off… Anyways, it was done in 10 minutes or faster. I told him I was stepping out and that I’d come back and he was totally fine with it.
My total price was about $ 33 with tax. It’s not bad. But it was done quick and right. I got a brand new working watch and the links back incase I need it sized up. So thank you watch gallery!
If service was a bit more friendly and not a rushy feel — I would have liked the place more.

I took my elderly mom to get a nice watch band for her panic button. Mr. Lee was great. He listened to what my mom wanted. Showed her a nice gold band and installed it on the spot for about $ 30. My mom really likes it and no longer wants to take the panic button off.
Well worth going downstairs to find the Watch Gallery.

I needed a watch band adjusted, and the battery replaced, on a watch I’d received as a gift years ago. After a bit of Googling, Watch Gallery popped up, and being around the corner from my office, I thought I’d give it a gander. He quoted me a fair price for removing two links, replacing the battery, and testing that everything worked (the battery had been dead for years). He did it all quickly while I waited, and even set the correct time for me. Great service, great price, and very professional all around.

This little shop is kind of hidden in a small shopping center. (You have to go downstairs to find it on the right side.) My honda car key ran out of batteries, but the little screws were impossible to take out! Peter was super helpful. He brought more tools back to help open the little plastic case, when still unsuccessful, he took my key home to spend more time. When I came back 3 days later, my old batteries were replaced by new ones =) If I ever have watch issues, I’d definitely come back here!

Yea! The expensive watch I’d be searching for on Ebay for over a year was finally mine! For a bargain! Lucky me! But the band did need to be shortened quite a bit. No problem, right?
Jeweler X said there was no way the band could be shortened. No way. Something about pins and links and connections. Curses. My great Ebay watch was non-​returnable. Ack. Despair. What to do?
Ah, Unilocal.
Up popped the Watch Gallery.
Peter took a look, thought about it, and simply said, «Leave it with me.» Forty dollars and a day or so later, it’s the perfect length. I’m thrilled. Cheap at twice the price, in my opinion.
While I was there, another woman walked in. She’d heard about Peter from a friend. I suspect if more people took the time (pun), there’d be a lot more 5-​star reviews for this place.

Hidden within the lower level of an indoor plaza along Burlingame ave. is the watch gallery.
The bf needed a link to be added to his rolex quickstyle so that he could wear it at his brothers wedding. We called a bunch other watch/​jewelry stores but Watch Gallery quoted us with a good price (15 bucks to add a link) and no wait time.
Once there the service to add a link was really fast. The watch person was really nice and helpful when my bf didn’t know how many more links the guy should add.
The store has a bunch of vintage watches also.

He changed two batteries and took 3 links out of my watch, all in about 10 minutes. Very quick and did great work.
My only gripe is the price. He charged me $ 15/​each (about $ 47 total with tax). I’m used to paying only $ 5 – 10 each for these services. If you don’t mind paying for speed and quality, check this place out.

No nonsense batter replacements in three watches in about 15 minutes. Yeah, that makes me a fan. Though now that all my watches are up-​to-​date, will probably be a while before I head back here.
Need a new watch battery — here you go.

I just needed a link taken out of a watch and a new battery. It took less than 5 minutes, and was a perfect price. Highly recommended.

I brought in two watches to get new batteries and the service was prompt and thorough. There are some really nice vintage watches for sale and I will definitely come back.

This is an EXCELLENT Specialty Watch Repair Shop. I am glad that I found Watch Gallery through Unilocal! In something as specialized as watch repair, and for something as personal as watches, I wanted to know that I could trust my watches to a professional, and the Watch Gallery provided exactly that.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I got my watch sized here. They were friendly, quick, and accommodating.
I would take my watch back here again, if I have any problems.