295 S Oregon St, Ontario, OR 97914
541-889-3213
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295 S Oregon St, Ontario, OR
541-889-3213
Watch & jewelry repair

Quoted before we touch it. Fixed without leaving Ontario.

Sizing, retipping, solder, stone tightening, restringing, batteries and crystals — done at our own bench on S Oregon St. You get the price and the method in writing first, and most work is back in three to five days.

What comes across the counter

Two benches, one building, no shipping label.

Most stores in eastern Oregon mail your repair to a wholesaler three states away, which is why their quotes are vague and their timelines slip. We keep a working jeweler in the building every day we are open.

Jewelry repair

Rings, chains, clasps and stones

Ring sizing up or down, prong retipping and rebuilding, chain and clasp solder, shank replacement, stone tightening, pearl and bead restringing, rhodium plating and refinishing. Gold, silver and platinum, all worked at our own bench.

A jeweller working on a ring at the bench
Close-up of a wristwatch face on a dark ground

Watch service

Batteries, crystals and bands

Battery replacement, crystal and gasket replacement, pressure testing, band and bracelet sizing and strap fitting. We also carry a curated assortment of designer watches for men and women, and we will clean and polish a pre-owned piece while it is here.

The full list

Every repair, with what it usually takes

Prices depend on metal, stones and condition, so we quote in person — but here is what to expect on schedule. Rush work is often possible; ask and we will tell you honestly.

Ring sizing

Up or down, gold, silver or platinum

2–4 days

Prong retipping & rebuilding

Worn prongs rebuilt before a stone is lost

3–5 days

Chain & clasp solder

Broken links, jump rings, clasp replacement

2–4 days

Shank replacement

Thin or split shanks rebuilt

4–7 days

Stone tightening

Checked and tightened as part of every job

Same visit

Pearl & bead restringing

Knotted restringing on silk

5–7 days

Rhodium plating

White gold refinished and re-plated

3–5 days

Polishing & refinishing

Scratches removed, original finish restored

2–3 days

Watch batteries

Fitted and pressure tested

Often same day

Crystals & gaskets

Replaced and resealed

Same day–1 week

Band & bracelet sizing

Links removed, straps fitted

Same day

Engraving

Hand and machine, inside rings and on lockets

Same day–2 days

Honestly

The few things we send out, and why.

Standard repair, sizing, engraving and appraisal work all stay in this building. Two things do not: full mechanical watch overhauls, which belong with a watchmaker who does nothing else, and laser welding on certain antique or heat-sensitive pieces.

When that happens we tell you before you leave the counter, we tell you who is doing it, and we quote it the same way — in writing, up front. If we cannot do a job well ourselves, we would rather say so than learn on your grandmother’s ring.

Before you come in

Straight answers about repairs

No. Repairs, batteries, cleaning and quotes are walk-in any time we are open, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm.

It depends on metal, stones and condition, so we look at the piece with you and give you the price and the method in writing before a single tool touches it. If a repair is not worth doing, we will tell you that too.

Yes, and most of what crosses our bench was bought somewhere else. Cleaning and a stone check are free either way.

Standard repair, sizing, engraving and appraisal work all stay in the building. The rare exception is a full mechanical watch overhaul, and we tell you before you leave the counter.

Usually. Bring it in and we will look at it under the loupe with you — antique settings, worn shanks and discontinued patterns are routine work here.

Most repairs are back in three to five days. Batteries, band sizing and engraving are often same day. The list above gives typical timing for each job.

Free written quotes

Bring it to the counter. We will tell you what it needs.

Quotes on repair, appraisal and custom work are always free and always in writing. Walk in during store hours or call and we will reply within one business day.