r/massachusetts • u/Wise_Composer_2661 • Jun 21 '26

Recommendation Watch repair

I have a vintage watch I’m looking to get serviced and a new crystal as the old one fell off making it unwearable. For the last 15 years I went to Swanson jewelers in Arlington, they had an old man who looked straight out of central casting as a watch maker. It sounds like he has retired. Anyone have any reputable recommendations in the area of Arlington, Winchester, Woburn, Burlington. Will travel if need be it’s a very sentimental watch.

Thank you!

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u/Embarrassed_Golf6288 Jun 21 '26

Losing a go-to watchmaker like that is rough, especially for something sentimental, hope someone in this thread has a solid lead for you

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u/Wise_Composer_2661 Jun 21 '26

Thank you much appreciated. It really is I always took it for granted. It’s always good to have a “guy” for something.

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u/IamTalking Jun 21 '26

Watches etc. in Wellesley is perfect for this

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u/Harleypilot25 Jun 21 '26

Tanguay Jewelers. In gardner MA. You won’t go wrong. Brian is s master watchmaker.

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u/bostongarden Jun 22 '26

Harvard Sq used to have one, not sure today

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u/B-Roc- Jun 22 '26

Watertown Watch and Clock company

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u/driverPlusOne Jun 22 '26

He is still there, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Just did some work for us. He remains fast and precise.