There is something to be said about the attention to detail and skills it takes to repair a watch. In a world filled with pushy salespeople, however, it can be hard to not feel rushed into choosing the first person who says they specialize in watch repair. You won’t get pushy sales tactics from Jewelry Clinic. Based in Rochester, NY, and with nearly 40 years of industry experience, the owner, Bob, hopes you’ll consider his services but not until you’re sure he’s the right person.

Here are a few tips for choosing the most qualified professional for your watch repair:

• Do They Offer In-House Watch Repairs? Many jewelry stores send out their watch repair jobs to independent professionals. While this is a common practice, it’s also time-consuming. Jewelry Clinic is different as they complete most repairs on-site. Instead of waiting a week for someone to pick up your watch, you can get your simple watch battery replacement or repair a lot sooner by someone you’ve actually spoken to in person.

• How Knowledgeable Are They? You can’t trust anyone with a high-end watch repair. To get a better idea of what someone knows, ask them some watch-related questions. If the watch repair person doesn’t know the answer to something, they should be honest enough to admit it and passionate enough to look up the answer. Knowledge isn’t simply about knowing trivia, but it encompasses a lifelong commitment to learning.

• Get References: A watch repair person might have excellent qualifications, but what do clients actually think about their work? One good place to start are websites such as Yelp and Google+. Even better than reading online reviews, however, is to speak directly with former clients. Feel free to request references, this way you can ask specific questions to clients about their experience with the watch repair professional.

Jewelry Clinic is based in Rochester and the expert looks forward to getting to know you. For any questions about watch repair, give Bob a call at (585) 232-5920, or visit the website for more information.