In April, I inherited my grandpa's 1960s Omega Constellation. It has the beautiful pie-pan dial and…read moreBeads of Rice bracelet, and, with the exception of the end links, it's completely original. I spent quite a bit of time researching who I trusted with it and was very lucky to discover that Nesbit's is right here in Seattle. I brought it to them in June. They originally estimated about 12 weeks, and it ultimately took closer to 20 -- but honestly, it was completely worth the wait. I picked it up at the end of September, and I couldn't be happier with the result. The bracelet looks so incredibly clean that, at first, I thought they had replaced it. The new crystal is beautiful, and the case looks fantastic after polishing. They didn't erase every deeper ding, mark, or bit of patina, which I'm actually glad about. Those little imperfections are part of its history and a reminder that this was my grandpa's watch. I want it to look beautiful, but I also want it to still look like the watch he wore. It's running and keeping time better than it has in years. My grandpa wore this watch constantly and apparently never left it with a watchmaker long enough to be properly serviced, so by the time I inherited it, the gaskets had deteriorated and it wasn't running or keeping time well anymore. It really needed the work. The restoration was a significant investment at $1,200 plus tax, but I feel very good about it. I estimate the restoration added at least that much back into the value of the watch, particularly because it preserved all of those beautiful original details. I have absolutely no intention of selling it, though. To me, its real value is that it belonged to my grandpa. Huge thanks to Nesbit's for taking such good care of it. It's beautiful, it's running like it should again, and I feel very lucky to live close enough to have had it restored locally.

helped me fix several vintage and thrifted watches. i didnt bring anything fancy in, and i was…read morehelped with service that was fast, efficient and kind. i had a bad experience down the street at a different building, and this was starkly better. thank you Nesbits!

Quick. Easy. Honest…read more When he had to do more, then just replace the battery, he did not charge me for a new battery. He only charged me for the repair.

I just stopped by here to get my watch battery replaced. I imagine I overpaid at $40.89 to get a…read morewatch battery replaced, but I will say I walked in and out with no appointment in less than 5 minutes. When I walked in he was talking with a customer that had a few clocks; either selling them or repairing them. The owner stopped what he was doing and changed my watch battery. So, I may have overpaid, but this was the easiest thing ever. No wait and no dropping it off and returning another day. Super fast service. Sure, I could have figured it out with YouTube and a cheap battery, but it's done and I don't have to fuss with it.

Awesome service and super friendly. He was very fast repairing my old seiko watch. Highly…read morerecommended!

Came in on a Wednesday 20 minutes before close to get a vintage Seiko resized. I wasn't sure how…read moredifficult it would be to find this place, but definitely super easy to navigate with all the signs and helpful reception desk on the first floor. Upon finding the office, I rang the doorbell and the owner came and answered pretty quickly and as I got in, I noticed there wasn't anyone else there which wasn't surprising given the fact that it was around closing. I had asked the owner about resizing my watch and how much it was gonna cost and it ended up being $19 after tax, which was pricier than I thought (which is the only reason I took off a star). However, after I had attempted to resize it at home (and failed multiple times doing so), I was honestly down to pay whatever price it took to get it resized since the watchband links were not the modern kind where you can just push out pins from the sides. The owner had to use some special tools and a little hammer to get the links off which definitely made me feel better about the price I paid. Ultimately I ended up waiting for maybe 10 mins max for the whole resizing of the watch, so it was super quick even with the owner checking with me multiple times to make sure the watch band fit my wrist perfectly before he rang me out. I appreciated his efforts in doing so and he was very patient and understanding the whole way through. Though it was only my first time coming, I would definitely recommend this place for any kind of watch repair or resizing :) Overall good experience for resizing my watch!

Probably the most pleasant customer service experience I've had - and I was a walk-in unknown…read morecustomer too. This is a wonderful jeweler's and I can attest to such, as a diamond cutter of thirty years experience.... I was not charged (even when I insisted) for polishing a personal piece of jewelry-

I debated on writing this but the more I think about it, it just doesn't feel right so figured I'd…read moreshare to give others a heads up. No complains about the repair - they did a great job! I took in a wedding ring crown that has 5 diamonds on it since I had lost one of the diamonds. Upon bringing it in, Josh let me know they could fix it and was already bagging it up without even giving a quote. I then asked for a quote since I'd gotten one from the original maker of the ring. I had let him know the quote he gave which was $390-425 was higher than what they quoted. But ultimately decided I'd rather have it fixed locally than send it out since I didn't want to wait (which I voiced verbally). He took a closer look and said they could do it for $425. I said okay because after shipping costs, it would only be ~$40 more than sending it to the maker. He said okay, and that he'd pick out the diamond today and I'd have it back the following week. 2 full weeks went by before it was ready so I was already a bit annoyed since that was likely the same turn around if I mailed it to the maker! But then when I went to pick it up, the price was $595+tax. I asked why the price difference (and refreshed his memory on our convo at drop off) and he just said okay we can do it for $495. So not only did it take just as long, but in the end after tax I spent over $100 more than what I would have spent if I sent it to the maker.

Careful, conscientious, watch repair with good advice. Highly recommended and very affordable…read more Would certainly use this service again.

Outstanding service. Took a watch that was a difficult repair and he got it done. Had hidden…read moredamage and difficult to find parts. Kept me updated at every step. Honest and friendly. Can't imagine taking any watch for any repair to anyone else.

Wen was so helpful and kind, my grandfather's old Seiko was fixed perfectly, nice new band, and he…read moreeven gave me advice on how to take care of it better (avoid water because the seal is aging!) Thanks Wen

From the owner: WGM Jewelers/ Wen, is still providing watch repair and jewelry repair services. He has moved from…read morehis location on 23rd and S. Main St. This is his new location: Wen’s Quick Repair.

HOTW shop on Lake City Way. Thought I'd never find parking but each time a spot has been available…read moreright in front of the shop. Been looking for a clock repair shop for awhile and based on the positive Yelp! Reviews thought I'd give him a try. Brought in a mantle clock that I hoped to run. When I walked in with, the gentleman who assisted me told me more about the clock than I knew (American-made, about 140 years old). Alex cleaned and oiled it and gave me a new key to wind it because the old key was stripped. I thought the price was reasonable. Clock bongs away happily now. Alex now is repairing my 50 year old Seiko wrist watch after figuring out what had worn out. Can't wait to get it back. Alex is a man of few words but knows his clocks and watches. Based on the foot traffic when I've been there, I'm not the only one who trusts his expertise. One comment: cash or check only.

Knowledgeable, competent, and fairly priced. I haven't trusted anyone else with the vintage Rolex…read moremy father gave me.

Would 100% recommend this place! Raffi is excellent. I had my ring resized here and it was an…read moreaffordable price and done quickly in a week. Definitely come here!

Fabulous service Excellent work!…read moreI had a ring reworked and was very happy with the results! Reasonable cost and great communication!

I stopped by Baraka Gems in Greenwood today and had a wonderful experience. I came in because I was…read morelooking to sell a brooch and a couple of necklaces. My appointment was at noon, but I arrived a little early and was actually taken in early. Jamie Jockwig was the buyer who helped me, and he was incredibly friendly and professional. He communicated with me throughout the entire process, so I knew exactly what he was testing and how he was testing it. I also asked him a ton of questions out of curiosity, and he was friendly and patient the entire time. He never once made me feel like I was being a bother or asking too many questions. I learned a lot about the jewelry I was selling, and he offered me a very fair price--actually, more than I was expecting to get. I highly recommend Baraka Gems if you have gold, silver, and/or gemstones you're looking to sell. I have quite a bit of gold and silver from my father's estate that I plan on bringing back to Jamie because I had such a great experience. I'll definitely be going back!

Very rude Spoke with me over the intercom…read more I guess they judge by the look to see how thick is your wallet

I've been here twice--once for a new battery for my girlfriend's watch and once to have the clasp…read morelooked at on my heirloom Ball watch. The battery was taken care of no problem. The gentleman working here was not able to fix the clasp on my watch, but spent time explaining to me that he could not, and even referred me to two places who he thought could. Please ignore (or at the very least take with a grain of salt) the bitchy entitled viewpoints of all the millenials slamming this place. It's quirky, but he's genuinely a nice man who does quality work.

Grumpy, unhelpful, and rarely open…read more I needed a watch repair so I called multiple times and they never returned my call. When I stopped in, I pulled out my watch and the man grumbled and pointed at the woman without saying anything. The woman said she "doesn't do watches anymore." When I asked for a recommendation, she said she didn't have any. I live nearby and often walk past the store; they rarely seem to be open, even during their listed hours.