What is a Watch?
A watch is a portable timepiece intended to be carried or worn by a person. It is designed to keep a consistent movement despite the motions caused by the person’s activities.
Watch Repairs in South Africa
On Time Watch Services
Address: Unit 12, Prestige Business Park, Democracy Way, Milnerton, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Fri
Phone: +27 21 552 8214
Picot & Moss
Address: 6th Floor, Katherine & West, 114 West St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Fri
Phone: +27 11 669 0500
Metro Clock And Watch Repairs / Sales
Address: Doringkloof Mall, Shop Number 57 Entrances at Lupin Ave or, Sonja St, Doringkloof, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri
Phone: +27 12 667 6784
Bhyats Watch & Cellphone Repairs
Address: 3b, unit 64 Market St, Boksburg, Johannesburg, 1459, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri
Phone: +27 83 256 1786
MO Watch & Jewellers
Address: Matador Centre Cnr 62 Strand St &, 17 Long St, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri
Phone: +27 21 418 1319
Time Watch Specialists – Somerset Mall
Address: Centenary Dr, Firgrove Rural, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 pm
Phone: +27 21 851 3291
Where is the best place to buy watches online in South Africa?
Watchfinder is South Africa’s biggest accredited online watch shop, with several brands in the stable and thousands of happy customers.
Quality is the cornerstone of Watchfinder’s business, you will only find genuine designer watch brands on the site.
How long should a watch repair take?
An overhaul can take anywhere from 2 weeks for a basic model, to 12 weeks for a luxury model like a Rolex or Omega.
How long do normal watches last?
Mechanical watches are designed to last a lifetime, and if taken care of they can last multiple lifetimes. Normal wear and tear from everyday wear is expected with watches, which is why it is recommended to service them every 3-5 years.
Do fake watches keep good time?
It Will Not Keep an Accurate Time
There are some replicas that come with quartz movements and may actually keep time longer than the case stays intact. However, just like the exterior of the replica Rolex is fake, so is the mechanism powering it.