Almas Jewelry & Watch Repair

I needed links taken out of an old EBEL watch and the battery replaced. This is typically a tricky and expensive service. EBEL recommends you send it into their factory for big bucks. No problem here. The very personable owner worked on the watch — the old battery had, in fact, leaked into the mechanism — replaced the battery and removed some links so I can wear it. All for $ 40.
We found out that they not only work on EBEL watches, they do the maintenance work on Rolex watches as well — locally — in their shop.
We’ll be taking our watches to Alma’s for regular maintenance from now on.
Thank you!

I brought two raymond weil watches in for a battery change, and they did it on the spot in about 10 minutes. Very polite and professional service.

Polite service, gets the job done, and it’s for a reasonable price!
All I needed was my Fossil watch battery replaced. I handed it over to him, and in minutes he came back out with it ready to go. I only paid $ 10.70. I don’t know how much it costs at other places to get a new battery, but that seemed a-​ok to me.

$ 20 to change a watch battery seemed high… but always good customer service otherwise.

I was searching for a place to get a simple watch battery replaced, since mine had alerted me that it was running low. After searching for a place that (1) wouldn’t overcharge and (2) was reputable enough to handle a watch I care about, I figured I’d give this place a try.
I went in early Saturday afternoon, and I was the only customer in there. Someone promptly arrived to the counter and asked how we were doing, and I explained to him that I just needed a simple battery watch replacement. He took my watch, headed to the back, and came back out to the counter with my watch under 5 minutes. I noticed that he had not only replaced my battery, but also polished all the metal, and changed the date for me (darn February month!). Of course, he only charged me for the battery replacement (came out to ~$ 20), and the whole thing was quick and painless.
Would definitely come back and recommend others to come here — service is friendly and quick (what more could you ask for?). He definitely handled everything with care and did it delicately, so I’ll definitely be back (in a year… when my battery dies!).

Bought a watch online and needed it sized, some links taken out. Called ahead and the man who answered the phone was very pleasant, said he could look at it no problem. I went in around mid-​day with my watch, he looked at it and sized it exactly right, snug but not tight, and was on my way in less than 10 minutes, only $ 10 too! Highly recommend this for anyone in the Tampa area.

This place is great for watch batteries. They are affordable and the service is wonderful.

I came here to get my watch fixed. I was able to get a new band and battery all for under $ 30 in no time at all.

I went to Almas because my husband’s watch’s winder came off. Also, the band of my watch was getting loose and would spontaneously pop open. Right away, the owner could tell that there was rust in the watch, but he thought he could fix it. He also tightened the pins on my watch clasp (for free) on the spot.
Communication about the progress of my husband’s watch repair was good and initiated by the business rather than me.
They fixed his watch. When I went to pick it up, the owner also checked the prongs of my engagement ring to make sure the diamond was secure, again at no charge.
The people at Almas were courteous and helpful. I hope that I won’t need anymore watch or jewelry repair, but if I do, I know this place is great.
(Oh, and if you were wondering, rhodium plating here is $ 80, a little high but probably a reflection of the high cost of precious metals right now.)