Had a good experience here. Was told by another repairer that my 5 year old expensive Swiss watch…read morewould need the interior workings changed when I'd taken it in for a battery replacement. Took my watch to JJ Brown for a second opinion. It was tested on the spot - couldn't find a problem. They replaced the battery and six months later the watch hasn't missed a beat. Great genuine very friendly and trustworthy service.

Quality and professional. Took watch in last week, looked like a big job, said they'd prepare a…read morequote. But they fixed it quickly for $20! I don't go anywhere else.

The Watch Doctor is inside City Cross Arcade so you can get to it from Rundle Mall through that…read moremain entrance, or through the Grenfell Street or Gawler Place entrances. It is opposite the public toilets inside the arcade on the Eastern side in the walkway that takes you out to Gawler Place. The Watch Doctor has recently featured on one of those television current affairs programs that burst in on people demanding they start talking about something they have done that is evidently untoward. I don't need to name the program, you can go to the Watch Doctors website for a full explanation of that situation. The website more or less tells what seems to be the truth, someone dropped a watch off to be fixed, the watch went missing and that is pretty much the whole story. Sad situation for the Watch Doctor, sadder for his client, because they lost their watch on the Watch Doctors watch, as it were. It is mainly for this reason that I'm saying I've seen better. I have seen watches go into repair shops and get repaired and return to their rightful owner. So yes on that score the Watch Doctor is a bit slack. That doesn't mean they don't sell a few things at reasonable prices, and that you can't check them out yourself. Make up your own mind. Unfortunately negative publicity can kill a business even if it isn't completely accurate. If you were hoping to have your watch fixed, maybe try somewhere else and get a quote and find out if it will be replaced if under any circumstances it goes missing. You can get a quote on a watch repair here, or a jewellery repair, you can browse the watches they have for sale and you can buy batteries for watches. Their position in the city is convenient for people working in the city - otherwise you'd find a local jeweller most likely who has never featured on a current affairs program that is a little dubious itself.

I went to the watch doctor in city cross to change my battery on my husbands advice…read more Firstly, I asked if they could change the battery on my omega and they said, "yes it's easy!" Well he did find it difficult and he bashed the backing plate off to replace the battery. It was only when I sat down for lunch that I noticed that the backing plate was dented and that upset me very much. He has no respect for other people's property and I would class his workmanship as very very poor. He is rough around the edges and he has no skill whatsoever. NEVER GOING BACK THERE !

WARNING! DO NOT BUY ONLINE FROM SHIELS!! I purchased an…read moreanniversary present online from Shiels Wednesday of last week. I even called to speak to a consultant before making the purchase to discuss the purchase. After one week I heard nothing, so I called to follow up & was promised a call back. I didn't get one, so the next day, I followed up again. Finally, I was told that someone else sold the item I bought & there was no other one available. What would've happened if I didn't follow up? As if that wasn't bad enough, I was then offered a lab grown diamond in place of the natural diamond product I purchased!! I offered other suggestions but was met with a rigid response, so I asked to speak to the online manager to work through a solution. She didn't even have the care to manage a phone call to resolve the situation. Just a throw away email a day & a half later. Now, nearly 10 days after my purchase, I receive an email advising that I'll get a refund.. which will take up to another 10 days. That's nearly 3 weeks before I can shop for an alternative, which means I will likely run out of time & have no present for a milestone anniversary. Thanks for turning a moment of celebration into a moment of stress Shiels!! Clearly we have different ideas of what "the leading jewellery retailer in Australia" means.

14/11/2007 If you're ever sick of gold, dear...I suggest…read morethat you get those highly attractive diamond jewels over here and go out on a date with me asap. Yes, I'm disappointed that you don't have the finest diamonds that I wanted...and because of that, we had to end our 5-minute relationship. As soon as you told me that you don't have the finest diamonds, and that you don't bother getting them at all because no-one can afford it. Also dear, you don't want to me to stay. You want me to go. But there was something about you - maybe it is your foreign non-Australian accent, or the way you wear those jewels. You know the key to my heart is the finest diamonds in Adelaide, and even though you don't have it, you've told me where to go next! (Oh, you're the most honest salesperson I've ever met!) So please. Because of your honesty, I want you to have a walk around with me then I'll take you home under my arm. Diamonds, when I find you, you're mine....forever.

the very best in seiko repairs, walk i with a seiko and the watch maker knows it intimately,can…read morename every part number by heart and doesent need to consult the manual this watchmaker complained about finding a finger print on the inside of my watch from a previous watch maker, like it was total sacrilidge one of the last true craftsmen, a perfect artist in his trade

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13/12/2011 Photos For so many years growing up, purchasing…read morenew sunglasses was merely a window-shopping experience. My eyes would have a field day (ooh...I like that one! that's shiny!) as I browsed what appeared to be a wide range of new school and old school sunglasses. I was expecting this to be a quick visit and to walk away - considering everything in the store to only be suited for someone with much more disposable income than myself. Lured inside by the proximity of the store to the Malls Balls (traffic centre of Rundle Mall), I decided to sum up the courage to just walk in! I suddenly believed that I am good enough for this store! I may not be rich, but I can pretend to be! I was suddenly resurrected from the dead from my last review, especially with the help of the friendly shop assistant (who had a fantastic sense of humour by the way! He said, "to call him Mango, because he's hot all year round!" lol) who literally hand picked things that were the "best-selling" glasses that "made me look fly" and helped me ignore those round black sunnies that "make me look like a fly". In what felt like more than half an hour of mutual rapport, after sorting through some cool and very expensive sunglasses, I came away remembering a few of those gorgeous brands (I personally digged the look of the 'Paul Smith' and 'Oliver Peoples' glasses, if you can afford the $550 price tag) that were high on my ratings. My imitation of being fly for the day is done! :) Shades is like the quiet marketplace of sunglasses - no-one has ever talked about it but if you find this store, and you're looking to add a little coolness in your life, I would highly recommend a visit!

My partner brought a watch to Tick Tock on 20th November for a battery replacement. When she…read morereturned to collect the watch after a few hours, the person in charge said that he wasn't able to take out the battery because he didn't have the right screw driver. He only works there once a month and does not know where everything is placed. He asked if my partner could collect the watch on the next day and he would ask the person on the next shift to fix her watch. My partner asked for a refund instead as she would not be able to do that. She took the watch to a watch repairer next door, unfortunately the person said two out of the four screws on the back of the watch have been smoothened out and this means he can no longer open it up to replace the battery. She went back to tick tock again and asked the person if he may have damaged the screws because this watch has not been opened up before. The person raised his voice and said that it came like that. He was also adamant that he has not 'touched it'. She mentioned to him calmly that she found it difficult to believe as he didn't mention anything about screws being smoothened out at the first place. He denied making a mistake, raised his voice and appeared angry during the conversation to a point that she needed to ask him to lower his voice. She went to a third watch repairer and was told that the watch will need to be sent to the manufacturer for a repair and is likely to incur extra cost. I am utterly disappointed with the service that she had received from Tick tock (adelaide) and would seriously not recommend it to anyone.

Horrible experience. Wanted to get a watch battery replaced and the guy bluntly gave me a card and…read moresaid come back in ten minutes. I came back in 15-20 and he very rudely said "oh I haven't even looked at it yet, that's why I said ten minutes" as if I was in the wrong. Completely brushed me off and it resulted in me asking for my watch back using the excuse that "I was in a rush" to avoid confrontation, only for him to retort back "so am I that's why I didn't do your f**king watch". The man who served me was an overweight, bald and rough looking c***. Stupid idea being so rude and unproffesional when Mister Minit is a few metres away.

The first time I saw the sign for this store I was a little confused to say the least. I…read moreautomatically thought that Bimbo was a tacky fashion store and did not bother to browse for a number of years. However, one bright and sunny day I was drawn to a window display and decided to venture in. Bimbo is not full of short skirts and handbags. In fact, it is a really funky and quirky gift and homewares store. Whether it is your friend's birthday, your birthday or if you need to get a monkey magic pillow for your couch; Bimbo has something for you. The store is full of interesting items that will suit almost anyone. They have a great collection of novelty books, designer jewellery, clocks, watches, and toys; the list goes on... Bimbo has actually been one of Adelaide's long-standing unique gift stores for over 10 years. So you know that they have quality items. I have found the funniest gifts in this store for my friends; like a book called "Let's draw a c**k on it" and "How to speak to a zombie". Brilliant! I should not forget to mention that homeware items are super cool, like clocks made from records, funky vintage styled clocks, cool picture frames and flask essential oil burners. So, if you are stuck for a birthday or chrissie present, this is the ultimate gift destination in CBD.

Bimbo is one of my favourite places for a browse and a giggle. They sell a bizarre collection of…read morequirky jewelry, home decorations, funny gifts and books, and gorgeous bags. You'll always find something interesting in here. A great place to find gifts, they have a selection of men's watches and jewelry that is attractive yet different. If you're looking for original cuff-links, this is where you'll find them. There are little old-style books of pick-up and come-on lines and diaries with "My Sex Life" written loudly on the front. Their range of bags is fantastic. They come in all sizes and designs, and nothing in here is plain. If you're looking for something simple and elegant, Bimbo is not your shop. For silly stuffed toys, retro clocks, fantastic woven earrings, and a whole ton of creativity, you can't go past Bimbo.

Took a 5 year old expensive ladies Swiss watch here for a new battery. I had been directed to use…read morethis business by Graham's JewelIers where the watch was purchased. I was told that there was a problem with the watch and that the battery was not the cause of the watch stopping. It was tested while I waited and the verdict was that it would need a whole new interior workings at a cost of $85. This didn't make sense to me as this watch should have lasted 20 years or more. I decided I would take the watch to another reputable company. I explained what I had been told and theytoo tested the watch. Couldn't find anything wrong, replaced the battery and told me to come back if there was a problem. Six months later the watch is running perfectly. Beware!

Excellent Apple Store. Aren't they all. I love Apple products…read more Just arrived from USA and needed an iPhone Australian charger / converter plug as my USA/UK plugs didn't fit. AU$29.99 later and problem solved!

The first Apple Store in Adelaide has friendly staff, an excellent range and the kind of quality…read moreyou would expect from such a technology giant. With a stunning store, good accessories and products for iPhone and iPad, along with the facilities like the Genius Bar that make the store great, I am sure to be coming here frequently. Situated in Rundle Mall, the store is just a stone throw away from Next Byte. While next byte may be cheaper, the Apple geniuses are very helpful and the entire experience seems polished with everything from the mobile purchase system to the elegant wooden tables. An amazing store from a good franchise.