Watch Defense

4.8 (23 reviews)

Jewelry Repair, Watch Repair

Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Leo P.

Asked for a watch regulation due to my Seiko running slow out of the box. After over a week I was given a broken watch (doesn't run at all) and a big scratch on my case back. Texts are not being returned so I assume he broke the watch and tried to fix it but couldn't. Highly do not recommend trusting your watch here...

Mo A.

Excellent good brand of watches here, I contacted Watch defense. to see if they could can change batteries on some of my watches. They were extremely helpful. I came in and spoke with Cesar who helped me out. He was very helpful and that he even went as far as telling me that some of my watches needed multiple batteries. Since there was a lot of batteries that needed replaced, Cesar even offer to give me a good deal in helping me decide to go with the service. Overall, this is a great place to go get your watch and jewelry done. I would recommend this to anyone. Great job guys!

Oktay A.

Took my watch there while they were closing the shop, they repaired they broken link in 10 minutes, very good and fast service, highly recommend this place

Amazing service, repaired my Cartier, it hasn't worked in 10 years! And also replaced watch band. On my Ebel replaced battery, both are working perfectly.... Thank you again so much! Great pricing and really nice guy, he loves watches

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Laura P.

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I went here for a new watch battery. The service was good. It was completed while I waited. My watch was also cleaned up nice. I thought the price was a bit higher than I have paid in the past but it was worth it for the convenience and the workmanship. read more

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Jack B.

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Service here is honest and capable. Your watch will be taken care of properly and carefully.

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Cesar M.

Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words. Feel free to stop…

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Laura H.

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I've taken 11 watches to Cesar for repair and for new batteries. Each tine he has been professional, courteous, attentive and honest. I even took my Citizen Titanium Solar-Tech to get repaired and he recommended to leave it with him for a few days to see if msybe it was in need of a good solar charge and not a repair. He was right. He could have easily charged me over $100 to reapir but his honest way of doing business was to let me know thay it wasn't needed and no charge. And he offers a great value with his rewards card for getting new batteries. Also ever time he did a battery change I just left it with him and came back after an hour or so. Everything was ready. read more

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Cesar M.

Thank you for the kind words and trusting me with all your watches!!…

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Freddy K.

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Little unassuming kiosk is great for servicing watches. No need to take your analog watch to a jewelry store!

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Leo P.

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Asked for a watch regulation due to my Seiko running slow out of the box. After over a week I was given a broken watch (doesn't run at all) and a big scratch on my case back. Texts are not being returned so I assume he broke the watch and tried to fix it but couldn't. Highly do not recommend trusting your watch here... read more

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Cesar M.

Hey Leo, I do apologize for not getting back to you within 1 hour I’m…

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Gail W.

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I needed 2 batteries in watches we haven't worn in 6 years. He cleaned everything and I was able to wait. He has so much experience in watches. Thank you ! read more

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Marcus L.

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Amazing service. Highly recommended. Cesar is located across from the Le Creuset store in the outlet mall. He was very friendly and immediately helped me out when I walked in. He changed a battery on my Shinola and fixed the clasp on my Breguet and I was on my way in less than 15 minutes. Cannot recommend him enough. I will be a returning customer that's for sure! read more

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JoAnn R.

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Watch Defense is an absolute gem! The young man helped us repair the watch battery, the price was reasonable. It was a quick repair, DO NOT repair watch batteries at Carlsbad Mall, the man told me $55! Yea right, I said no thank you! Thank you Watch Defense for reasonable prices. read more

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Jane W.

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2 years ago

Such great customer service!! Cesar is so nice to work with! Very fast service for watch battery

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Antonio L.

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1 year ago

I was recomended to go to this guy from a local watch store. Cesar was knowledgeable about everything I had questions about and gave amazing service! read more

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Martha T.

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I needed two watch batteries replaced, and Cesar was so friendly and efficient. He worked hard to clean one of the watches that hadn't been used in years to get it working! I was in and out in 15 minutes with both watches working perfectly. I will definitely go back for other jewelry repairs in the future. read more

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Dennis K.

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Fast, friendly and overall great watch specialist. I am a watch nerd and go here a lot for all my watch needs. Cesar never disappoints! Highly recommended. Much more affordable than sending your watch to a factory repair place. read more

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Frances I.

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2 years ago

Went here to remove links on a new watch service was quick and friendly environment. They can also repair your sunglasses! Will be returning here for all my needs. read more

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David S.

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They did a great job fixing my old watch while I waited. I'm glad I found this place.

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John A.

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2 years ago

Cesar at Watch Defense does an excellent watch cleaning and battery replacement while I waited. read more

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Mo A.

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3 years ago

Excellent good brand of watches here, I contacted Watch defense. to see if they could can change batteries on some of my watches. They were extremely helpful. I came in and spoke with Cesar who helped me out. He was very helpful and that he even went as far as telling me that some of my watches needed multiple batteries. Since there was a lot of batteries that needed replaced, Cesar even offer to give me a good deal in helping me decide to go with the service. Overall, this is a great place to go get your watch and jewelry done. I would recommend this to anyone. Great job guys! read more

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Michael H.

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Ceasar is the owner of this business and is legit. He replaced the batteries on both my wife's and my Tissot watches at a very reasonable price and had them done in minutes. Nice guy too. Highly recommend this business. read more

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Justin M.

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$10 to remove a link and it took 5 minutes. Knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend

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Pablo L.

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I needed a small adjustment on a Datejust bracelet. Cesar was extremely careful and knew exactly how to work on the watch. Within about 5 minutes my watch fit perfectly. read more

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Cesar M.

It was a pleasure helping you out Pablo. Stop by whenever you’d like.

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Oktay A.

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Took my watch there while they were closing the shop, they repaired they broken link in 10 minutes, very good and fast service, highly recommend this place read more

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Cesar M.

Thank you Oktay for your visit and business, I hope to see you back…

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Robert B.

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1 year ago

Excellent service. He fixed my Tag watch. Great value. Watch Defense saved me a lot of time and money.

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Jody R.

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3 years ago

Amazing service, repaired my Cartier, it hasn't worked in 10 years! And also replaced watch band. On my Ebel replaced battery, both are working perfectly.... Thank you again so much! Great pricing and really nice guy, he loves watches read more

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Antonio L.

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2 years ago

I just bought a watch online from Breda and it was too big, so I searched on Google Maps for a nearby watch guy and found Watch Defense. Cesar was very professional, courteous and friendly. We sized my watch together and figured out that 4 links needed to be taken out. Also, I had another watch that needed a battery. He did all this in 15 minutes and I paid about $35. I'm expecting another watch soon, and if it's too big I'll be going back to Watch Defense. Great service and professionalism! read more

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5620 Paseo Del Norte
Ste TT15
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Here at Watch Defense we offer professional watch repair service as well as jewelry repair. Most repairs are done while you shop and is backed by our repair warranty system. We also sell a variety of affordable and entry level watches. Hope to see you soon.

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“He changed a battery on my Shinola and fixed the clasp on my Breguet and I was on my way in less than 15 minutes.”

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Julie P.

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9 months ago

Went to Watch Defense and had a super easy experience with Cesar. Helpful, communicative, and friendly, he fixed multiple watches (battery replacement at $19.99). and even gave a discount on a watch where he wasn't sure if it would hold the time well. I appreciated his honesty and customer service and I love that he has so much passion for watch repair! I'll definitely come back to use his services again! read more

mali s.

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3 years ago

Fantastic customer service and incredible work done by Cesar on a few pieces of special jewelry that needed repair. Highly recommend this place! He has been instrumental in helping us! Cheers to people in right places! . read more

Marc M.

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1

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6 months ago

Cesar did an excellent job repairing my vintage Hamilton. He was professional and completed the job quickly at a fair price. Watch defense will be my go-to for future repairs! read more

Ian G.

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1 year ago

Cesar provided quick top notch service at a more than fair rate! Looking forward to heading back with new time pieces for service!

Belen R.

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3 years ago

Amazing customer service! Asked for price for a service and got an answer fast. Recommend.

Bryan M.

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8 months ago

fixed my vintage watch in 5 minutes! dope guy, will most def be returning in the future.

Raymond L.

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8 months ago

Brought in two watches for battery replacements. The service was fast and professional.

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