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.

8/01/2012 Atomic has the wonderful vision to bring the best…read morewatch and jewellery collections of Europe, Asia and the US to Adelaide, Australia and offer a unique shopping experience for the customer! This company is a fully authorised stockist and supplier of watches and jewellery from the world's most famous fashion houses, mostly from America! (There are also watches from Europe and other countries, but you can't help but notice most is made in the USA!) I personally get really terrified whenever I step into a jewellery or watches store. Everything is so damn expensive. For just one watch. The prices always turns me off, yet the look of it all makes me go TICK TOCK, all at the same time (did you like that connection I just made? Watches = time, get it?)! So now just imagine a tiny shop with white walls and glass cases everywhere. The watches are all well presented, gorgeous, classy, elegant and expensive! Atomic is a real nice place to go shopping for new watches - everywhere I looked I couldn't help but ask the shop assistant to open every window up, put it on my wrist, helplessly stare at it and take ages to take off! Atomic is dear, but it's fun to try them all on anyway. I mean, how often do I get to wear an Emporio Armani watch (albeit only for less than 60 ticks)? There's Marc Jacobs, DKNY for the elegant ladies who like her white ceramic bands, and gold. There's Emporio Armani and Armani for the elegant men who want to feel like a businessman, and sadly, a walkout for those with no money!

I'm addicted to watches. This is a weird phenomenon as I don't love the concept of time, but I…read moreadore the timekeepers. I take a more Greek approach to scheduling, working on the 'ish' system. However, I've been known to fall in love with a man on spying his super-dooper, sexy thang wrist fashion. I also buy expensive watches, that hardly ever get worn but sit lovingly among my jewellery. At Atomic all the watch fashion you could ever want is under one roof. They have all the brands, all the latest, and they do repairs as well (for those who actually wear their watches). It's not cheap, but then a good timepiece never is. In a nutshell - ohhh baby!

I have to second the comments of my fellow yelpers - they have brilliant customer service and they…read moreactually do everything on site which is positive (less likely for anything to get actually lost or instructions lost in translation). I went in there needing a ring re-sized pronto, after being told it would be a two week wait my face must of dropped and they did it for me over night! Good old fashion customer service makes me happy!

For years I'd held onto a few pieces that need repair as I didn't know where to take them. I read…read moresome good reviews about this place on Yelp and thought I'd check it out in my lunch break. I felt comfortable as soon as I entered. This isn't a big glossy store with salespeople out the front and workman hidden out the back. It's a small space with three staff working behind a glass petition and a few pieces on sale in the display cabinets. I had a number of pieces but ended up only getting two pieces repaired this time - I had a battery replaced and links taken out of my grandma's Rado watch and a fine gold bracelet soldered. $35 all up and I got a text a week later saying they were ready for collection. They talked me through why some pieces weren't worth repairing unless they had sentimental value (labour far repair far exceeded value of piece). I'm holding onto those until I have extra funds. The address says 68 Grenfell Street but its easier to find if you enter Da Costa Arcade on the east side of Gawler Place.

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.

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 security here is very tight and also reassuring at the same time, and to get inside to browse…read moreyou need to ring the bell. The entrance is from the carpark and there are a few dedicated parks if you are just in and out. As for the jewellery range it is huge and the staff are friendly and know what they're talking about. This place also fixes pieces and creates gorgeous pieces. A purchase made for my wedding anniversary had to be collected a few weeks later, and upon collecting they gave me a decent bottle of sparkling white (Bird in Hand) to celebrate with my husband. When our actual anniversary day came a beautiful flower arrangement was delivered to our home congratulating us on 25 years. It made us both feel so special even though I was the lucky jewellery recipient. I Iove this place!

Bling just aint my thang! I am definately not the type to drape gold jewellery all over my 'Adonis'…read morelike body, but if I were I would more than likely go nuts at Class A Jewellers. This is not your, pick up a cheap bit o' shiny for the missus, kind of place. If you don't have an appointment you have to wait to be buzzed in at the heavily fortified door, before being strip searched and anally probed. Ok, so the last two things don't actually happen, but I bet you clenched your cheeks when you read them! Inside you will find a huge selection of rings, chains and countless other sun reflecting objects that will cause any member from the cast of Jersey Shores to go Oh Moi Gud! I have infact made purchase from Class A before, as have many members of my family. The selection of time pieces (that's what us posh people call watches) is pretty darn impressive, and you can certainly spend a lot of "time" choosing one (sorry).

I love independents jewellers for their manufacturing. But my dealings with Wishart take a…read moredifferent turn. My necklace (or gold chain) I used to wear around a lot broke a few months ago. The hook broke and I couldn't wear it anymore. My girlfriend at the time wasn't too upset. She thought the chain made me look like a wog. (And, to her credit, it kind of did.) But it was a gift from my godfather for my baptism, and I've always liked it. So, after splitting with that girl, I thought it was as good a time as any to get my old gold chain fixed. I'd mainly been putting it off for expense. I didn't think it would cost TOO much, but I couldn't be sure. Finally, biting the figurative bullet, I went for it. It turns out, it wasn't even really broken. Something had just come a little loose, and I'd wedged it the wrong way. I still don't really understand the particulars of the situation. All I know is the brilliant staff at Wishart gave it one look, gave it a few prods, returned it to me on the spot, and charged nothing. I will be returning.

Wishart Jewellers have been based at Glenelg since 1953 and are now operating as a second and third…read moregeneration family business. Owned and operated by Grant Wishart this Glenelg icon is THE place to go if you're looking for someone to design and make that special piece of jewellery. Specialising in the design and manufacture of engagment rings, wedding rings, earrings and pendants, they also carry a wide range of well known brands. If you're looking for anything from the Pandora range, a Skagen watch, an Ikecho strand of pearls or some pieces from the Georgini range, call in and see them. Because Wishart Jewellers are a manufacturing jeweller they have trained craftsmen on site and they make your items on the premises. They will also take care of sizing your rings and can repair your damaged or broken items. If you're in the market for that new special piece, call in or give them a buzz on the phone to make an appointment. Trust me, these guys know their business.

The details are incorrect. They moved 11 years ago. Yelp is refusing to update the address…read more 1 Tonsley Boulevard Tonsley SA 5042. The phone and website are also incorrect. www.adelaidevintagewatch.com 0404117186 For service of vintage Rolex and Omega.

I wonder if Beyonce and Jay Z would like this store?…read more Blue Chilli has been in Adelaide Arcade since the late 90's. Back then it was cool, and now well, it reminds of the year 2000. Having said that however, the jewellery here is fairly nice and kept simple, with sterling silver displays being the stores trade mark. I have bought some nice gifts from here in the past, and they have been all reasonably priced. They also gift wrap. Best for simple rings, necklaces and bracelets. Put simply, sterling silver and white gold jewellery pieces of all sorts!