89%
rated us “superior” — Puget Sound Consumers’ Checkbook, 37 ratings
Expert watch repair, nationwide· Seattle
The Nesbit family has been at the forefront of quality watch repair and service for over a century. From Suite 402 on Fourth Avenue — and by insured mail from across the country — we care for the timepieces that deserve it most.
A family tradition
Our story began in 1895, when founder Charles Nesbit contracted with the N.D. and Soo Railroads. Each generation of watchmaker has been masterfully trained and is dedicated to the meticulous care and maintenance that your preeminent timepiece deserves.
Charles contracted with the N.D. and Soo Railroads in 1895, and excelled as a watchmaker.
Charles inspired and trained his son Bill, who excelled like his father.
Trained by two generations of master watchmakers, and certified through WOSTEP and/or AWCI's CW21 process.
Tom's son — his modernized workshop was featured in Horological Times' “The 21st Century Workshop.”
All of the watchmakers here at Nesbit's are certified CW21 and/or WOSTEP.Credentials from the renowned WOSTEP program in Switzerland and AWCI’s CW21 certification — the standards the finest manufactures demand.
Jan manages our office so that your experience with Nesbit's is pleasant, straightforward and efficient — she answers questions, provides estimates, and keeps you updated on your watch from arrival to return shipment.
The complete maintenance service
Each complete watch maintenance service includes:
Watch disassembly and professional five-stage ultrasonic cleaning of the movement
Genuine part replacement, when needed, and precision reassembly
Detailed lubrication, timing and regulation, ensuring accuracy well within factory standards
Case and bracelet/band refinishing, when applicable
Case resealing according to the manufacturer's finest specifications
Pressure testing in accordance with depth ratings
QA & QC final inspection for timing, accuracy and precision
“We hold a spare parts account with Rolex to guarantee that we only use genuine parts in all of our Rolex watch services.”
Most prestigious watch manufactures have strict standards that must be met in order to qualify for a spare parts account. We meet or exceed those standards, and purchase spare parts straight from:
Tom Nesbit guarantees that only authentic, genuine parts are used when repairing your valuable timepiece.
Call, e-mail, or stop by Nesbit's today for a free, no-obligation estimate.
The movement should be cleaned approximately every five years — though this varies with caliber, case construction, and how you wear it.
We recommend changing your battery every two years, to prevent battery-acid leakage and damage to the movement.
The mail-in service
We service fine timepieces for clients nationwide. Tell us about your watch below, and we’ll take it from there — no printer, no paper form, no guesswork.
Complete the service docket, or call (206) 623-1211 — whichever you prefer.
We can advise on shipping options and offer special insured shipping rates to ensure your timepiece is handled with the extreme care it deserves. When shipping your watch to Nesbit's, please do not include the original display box.
Every estimate is free, with no obligation — you decide before any work begins.
Your valued timepiece is shipped back to you via FedEx 2-day delivery, fully insured and traceable, with a signature required at delivery.
Jan manages our office so that your experience with Nesbit's is pleasant, straightforward and efficient — she answers questions, provides estimates, and keeps you updated on your watch from arrival to return shipment.
Nesbit's Fine Watch Service is insured for loss up to $2,000,000.00.
FedEx 2-day delivery — fully insured, traceable, signature required.
In our clients’ words
Real reviews, quoted verbatim and attributed to where they were posted.
This is an amazing family-owned watch repair store. They are so knowledgeable about every watch. If you are a die-hard watch geek like me, you don't WANT the manufacturer to polish it, to replace the dials and hands, or to fix certain things, because it's more cool the way it is! I love that Tom and Jan at Nesbit's know so much about watches that they can work on any brand. They are lifesavers and they will do exactly what you want them to do. They are true artists.
Excellent and quality work, efficient service, easy to find and get in/out of. Will return for other services.
I have used Nesbit's for over 15 years. They provide outstanding service.
In the trade press
Horological Times toured Mackenzie's modernized bench for an article titled “The 21st Century Workshop.” The article lives on our press page today as a PDF — here, the workshop itself takes the stage.
Visit the bench