Precision Time

Over an hour to have 2 watch batteries replaced… and then they try to up-​sell you on everything. Give your local jeweler the business. I will not be back.

WTF — Can’t even remove links from a Seiko watchband…
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I was excited to receive a Seiko kinetic watch as an early Christmas gift. However, I needed to have a few links removed. So, why not go to this fine establishment to get the job done?
BECAUSE THEY WILL JACK UP YOUR WATCH, THAT’S WHY.
For a self-​billed precision watch repair company, they are CLUELESS when it comes to a simple task of removing links from a major manufacturer’s watchband.
The first time I was there, it took two guys close to an hour of hammering (yes, hammering!) to resize the watch. Needless to say, this did not inspire confidence. (Let’s ignore the fact they didn’t follow the taper lines when they removed the links, and there is a small but noticeable «step off» on one side of the watchband. And several links are scuffed /​scratched.)
Wouldn’t you know it, FOUR DAYS LATER, a pin popped out, and the watchband popped open. The solution? Another hour wasted at the store, only to find out the middle-​aged guy (?manager) jammed an oversized generic pin replacement. So now, it’s holding — because two links are immobilized (due to the oversized pin). He gave some cock and bull story about how Seiko watches have difficult pins, etc etc. How would I know, as I’m not in the watch business.
BUT THEY ARE — SO WTF DID YOU PROCEED TO RESIZE THE WATCH IF YOU KNEW THIS!!!
Epic Fail.

My fav watch is the sottomarino italia in yellow. Everytime I wear it I get compliments !!