Looking for a watch repair shop or service centre in Sydney? Then you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re the owner of a luxury timepiece, you’ll soon no doubt be aware that it will need routine maintenance and servicing to keep it ticking along smoothly. This is where a repair shop comes in. Not only does a repair shop repair broken watches, but they can service it as well.
Fortunately, the glorious city of Sydney is aware of this and as a result, is home to a large number of watch repair shops that carry out routine services too, all dedicated to keeping your time-teller alive and in tip-top condition. But of course, you only want the best to take care of your prized possession, so these are the watch repair shops in Sydney you need to be taking yours to.
In this Sydney watch repair story…
Expert Watch Repair
Suite 306 – Third Floor, 250 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000
Sydney’s Expert Watch Repair is run by Thomas Czibula, a Certified Master Watchmaker and Horologist who has trained with the very best in Europe and has over 45 years of experience repairing some of the finest models around. That means no job is too big or too small, so no matter the issue, Thomas will be able to fix it.
Whether it’s a complete overhaul or routine service, checking the water-resistance or replacing the glass, your luxury baby will be well looked after. Thomas works with an extensive list of brands too, so no matter which one you’ve invested in, he will know how to repair it.
Max Schweizer Swiss Watch Service
Suite 313 – Level 3, 375 George Street, Sydney, 2000
Max Schweizer runs this family-operated watch repair centre in Sydney that specialises in Swiss models. He himself has over 55 years of experience in the luxury watch industry, having been trained in Singapore, Hong Kong and Switzerland, where he has worked with brands including Patek Philippe, Rolex and Piaget.
He has a team working alongside him at his repair shop, who have also been internationally trained. Max Schweizer is an authorised service centre for brands including Omega, Bulgari, IWC and Baume & Mercier, but can easily service others such as TAG Heuer, Tissot, Patek Phillipe and Rolex.
Complete overhaul services are backed by a two-year warranty and only genuine parts are used. Max also has a range of second-hand watches for sale, should you be tempted when you drop yours in.
Master Watchmaking
Suite 1004 – Level 10, 265 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, 2000
Master Watchmaking is a luxury watch service and repair centre in Sydney run by Karl Braunsteiner, a Certified Master Watchmaker from Australia. Having been found in 1983, this shop is the go-to place for any repairs you might need for vintage or pocket watches.
Of course, should you have any other luxury watch that needs looking at, the team is happy to oblige, and is the official authorised service centre for Australia for brands including Audemars Piguet, Chopard, Maurice Lacroix and Giard-Perregaux.
Horologist
Suite 8 – Level 1, The Dymocks Building, 428 George Street, Sydney, 2000
Horologist Michael Arraiza has been working with luxury timepieces in Sydney for over 15 years and is described as having the “hands of a heart surgeon and the patience of a bomb technician.” He might not have the years on some of the other service centres on this list, but his self-confessed passion for complex mechanical engineering should be all the assurance you need to leave your baby in his capable hands.
He’s been watchmaker certified by the likes of Omega, Panerai, Breitling, IWC and Breguet, but he’s able to repair any Swiss brand you may own. Both complete services and maintenance services can be carried out with Horologist, and he provides a break down of what each one covers on his website.
Watches of Switzerland
199 George Street, Sydney, 2000
Watches of Switzerland is an expert when it comes to all things Swiss, luxury and timepiece. Not only is the Sydney boutique home to pretty much every Swiss watch brand you can think of – and is the exclusive stockist of Piaget – but it also has an onsite watchmaker with over 30 years experience in repairing and restoring Swiss timepieces.
If the watch you need repairing is still under manufacturer warranty then Watches of Switzerland will send it on to the respective brand’s official service centre, otherwise, the company is more than happy to handle whatever request you have.
Luxury Watchmaker Australia
PO Box 382, Sutherland, Sydney, 1499
Filipe Barros, the owner of this shop, has currently changed its address due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so rather than visit him at his usual studio in Sydney, he is currently accepting repairs and services by way of a PO Box address located in Sutherland.
Filipe has over 18 years experience in the industry and has trained and received in certification in Switzerland and Australia and has previously worked with Audemars Piguet at the factory in Switzerland. All his repairs and services are backed by a two-year warranty and original parts are used throughout. He says that if he can’t source parts, which is usually the case with vintage models, he’s able to make his own.
Luxury brands looked after include Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Omega and Seiko and a quick look at some reviews online don’t just say he’s a whizz at what he does, but he’s a genuinely decent bloke too.
Watch Tech
Level 2, Shop 28, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street, Sydney, 2000
Watch Tech opened its door to luxury watch owners in Sydney in 2016 as a go-to place for all servicing and repair needs for Swiss brands. Both modern and vintage models can be looked after from brands such as Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe.
The company’s repair team are all Swiss-trained and all complete overhaul services use genuine parts and are kept for up to five further days to ensure they keep time accurately. All work is backed by a 12-month guarantee.
Watch Dial Restoration
Suite 507 – Level 5, 250 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000
If your repair needs are a little more specific, such as needing the dial restored, then what better place to take it than Watch Dial Restoration? The company specialises in bringing fading or damaged dials back to life no matter the brand.
Every single dial brought into the Sydney repair shop for restoration receives a full clean and preparation before undergoing repair, with each taking just a few weeks to be completed. The company’s website has a gallery showing just how good its work is and what you can expect when you take yours in.
A sister company, The Creative Watchmaker, situated in Suite 1011 – Level 10 of the same building, is able to repair and restore modern and vintage models, along with all types of clocks too.
Artisan Swiss Watch Service
Suite 109 – Level 1, 222 Pitt Street, Sydney, 200
Artisan Swiss Watch Service is relatively new onto the repair scene in Sydney, but that doesn’t mean the company has no idea what it’s doing when it comes to looking after your treasured timekeeper. In fact, it’s run by John Zhang, who has considerable experience in the field and has already been working in Sydney for some 13 years.
John has previously worked for Richemont Australia and has run the IWC Watchmaking Masterclass in both Sydney and Melbourne. His new business venture makes use of the very latest equipment and technologies to repair watches from a wide range of brands, including Cartier, Panerai, JLC, Omega, IWC, TAG Heuer, Breitling and many more.
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